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Cover: Keith Pollard & Frank Giacoia

Fantastic Four #189

Dec 1977 · Marvel · 0.35 USD
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“The Torch That Was!”

In "The Torch That Was!", Johnny Storm faces off against the original Human Torch in a fiery clash that tests his legacy and resolve. With Jack Kirby's dynamic art and Stan Lee's sharp storytelling, this reprinted tale from Fantastic Four Annual #4 brings the Golden Age hero’s origin to life, weaving in themes of identity and transformation. The cover by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia captures the intensity of the confrontation, making this 35-cent 1977 classic a must-read for fans of the Marvel legacy.

writer Stan Lee · artist Jack Kirby · inker Joe Sinnott · letterer Sam Rosen · cover Keith Pollard, Frank Giacoia

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
inker Joe Sinnott
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Keith Pollard
cover inks Frank Giacoia

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

Re-intro the Golden Age Torch with an origin recap.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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