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Fantastic Four #285

Dec 1985 · Marvel · 0.65 USD; 0.30 GBP; 0.75 CAD
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“Hero”

In "Hero," John Byrne crafts a haunting, character-driven story where the Human Torch confronts the unintended consequences of his legacy, as a young boy's admiration for him leads to a tragic moment that forces the hero to reckon with the weight of his influence. With Byrne’s distinctive art and storytelling, this issue stands out as a poignant, grounded exploration of fame, responsibility, and loss—rendered with emotional depth and visual precision.

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writer, artist John Byrne · inker Al Gordon · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer John Workman · cover John Byrne

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writer, artist John Byrne
inker Al Gordon
colorist Glynis Oliver
letterer John Workman
cover pencils, inks John Byrne

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A young boy attempts to emulate the Human Torch and accidentally kills himself.

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