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Cover: Larry Lieber & John Romita

The Human Torch #2

Nov 1974 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
📊 ~30,274 copies sold its debut month
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In "Part 1: 'Prisoner of the Wizard'," the Human Torch finds himself trapped and framed when the cunning Wizard dons a special suit to impersonate him, orchestrating a series of crimes that turn the public against Johnny. With the help of Sue, Johnny must expose the truth before the Wizard destroys the evidence—and his reputation—forever. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, and featuring a striking cover by Larry Lieber and John Romita, this 1974 issue delivers a classic clash of wits and wills.

Contains 3 stories
Part 1: "Prisoner of the Wizard"
7 pp · Superhero
Destroyer (cameo)
Part 2: "Wizard's Wiles!"
6 pp · Superhero

In "Wizard's Wiles!", The Human Torch finds himself trapped and framed when the cunning Wizard dons a special suit to impersonate him, wreaking havoc across the city in a bid to prove his superiority. As Johnny struggles to clear his name, he’s forced to confront a web of deception when the Wizard reveals damning photos—only to have them scatter into the air, setting off a race to gather the evidence before it’s lost. With help from Sue, Johnny turns the tables in a tense showdown that puts his principles to the test.

"The Hyena Strikes!"
7 pp · Superhero
Hyena (introduction)Lorraine Miller (owner, Miller Trucking)Mr. Lennox (manager)

When a masked criminal known as The Hyena sabotages trucks in a deadly spree, Lorraine Miller, owner of Miller Trucking, refuses to back down despite the risks. With her manager Mr. Lennox urging her to sell, she stands firm—and calls on The Human Torch and Toro to protect her fleet. As crashes multiply and a traitor within the company seems to be leaking secrets, the heroes race to uncover the truth before another life is lost.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $7
CGC 9.8 · 7 in census $221
CGC 9.6 · 11 in census $73
CGC 9.4 · 12 in census $42*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $41*
CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $41
CGC 8.5 · 7 in census $20
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $20
CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $20*
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $20*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Cast · 6 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
cover pencils Larry Lieber
cover inks John Romita

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Human Torch #30 (1948), Strange Tales #102 (1962)

Reprinted in The Human Torch & The Thing: Strange Tales - The Complete Collection #[nn] (2018)

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