The Human Torch #2
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.
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The Wizard makes Johnny a prisoner and with a special suit impersonates him, commits a bank robbery, performs a mass jail-break, extorts money from commuters on a bridge, all to make The Torch appear a criminal, and "prove" he is superior. Later, The Wizard shows Johnny photos that prove he committed the crimes but since Johnny won't kill an unarmed man he'll have no choice but to watch as The Wizard burns the evidence but the photos fly from The Wizard's hands. Johnny calls the police, turning over the pics and the Wizard. We discover he beat the Wizard with help from Sue.
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