The Human Torch #38

Name: The Human Torch #38
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Aug 1954 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The World's End," the Human Torch teams up with Air Force pilot Fred Jory, a man haunted by fear and doubt, after a near-crash forces him to confront his insecurities. As Jory struggles to prove himself, the Torch guides him through a mission to protect the base and stop Commie spies from stealing a Super-Jet—culminating in a moment where Jory discovers his own courage. Written by Hank Chapman and illustrated by Dick Ayers with inks by Ernie Bache, this 1954 issue features a cover by Carl Burgos that captures the tension of the moment.

Contains 4 stories

The World's End

6 pp · Superhero

Human Torch [Jim Hammond]Toro [Thomas Raymond]Stella MarkoProfessor Marko (villain) (introduction, death)Gorodok (introduction, death)

In "The World's End," the Human Torch and Toro race against time to stop Professor Marko’s sinister plan to drain the planet’s atmosphere using a massive vacuum powered by an observatory. With Stella Marko caught in the crossfire and the villain’s twisted ambition threatening all life, the heroes must confront not only the mad scientist but the chilling legacy of his past.

In Korea!

6 pp · Superhero

Human Torch [Jim Hammond]Toro [Thomas Raymond]Colonel Kung (introduction)

In Korea!, the Human Torch and Toro take on a high-stakes mission behind enemy lines, racing to rescue a captured U.S. General and his daughter while stopping a dangerous secret—rumored to be an atomic cannon—from being seized by communist forces. With Colonel Kung’s help, the heroes face the brutal realities of war in a tense, action-packed adventure that tests their courage and resolve.

Sub-Mariner Meets the Octopus-Men!

5 pp · Superhero

Sub-Mariner [Namor]Octopus Men (introduction)

Flame On!

6 pp · Superhero

Human Torch [Jim Hammond]Toro [Thomas Raymond]Fred JoryColonel FrostLotty FrostCommunists

In "Flame On!", the Human Torch teams up with reluctant Air Force pilot Fred Jory, who's haunted by fear and doubts his worth—especially in winning the heart of Colonel Frost’s daughter, Lotty. When Communist spies steal a top-secret Super-Jet and take Lotty hostage, the Torch and Jory must face their fears head-on, leading to a moment of unexpected courage that changes everything.