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Cover: Carl Burgos

The Human Torch #38

Aug 1954 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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“The World's End”

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.

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writer Hank Chapman · artist, letterer Dick Ayers · inker Ernie Bache · cover Carl Burgos

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artist, letterer Dick Ayers
cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos

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Air Force pilot Fred Jory nearly crashes his jet due to an empty fuel tank but is saved by the Torch. He reveals he's a coward, and will never be able to marry Lotty, the Colonel's daughter. The Torch promises to help him build his confidence up. Back at the base, Col. Frost is at the mercy of Commie spies trying to steal a "Super-Jet". The spies make off with the jet and Lotty, but the Torch and Jory bring both back safely. When the spies strike again, Jory lashes out, and only afterwards realizes he's beaten the spies without help.

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