The Human Torch #5[a]

Jul 1941 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The March of Death [Part 1]," the Human Torch, Toro, and the police race to stop Doctor Smart’s audacious million-dollar heist—only to find themselves outmaneuvered at every turn. With a hearse full of cash, a daring river escape, and a deadly underwater trap waiting in the shadows, the chase takes a deadly turn. Written and illustrated by Carl Burgos, with inks by Harry Sahle and Funnies, Inc., and a striking cover by Alex Schomburg, this 1941 classic sets a pulse-pounding tone for the first chapter of a high-stakes criminal showdown.

Contains 4 stories

The March of Death [Part 1]

20 pp · Superhero

Human Torch [Jim Hammond]Toro [Thomas Raymond]Jake (death)Doctor Smart (introduction)Rocky

In "The March of Death [Part 1]," the Human Torch and Toro face off against the cunning Doctor Smart, a criminal who brazenly announces his million-dollar heist in a taunting note to the police. With the city on edge and the prize in a hearse, the heroes pursue him through a deadly game of cat and mouse—only to be ensnared in a trap beneath the river, where a floating mine explodes in their path.

The March of Death, Part 2

20 pp · Superhero

Inks ? [Funnies, Inc. shop artists]

Human Torch [Jim Hammond]Toro [Thomas Raymond]Doctor SmartRocky

The Human Torch and Toro press on after the mine blast, doggedly chasing Doctor Smart as he slips through traps and tricks with a thief’s flair. With the stolen fortune still at stake and Smart’s next move unpredictable, the team must stay sharp—especially when the next trap could be the one that finally catches them.

Blitzkrieg of the Living Dead!

10 pp · Superhero

Sub-Mariner [Namor]Angel [Thomas Halloway]Carlos

Death Dirge of the Veiled Violinist

10 pp · Superhero

Patriot [Jeff Mace]MaryCaseyVeiled Violinist