The Human Torch #7
In "The Agent of Death," Namor investigates the sudden Japanese retreat from Wake Island, drawn by a desperate plea from Betty, who believes her three missing brothers might still be alive—possibly held captive. Written by Bill Everett and illustrated by Allen Simon, this 1942 issue blends wartime intrigue with the Sub-Mariner’s unique perspective, all rendered with dynamic energy. The cover by Alex Schomburg captures the tension with a striking, moody portrait of Namor in his iconic form.
In "The Agent of Death," the Human Torch and Toro race against time to thwart Agent X’s deadly scheme to sabotage a vital American convoy bound for the Far East, carrying supplies that could turn the tide of war. With the fate of the mission—and countless lives—hanging in the balance, Jim Hammond and Toro must outwit a shadowy enemy whose true motives remain as fiery as their own resolve.
In "The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters!", the Human Torch and Toro race to stop a sabotage plot threatening key bridges vital to the Navy yard, facing off against the cunning Hans Gretnoff, whose schemes could cripple American defenses. With time running short and the stakes dangerously high, the Flaming Duo must outwit a shadowy enemy before the damage is done.
Namor answers Betty Dean’s desperate plea, racing to Wake Island where a sudden Japanese retreat has left behind a trail of mystery—and the faint hope that her three missing brothers, Frank, Jim, and Lloyd, might still be alive. With the island shrouded in silence and danger, the Sub-Mariner must navigate treacherous terrain and hidden threats, facing off against enemy forces and the island’s own secrets, as he searches for answers and a chance to rescue those believed lost.
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Reprinted in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #2 (2007), Take That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War #[nn] (2017), Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Human Torch by Carl Burgos Omnibus #[nn] (2019)
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