Human Torch (Hammond)

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Human Torch (Hammond)

Creation & Design

Created by Carl Burgos, the Human Torch was one of the first superheroes in comic book history, representing the golden age of comics.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a character who could ignite himself and control fire, Jim Hammond's stories often revolved around his struggles with his identity as an android and his desire to be more human.

Character Development

Over the years, Jim Hammond has evolved from a wartime hero to a character who grapples with his identity and purpose, often reflecting on what it means to be human despite being an android.

Cultural Reception

The Human Torch has been well-received as a pioneering character in comic book history, often celebrated for his unique abilities and complex nature.

Character Details

Real Name:

Jim Hammond

Aliases:

The Human Torch

Species:

Android

Gender:

Male

Affiliations:

Invaders, All-Winners Squad, The Avengers

Abilities:

Pyrokinesis, Flight, Superhuman Strength, Regeneration

Weight:

180lbs

Height:

6' 0"

Eye Color:

blue

Hair Color:

red

Variants

Non-Key Issues

Results: 27 Issues Found

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Marvel Comics #1

Timely ⋅ 1939

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Marvel Comics #1

Timely ⋅ 1939

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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond

2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1

1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin

1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand

1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante

1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley

1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel

Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue

80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover

The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939

The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1

Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands

💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond

2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1

1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin

1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand

1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante

1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley

1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel

Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue

80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover

The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939

The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1

Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Marvel Comics #1

Timely ⋅ 1939

Marvel Comics #1

Timely ⋅ 1939

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond

2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1

1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin

1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand

1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante

1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley

1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel

Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue

80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover

The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939

The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1

Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands

💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond

2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1

1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin

1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand

1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante

1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley

1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel

Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue

80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover

The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939

The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1

Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands

💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million

Marvel Mystery Comics #2

Timely ⋅ 1939

Marvel Mystery Comics #2

Timely ⋅ 1939

Key Facts

3rd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner

2nd appearance and origin of the Human Torch

2nd appearance of American Ace

Marvel Mystery Comics previously titled Marvel Comics

Key Facts

3rd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner

2nd appearance and origin of the Human Torch

2nd appearance of American Ace

Marvel Mystery Comics previously titled Marvel Comics

Marvel Mystery Comics #3

Timely ⋅ 1940

Marvel Mystery Comics #3

Timely ⋅ 1940

Key Facts

4th appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner

3rd appearance of the Human Torch

1st appearance of Betty Dean, an ally of Namor during World War II

Key Facts

4th appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner

3rd appearance of the Human Torch

1st appearance of Betty Dean, an ally of Namor during World War II

Marvel Mystery Comics #8

Timely ⋅ 1940

Marvel Mystery Comics #8

Timely ⋅ 1940

Key Facts

First battle of the Human Torch vs Namor the Sub-Mariner

Key Facts

First battle of the Human Torch vs Namor the Sub-Mariner

Marvel Mystery Comics #9

Timely ⋅ 1940

Marvel Mystery Comics #9

Timely ⋅ 1940

Key Facts

Second battle of the Sub-Mariner versus the Human Torch

2nd cover appearance of Sub-Mariner

Key Facts