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Human Torch (Hammond)

Human Torch (Hammond)
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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
Timely Nov 1939

Marvel Comics #1

Marvel Comics #1
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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
Timely Dec 1939

Marvel Mystery Comics #2

Marvel Mystery Comics #2
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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
Timely Jan 1940

Marvel Mystery Comics #3

Marvel Mystery Comics #3
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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
Timely Jul 1941

Young Allies #1

Young Allies #1
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1st team appearance of Young Allies: Bucky, Toro, Knuckles, Jeff Sandervilt, Whitewash Jones, Tubby Tinkle
First meeting of Captain America and the Human Torch
Timely Sep 1941

Human Torch #5

Human Torch #5
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Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch
This is the sixth issue in the series despite indicating #5 on the cover
Timely Sep 1946

All Winners Comics #19

All Winners Comics #19
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1st team appearance and origin of the All Winners Squad: Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Miss America, Sub-Mariner, Toro, Whizzer
Atlas Dec 1953 Vol 2

Young Men #24

Young Men #24
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1st appearance of Captain America IV, William Burnside and Bucky, Jack Monroe
Revealed in a flashback that the Human Torch killed Hitler - the panel shows Hitler on fire, commanding his subordinate to tell the world he committed suicide
Marvel Dec 1969

Avengers, The #71

Avengers, The #71
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Black Knight joins the Avengers
1st unofficial team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner - the team becomes official on the final page of Giant-Size Invaders #1
Marvel Jan 1975

Avengers, The #131

Avengers, The #131
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3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58
1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman
Marvel Aug 1975

Invaders #1

Invaders #1
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1st team appearance of the Invaders II: Bucky, Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro
Marvel Jun 1990

Saga of the Original Human Torch #3

Saga of the Original Human Torch #3
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Origin of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
Death of Hitler, incinerated by the Human Torch as originally seen in Young Men #24 (1953) and confirmed by Captain America in Secret Avengers #23 (2012)

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