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Issue: The Human Torch #6

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Publication Date: July 1975

Issue #6
- #1
- #2
- #3
- #4
- #5
- ✔ #6
- #7
- #8
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Issues: #6 of 8 Issues (9 Printings)

Title:

Variant: unnamed

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Publisher: Flag

Marvel

Brand:

Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group

On Sale Date: (not set)

Volume: 1

Pages: 36

ISBN:

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Price: $0.25 USD

Indicia Frequency:

Content Items: 3 (2 stories, 1 cover)

Editor(s): Len Wein

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Format

Publication Type: Comic Book

Color: color

Dimensions: standard Modern Age US

Paper Stock: newsprint

Binding: saddle-stitched

Publishing Format: was ongoing series

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Reprinted In0

There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.

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2 Content Items
- The Threat of the Torrid Twosome [Story on Interior Page(s)]1
- Flame On! [Story on Interior Page(s)]1

reprinted 2 times from Content Items in other Issues.

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Cover, Front

Original Artwork

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Title Page

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Content Items (3 total)

The Threat of the Torrid Twosome!

Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Writer(s): Len Wein ?

Penciller(s): Gil Kane

Inker(s): Vince Colletta

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Danny Crespi ?

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Human Torch

Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Acrobat [Carl Zante]; Invisble Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Thing [Ben Grimm]

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: Carl Zante known as "The World's Greatest Acrobat" in the story; never actually referred to as "The Acrobat" except on this cover and in the sequel in STRANGE TALES #114 (November 1963).

The Threat of the Torrid Twosome

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber

Penciller(s): Dick Ayers

Inker(s): Dick Ayers

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): John Duffy

Editor(s): Stan Lee (original editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Human Torch

Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Carl Zante [Acrobat] (Intro); Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Miracle Man (flashback); Sub-Mariner (flashback); Dr. Doom (flashback)

Synopsis: Carl Zante, "The world's greatest acrobat," visits Sue, seeking The Human Torch. Johnny wonders how Zante knew his identity; the acrobat tells him everyone knows he is the Torch. Sue explains that Glenville residents left him alone because they assumed he valued his privacy. Zante tries to convince Johnny that he is the FF's most valuable member and persuades him to join him in fighting crime. In actuality Zante only wants Johnny to help him rob a bank. With a little help from his partners Johnny nabs Zante, explaining he suspected Zante all along but wanted to uncover his scheme.

Reprinting

From Content Item: Flag

Strange Tales #106 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1963
was The Threat of the Torrid Twosome [Story on Interior Page(s)]

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 13

Notes: First appearance of Carl Zante ("The World's Greatest Acrobat"). Zante would return in STRANGE TALES #114 (November 1963). First appearance of Johnny's obstacle training course. Last story in which Johnny worries about having a "secret identity." Splash page reformatted with art added, "Stan Lee presents" added, and page numbers removed for this reprint.

Flame On!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Hank Chapman

Penciller(s): Dick Ayers

Inker(s): Ernie Bache

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Dick Ayers

Editor(s): Stan Lee (Original Editor)

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): The Original Human Torch

Character(s): Original Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Intro: Captain Fred Jory (US Air Force jet pilot); Colonel Frost; Lotty Frost; Villains: The Communists

Synopsis: Air Force pilot Fred Jory nearly crashes his jet into the heart of New York due to an empty fuel tank (and a death-wish) but is saved by The Torch and Toro. Jory reveals he's a coward, and will never be able to marry his girl Lotty, the daughter of Colonel Frost. The Torch promises to help build his confidence up.Later Frost is at the mercy of Communist spies who steal a Super-Jet and kidnap Lotty. The Torch and Jory pursue them and bring both back safely. When the spies strike again Jory lashes out, and only afterwards realizes he's beaten the spies this time without help.

Reprinting

From Content Item: Flag

The Human Torch #38 published August 1954
was Flame On! [Story on Interior Page(s)]-1 page

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 5

Job Number: E-590

Notes: "The Original" added to reprint splash to distinguish story from lead feature.