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Issue: The Human Torch #6
Publication Date: July 1975
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Issues: #6 of 8 Issues (9 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 04/22/1975
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN:
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 3 (2 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: On sale date from the Comic Reader #117.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy covers; newsprint interiors
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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The Threat of the Torrid Twosome!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Acrobat [Carl Zante]
First Line: Both of you -- stay back!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Carl Zante, known as "The World's Greatest Acrobat" in the story, is never actually referred to as "The Acrobat" except on this cover and in the sequel in Strange Tales #114 (November 1963).
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The Threat of the Torrid Twosome

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Acrobat [Carl Zante] (first appearance)
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: FlagStrange 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
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Carl Zante ("The World's Greatest Acrobat"). Zante returned 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.
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Flame On!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain Fred Jory (introduction, US Air Force jet pilot); Colonel Frost; Lotty Frost; The Communists (villains)
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: FlagThe 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
Disclose Notes: "The Original" added to reprint splash to distinguish story from lead feature.

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