Marvel Comics #1 - 1st Human Torch, Angel

Marvel Comics #1

Marvel Comics v1 #1, 1939 - In a story written and drawn by Carl Burgos, a scientist named Phineas Horton creates the first synthetic man. The only problem? He bursts into flame when exposed to air, like a Human Torch. In another story by Paul Gustavson, a hero with winged emblems on his chest makes his debut, foiling crimes as the Angel. A third tale by Ben Thompson chronicles the plight of a wealthy family whose plane goes down in the African jungle. When his parents die, a young boy adapts to to his new environment as Ka-Zar. Also included is the Sub-Mariner's debut from Motion Picture Funnies #1, with four additional pages by creator Bill Everett. The Human Torch next appears in his own self-titled series a year later. /// key 1st appearance, 1st cover, 1st origin Human Torch, 1st appearance Ka-Zar, Angel (all golden age), 1st issue

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"The Human Torch" 6 pages

"The Angel" 18 pages

"Ka-Zar" 12 pages

1st golden age Human Torch appearance

1st golden age Angel appearance

1st golden age Ka-Zar appearance

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