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, a hero with winged emblems on his chest makes his debut, foiling crimes as the Angel. A third tale 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. This golden age comic contains the premieres and origins of three golden age characters. "The Angel" was written and drawn by Paul Gustavson, "Ka-Zar" written and drawn by Ben Thompson. /// 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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