Human Torch Comics (1940) comic books 1940

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. #2 (#1) Introduction and origin of Toro, The Falcon, The Fiery Mask, Mantor The Magician, & Microman (only appearance). Introducing Toro, the Flaming Torch Kid starring the Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; Passing by a traveling circus, Torch spots a young kid on the ground with his body aflame; Landing, and a bit puzzled, he helps the young boy named Toro to be able to flame on at will and fly; Just then, the circus strongman; Samson, buts in and takes on the Torch. Sub-Mariner Crashes New York Again, script and art by Bill Everett. Carl Burgos's Hot Idea [The Story of the Human Torch] text story; fictional story of the Torch's creation w/spot illos. Bill Everett's Hurricane [The Story of the Sub-Mariner]; fictional story of the Sub-Mariner's creation w/spot illos. Extortion for a Bail-Out starring Falcon, art by Paul Reinman. A Wish Come True starring Microman, script by Paul Quinn, art by Harold DeLay. Hidden Treasure Means Death starring Mantor the Magician, art by Al Gabriele. The Strange Case of the Bloodless Corpses starring Fiery Mask, script and art by Joe Simon. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Captain America Comics #1. Toro's Parents-----Alive? [Part 1] starring the Human Torch, script by Carl Burgos, pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Harry Sahle (finished art probably); The head of a large spy ring reads about the Torch and Toro in the newspaper, and decides on a plan to eliminate the Torch; He heads out to the circus with his men and attempts to convince Toro that his parents are still alive. Ad for Marvel Comics #16. Toro's Parents-----Alive? [Part 2]. Hot and Wet text story starring Human Torch and Sub-Mariner. Sentinels of Liberty ad; readers are told to look for the next issue of Captain America to learn how they can become one of Captain America's Sentinels. Namor to the Rescue starring Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.