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Human Torch Comics (1940) comic books

  • Issue #4
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 4
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #0975785002

    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Captain America Comics #3, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals [Part 1] starring The Human Torch and Toro, script by Carl Burgos, pencils by Carl Burgos (layouts), inks by Harry Sahle (finishes); Torch drops in to see the Police Commissioner, at his request, to solve the case of noted criminals who disappear from their usual haunts and cannot be found again. Ad for All-Aces Comics #1. The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals [Part 2]. The Serum Must Get Through!] starring Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Ad for Marvel Mystery Comics #20. The Yellowshirts Turn Yellow! starring Patriot, script by Ray Gill, art by George Mandel. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5A
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 5A
    • First wrap detached and damaged along spine, centerfold detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Note: 2 issues numbered #5. Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Captain America Comics #5. The March of Death [Part 1] starring the Human Torch, script by Carl Burgos, pencils by Carl Burgos (layouts), inks by Harry Salhe & Funnies Inc. Shop (finishes); The Torch & Toro are summoned to Police HQ to view a note from a Doc Smart, who threatens to steal $1 million being transferred to the 4th City Bank the next day; Meanwhile, in his penthouse suite, Dr. Smart goes over the plans to steal the money with his gang. Ad for Sub-Mariner Comics #2. The March of Death [Part 2]. Marvel's Pinwheel of Stars! ad. The Human Torch and Sub-Mariner Battle the Nazi Super Shell of Death, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos. Blitzkrieg of the Living Dead! starring Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Death Dirge of the Veiled Violinist starring the Patriot, script by Ray Gill, art by Sid Greene. Ad for The Young Allies Comics #1. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 6
    • Trimmed
    • INCOMPLETE. Pages 10-13 missing from Legion of Despair story. Partially TRIMMED. Full length spine split to all wraps, some brittle edges. Tape and staples added along spine.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Sub-Mariner Comics #4. Secret Arsenal starring the Human Torch and Toro, script and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro must deal with crooked business men, who create a "Secret Arsenal" to manufacture tools of death that are put into the hands of murder-hungry, money-mad terrorists! Promotional ad for readers to join Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty. The Legion of Despair starring the Human Torch; Torch investigates the mystery behind a strange newspaper ad that cautions people in despair not to commit suicide. Hot-Shot Harmony text story. Untitled Swoopy the Fearless story, script and art by Art Gates. Murder Afloat starring The Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Tubby an' Tack humor page by Ray Houlihan. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 7
    Auction opens July 6
    • Extensive amateur restoration
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Amateur Restoration Includes: Extensive amount of color touch on cover & pieces added, reinforced, spine splits sealed, tear seals, cover cleaned, staples replaced. All 3 edges of 1st 2 wraps trimmed. 2 center wraps detached.
    • Label #21-225E20F-003
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects Dreadnaught Disasters story. Spine and edge damage. Low quality photocopy front cover included (unattached).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Agent of Death starring the Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro try to stop the plans of Agent X, who is out to destroy an American convoy headed toward the Far East carrying food and supplies. Promotional ad featuring Captain America, who encourages readers to join his Sentinels of Liberty. The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters starring Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; The Flaming Duo must act quickly to prevent the treacherous fingers of Japanese treachery, out to destroy strategic bridges that would bottle up our Navy yard. Devil Cat text story by Mickey Spillane. Sub-Mariner Slaughters the Japs On Wake Island, art by Allen Simon. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 8
    • Cover and centerfold detached. 6.5" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Marvel Mystery Comics. Human Torch Vs. Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon and Harry Sahle, inks by Al Gabriele; With the help of the Nazis, the Python breaks out of Alcatraz, but every time the Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch & Toro make a move against the villain, the super-heroes get into an egoistic fight with each other, allowing the Phython [for the moment] to conduct his reign of terror. The Men Hitler Fears text story. Ad for Krazy Komics. Flight Over Tokyo text story by Mickey Spillane. Nabbing Japanese Spies humor page by Casey McKann. Untitled Swoopy the Fearless story, script and art by Art Gates. Two pages of Peculiar People panels by Basil Wolverton. Promotional ad encouraging readers to buy Captain America Comics every month and to join his Sentinels of Liberty. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 9
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Minor amount of glue on spine of cover.
    • Label #0326503010
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Color touch, tear/spine split seal, staples replaced. Glue and tape along interior cover edges and spine, 2" spine split from top.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for All-Winners Comics #6. The Hooded Gang starring the Human Torch, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Jack Alderman; The Torch and Toro prevent a man from being lynched by a slumlord; The man's plans for urban renewal would have prevented the slumlord's building and land from being condemned and sold to the railroad. Ad for Sub-Mariner Comics #7. The Ghost of Reuben Hartnett starring the Sub-Mariner, pencils by Al Gabriele, inks by Carl Pfeufer; Namor and Betty arrive at the home of the late Reuben Hartnett in time for the reading of the will, a will which states that there is a locked box hidden away with the man's fortune and whoever finds it owns the treasure. The Invalid text story by Pvt. Irving Werstein. Ad for Marvel Mystery Comics. Queer Case of Johnny Clostro starring the Human Torch, pencils by Harry Sahle. Untitled Swoopy the Fearless, script and art by Art Gates. Ad for Young Allies Comics #5. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 11
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Significant scuff(s) inner well
    • Label #3991396004
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Blackout for Doom starring the Human Torch, pencils by Harry Sahle; Undercover Nazi agents are handed a golden opportunity when the US military comes up with a plan to demonstrate the possibility of a Nazi air raid on New York city; The brass wants the planes to only use dummy shells, but the Nazi agents substitute live ammo for them. Ad for the Spring, 1943 issue of Sub-Mariner Comics. Mystery of the Blue Diamond starring the Human Torch, pencils by Harry Sahle; A Nazi mastermind manages to steal the Puff Gun, an invention of Philo Baker, which causes objects it's beam touches to vanish in a puff of smoke. Ad for Marvel Mystery Comics. Hitler's Hoax! starring the Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,000 HUMAN TORCH #11 CGC 2.0 Timely Comics 1943 Sub-Mariner back-up story Hitler app

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  • Issue #16
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 16
    • Cover and centerfold detached at single center staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Fall 1944 issue. Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Yellow Monkeys of Death starring the Human Torch, art by Jimmy Thompson; Torch and Toro ignite a volcano to destroy a Japanese fleet. Sons of Evil starring the Human Torch. Banty Rides Again text story. The Robber Baron starring the Human Torch, art by Bob Powell. Journey to Death starring the Sub-Mariner and The Zipper, art by Allen Simon. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #17
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 17
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece torn from front cover and several pages, affects first four pages of art and story. Tape on several interior pages and interior front cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Ghostly Horror starring the Human Torch, art by Jimmy Thompson; Ghosty Terrill breaks jail and Torch and Toro bring him back. The Skulking Killer starring the Human Torch, art by Jimmy Thompson. The Arroyo text story. Devil's Double starring the Human Torch, pencils by Al Avison. The Zombie Terror starring the Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon, inks by George Klein. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 18
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #3979806017

    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Death Plays the Violin starring the Human Torch, pencils by Al Gabriele; A violinist named Loufitz who had his hand amputated after an automobile accident goes mad and murders several violinists before he falls to his death battling Torch and Toro. Death Takes a Journey starring the Human Torch, pencils by Al Gabriele. Reconciliation text story. Dungeon of Terror starring the Sub-Mariner and Dr. Herzog, inks by Allen Simon. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 20
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #2027949001

    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Cult of Evil starring the Human Torch; The Black Master and his Legion of Black Worshipers send out chain letters with hypnotic gas which compels their victims to go to Black Master's location and sign over half their fortune. Witness to Murder starring the Human Torch, art by Carmine Infantino. A Great Discovery text story. The Carnival Murders starring the Sub-Mariner, inks by Allen Simon. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #28
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 28

    Cover pencils by Syd Shores. The Twins Who Weren't starring the Human Torch; Identical twins are the focus of this murder mystery; One of them is committed to an asylum after a broke off love affair convinces her that she is in love with Lancelot from Arthurian legend. Dead End starring the Human Torch, art by Jimmy Thompson. The Hanging Witness text story. Case of the Bends starring the Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Professor D. Mencha, script and art by Bill Everett. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #30
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 30
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4233207003

    Cover art by Syd Shores. Gay Nineties Gamble starring the Human Torch, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Mike Sekowsky; After a robbery puts the owner of the Gay Musique club in bad straits, Torch and Toro discover that it was a competitor attempting to make the new club a failure and apprehend him. The Beast of the Bowery Barge starring the Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Bowery Bennie, script and art by Bill Everett. Call the Doctor text story. The Hyena Strikes! starring the Human Torch, script by Bill Woolfolk; A criminal called The Hyena is causing truck crashes, the latest of which resulted in the driver being killed. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $2,399 Human Torch #30 CGC VG/FN 5.0 Syd Shores Cover! Sub-Mariner Appearance!

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  • Issue #35
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 35
    Auction opens April 29
    • INCOMPLETE. Half of first page missing, affects art and story. Remaindered, cut continues through first few pages (some are taped).
  • Issue #36
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 36
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Carl Burgos. The Atomic Blaster starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers; A soviet spy steals plans for an atomic hand blaster and creates one that gets confused with toys he has created for decoys; The Torch buys it when looking for a present for a poor boy; The spy falls to his death in battle with Torch and Toro at an industrial plant. The Beast From the Egg starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers. Voodoo Magic text story. The Devil Octopus starring the Sub-Mariner, art by Bob Powell. The Ape starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 37
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3950757025
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Carl Burgos. Vampire Tale starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers; Torch and Toro encounter alien bat people who explain that vampires are their criminals that they exiled to Earth long ago when there was no intelligent life; A scout ship having informed them that there is now an intelligent species on the planet being preyed on by the vampire aliens, the bat people are now rounding up vampires to deposit on some other planet without an intelligent species since they do not believe in killing. A Spy There Was starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers. Ghost Lights text story. The Underwater People starring Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. The Menace of the Unhuman starring the Human Torch, art by Dick Ayers. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #38
    Human Torch Comics (1940) 38
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3995014015
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The World's End starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A communist spy convinces Professor Marko to use a vacuum built on top of an observatory to suck in all the world's air in a bid for world domination; Torch and Toro put a stop his plans. In Korea! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; The Torch and Toro fight Communists in North Korea to rescue a US General & his daughter and prevent the secret of an "atomic cannon" from falling into Red hands. Lost Island text story. The Octopus-Men! starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Flame On! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.