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Issue: The Human Torch #4 (3)
Publication Date: January 1941
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Issues: #4 (3) of 38 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Timely Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/31/1941
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 10 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Joe Simon
Disclose Notes: HUMAN TORCH published quarterly by Timely Comics, Inc. at Meriden, Conn. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Meriden, Conn. under the Act of March 3, 1897. Copyright 1941 by Timely Comics, Inc. 330 W. 42nd St. N. Y., N. Y. Volume 1, No. 4. Spring issue. Printed in U.S.A. Single copies 10c; Yearly subscription 40c

The statement of ownership lists Martin Goodman as Editor. It is believed that during this period (from Red Raven #1 until the successful debut of Captain America Comics) that Joe Simon was working as an editor on a freelance basis. Therefore he would not have held the official title. This is consistent with Simon's known work editing/packaging Red Raven #1, Daring Mystery #6 and other issues but also stating that he was not made the editor of the entire Timely line of comics until after Captain America proved successful (as stated in his book The Comic Book Makers).

The on-sale date is from the publication date recorded in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, 1941, New Series, Vol. 36, No. 1.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US (#2-35); then standard Silver Age US (#36-38)
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets2
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Statement of Ownership
 
 
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch; Toro; Sub-Mariner
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagAction! Mystery! Thrills! Comic Book Covers of the Golden Age: 1933-45 #[nn] published December 2011
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as Human Torch #4 (3) [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as [Backcover] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Now! The Most Sensational Comic Book Ever Published!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Penciller(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby; Al Gabriel
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America; Bucky; Red Skull (villain)
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as Now! The Most Sensational Comic Book Ever Published! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Captain America Comics #3, showing first few pages the the first story, "The Return of the Red Skull."

Found on the inside front cover.
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals [Part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos (layouts) (signed)
Inker(s): Harry Sahle (finishes)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Jimmy Wilson; Gromley; Blackjack
Synopsis: The Torch is asked help when criminals start disappearing. The Torch comes up with a plan for Toro to turn to crime in an effort to be contacted by the people behind the disappearances. However, they see through Toro's act and capture him. The Torch tracks them to a ship at sea only to be captured before he can rescue Toro but Toro rescues the Torch, instead. Just as he is about to capture Blackjack, the leader uses a smoke bomb to slip away.
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals [Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Watch For This Winner

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (various)
Inker(s): ? (various)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Ad for All-Aces Comics #1
Character(s): Captain America; The Angel; Sub-Mariner; Human Torch; Toro; Hurricane
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as Watch for This Winner [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Perhaps it's common knowledge, but it might help someone (when looking for All-Aces Comics #1) to note this comic doesn't exist:

The summer of 1941 was busy for the Timely staff. Goodman's books were turning a profit, and he told Joe Simon to come up with another book. It was originally going to be called All-Aces Comics, and would include characters who were proven winners for Timely - Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Torch, and so on; Goodman most likely was inspired by the sales figures of All-Star Comics from All-American, which featured Hawkman, the Flash, the Spectre, and other stars of the National line (Goodman was not to be inspired by the idea of All-Star Comics centerpiece, the Justice Society of America, for some years).
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals, Part 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Burgos (signed)
Penciller(s): Carl Burgos [layouts] (signed)
Inker(s): Harry Sahle (finishes)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Jimmy Wilson; Blackjack; Davis
Synopsis: Having slipped away from the Torch, Blackjack radios his base to have bombers attack the ship. Before the Torch can destroy all of them, one shoots Toro in the shoulder. The Torch gets Toro to a hospital and continues his search for Blackjack and his gang, capturing all but two of them. Hearing this, Toro asks Jimmy to find information on their location. Jimmy finds out that one of them will be at a game so Toro sneaks out of the hospital to be there. Finding Davis, Toro keeps him occupied until the Torch arrives. Sending Toro back to the hospital, he gets Davis to reveal where Blackjack is.
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals, Part 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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This is the Story of One American Who Decided to Do Something About It All!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Patriot
Character(s): Patriot [Jeff Mace] (introduction, origin)
Synopsis: Aboard a plane with many high ranking officials going to a munitions plant where a strike was being planned, Jeff and the rest were shocked to discover their pilots were parachuting to the ground. With the plane in a crash dive, Jeff changes to the Patriot and puts the plane back on course. In the cockpit, Jeff finds evidence that the pilots were really fifth columnists trying to kill the passengers. Landing at the munitions plant, the Patriot takes care of another fifth columnist trying to agitate the crowd into attacking the plant.
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as This Is the Story of One American Who Decided to Do Something About It All! [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.67
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Statement of the ownership, management, circulation, etc.

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Abraham Goodman; Maurice Coyne (notary)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): Timely Publications (owner); Abraham Goodman (owner, publisher); Martin Goodman (editor, managing editor, business manager)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Statement for "HUMAN TORCH COMICS, published quarterly at Meriden, Connecticut, for October 1st, 1940."
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as Statement of the ownership, management, circulation, etc. [Statement of Ownership on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: All addresses for Timely Publications and Martin and Abraham Goodman are given as 330 W. 42nd St., New York, N. Y.
Note that by the time of this issue's printing, Timely Comics, Inc. had replaced Timely Publications in the indicia.
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The Serum Must Get Through!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Inker(s): Bill Everett (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner
Character(s): Sub-Mariner
Synopsis: With a remote town in Alaska suffering from an influenza epidemic and a massive snow storm, the government asks Namor for his aid in getting a supply of influenza serum to the residents.
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In Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #4 published April 1975
as Namor, now emperor of the sub-sea, again ventures out to battle----- [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Rushed Hot Off the Press!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Alex Schomburg
Inker(s): Alex Schomburg
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Marvel Mystery Comics #20
Character(s): Sub-Mariner; Human Torch; Toro
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as Rushed Hot Off the Press! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Marvel Mystery Comics #20.
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The Yellowshirts Turn Yellow!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray Gill
Penciller(s): George Mandel
Inker(s): George Mandel
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Patriot
Character(s): Patriot [Jeff Mace]; Mary; Casey; Yellowshirts (Fifth Column group)
Synopsis: The chief of a subversive group, called the Yellowshirts, announces that the group is now powerful enough to take on the U.S. government and destroy it, and the order goes out to do just that. But they are met with resistance and defeated by the people led by the Patriot.
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2005
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10

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