
The Human Torch #2
Cover APassing 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. Toro relates how he was involved in a train accident and lost both his parents after trying to save them in the fire. He fell unconscious, holding a piece of molten metal in his hand. He was adopted by two circus performers and has been with the circus since. Meanwhile, Samson, who lost a fight earlier to the Torch, is planning his revenge against the circus and especially the Torch.
Cover Date
October 1, 1940
On Sale Date
September 25, 1940
Pages
68
Cover Price
$0.10 / CA$0.15
Editor
Joe Simon
Credits
Writer
Penciller
Inker
Letterer
Characters
Mr. Raymond (introduction, Toro's father, death); Mrs. Raymond (Toro's mother, death); Pops (a circus owner, introduction); Samson (villain, introduction)
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