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4 (3)Spring 1941
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The Human Torch #4 (3)

Marvel · Spring 1941 · on sale 1941-03-31

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Identification plate

Series
The Human Torch (Marvel, 1940 series)
Issue
#4 (3)
Publication date
Spring 1941
Key date
1941-04-00
On-sale date
1941-03-31
Indicia publisher
Timely Comics Inc.
Price
$0.10
Pages
68

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Alex Schomburg; inks: Alex SchomburgHuman Torch; Toro; Sub-Mariner
1Now! The Most Sensational Comic Book Ever Published!promo (ad from the publisher)1script: Joe Simon, Jack Kirby; pencils: Joe Simon, Jack Kirby; inks: Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Al GabrieleCaptain America; Bucky; Red Skull (villain)
2The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals [Part 1]comic story20script: Carl Burgos; pencils: Carl Burgos; inks: Harry SahleHuman Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Jimmy Wilson; Gromley; Blackjack
3Watch for This Winnerpromo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: ? (various); inks: ? (various)Captain America; The Angel; Sub-Mariner; Human Torch; Toro; Hurricane
4The Mystery of the Disappearing Criminals, Part 2comic story20script: Carl Burgos; pencils: Carl Burgos; inks: Harry SahleHuman Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro [Thomas Raymond]; Jimmy Wilson; Blackjack; Davis
5The Patriottext story1.67script: Ray Gill; pencils: Bill Everett; inks: Bill EverettPatriot [Jeff Mace] (introduction, origin)
6Statement of the ownership, management, circulation, etc.statement of ownership0.33script: Abraham Goodman, Maurice Coyne; editing: Timely Publications, Abraham Goodman, Martin Goodman
7The Serum Must Get Through!comic story10script: Bill Everett; pencils: Bill Everett; inks: Bill EverettSub-Mariner
8Rushed Hot off the Press!promo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: Alex Schomburg; inks: Alex SchomburgSub-Mariner; Human Torch; Toro
9The Yellowshirts Turn Yellow!comic story10script: Ray Gill; pencils: George Mandel; inks: George MandelPatriot [Jeff Mace]; Mary; Casey; Yellowshirts (fifth column group)

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Giant-Size Defenders #41975On eBay ›
Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1
ISBN 0-7851-1623-0
2005On eBay ›
Action! Mystery! Thrills! Comic Book Covers of the Golden Age: 1933-45 #[nn]
ISBN 9781606994948
2011On eBay ›
Marvel Firsts: WWII Super Heroes #[nn]
ISBN 978-0-7851-6791-4
2013On eBay ›
Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Human Torch by Carl Burgos Omnibus #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-91933-7
2019On eBay ›
Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett - The Pre-War Years Omnibus #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-302-91935-1
2019On eBay ›
Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Human Torch #1
ISBN 978-0-7851-6777-8
2013On eBay ›

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