Comic Book: Marvel Comics (1939 series)

Description:
The first comic book published by Timely Publications, the original name of Marvel Comics.

Data Sheet:
Dates
Oct 1939 (one-shot)
1939
N/A

Characters most frequently found in this comic book:
In order of appearances.

Angel
Angel

(Tom Halloway)
Plus: Big Boss (Dr Lang), Cal Brunder, Chaka (gorilla).
Marvel Comics #1
Marvel Comics #1

(Oct 1939)

Comics Index

Indexed Comics: 1

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Marvel Comics #1
Marvel Comics #1
4 stars

Marvel Comics #1

October 1939
"The Human Torch"
Script: Carl Burgos
Professor Horton has created a synthetic man he calls the Human Torch. The android ignites when in contact with air. Unable to control that, and following the advice of a Scientist Guild, Horton locks the robot inside a steel tube, buried in cement until he can figure a way to control the ignitions. [...]

Thor

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