The Human Torch #6 Values
Publisher: Marvel, 1975
About The Human Torch #6
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COVER DETAILS
Characters: Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; The Acrobat [Carl Zante]; Invisble Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Thing [Ben Grimm]
Pencils: Gil Kane
Inks: Vince Colletta
Letters: Danny Crespi ?
Notes: Carl Zante known as "The World's Greatest Acrobat" in the story; never actually referred to as "The Acrobat" except on this cover and in the sequel in STRANGE TALES #114 (November 1963).
STORY DETAILS
Characters: Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Carl Zante [Acrobat] (Intro); Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Miracle Man (flashback); Sub-Mariner (flashback); Dr. Doom (flashback)
Synopsis: Carl Zante, "The world's greatest acrobat," visits Sue, seeking The Human Torch. Johnny wonders how Zante knew his identity; the acrobat tells him everyone knows he is the Torch. Sue explains that Glenville residents left him alone because they assumed he valued his privacy. Zante tries to convince Johnny that he is the FF's most valuable member and persuades him to join him in fighting crime. In actuality Zante only wants Johnny to help him rob a bank. With a little help from his partners Johnny nabs Zante, explaining he suspected Zante all along but wanted to uncover his scheme.
Pages: 13.000
Script: Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber
Pencils: Dick Ayers
Inks: Dick Ayers
Letters: John Duffy
Notes: First appearance of Carl Zante ("The World's Greatest Acrobat"). Zante would return in STRANGE TALES #114 (November 1963). First appearance of Johnny's obstacle training course. Last story in which Johnny worries about having a "secret identity." Splash page reformatted with art added, "Stan Lee presents" added, and page numbers removed for this reprint.
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