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Flashback 21: Human Torch 1 (1940/1974) 21 VG 4.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

The 21st issue of the Flashback reprint series presents HUMAN TORCH # 1 originally published in 1940 by Timely/Marvel Comics. Origin and first appearance of Toro. Human Torch (by Carl Burgos), the Sub-Mariner (by Bill Everett), the Falcon, Microman, Mantor the magician, and the Fiery Mask. One-page text feature of how Burgos created the Human Torch. One-page text feature of how Everett created the Sub-Mariner. full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 1 VG+ 4.5

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #1 features the Spectacular Spider-Man. Special introduction by Stan Lee. This issue features "The Green Goblin" (Reprints 1st app. of GG) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, "Spider-Man Tackles the Torch" (Reprints Strange Tales Annual #2) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, "The Birth of a Super-Hero" (Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #42) by Stan Lee and John Romita, "The Reprehensible Riddle of The Sorcerer" (Reprints Marvel Super Heroes #14) Story by Stan Lee and Ross Andru, and finally "And Death Shall Come" (Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #90) by Stan Lee and Gil Kane. Features the villainy of the Green Goblin, the Enforcers, Rhino, and Dr. Octopus. Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, and John Jameson. Also included is 2-page spread from the Daily Bugle and a pin-up featuring Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, Thing, Hercules, and the Savage Sub-Mariner. 94 pages. Cover price $1.50.