Human Torch
This article is on the current Human Torch. Original Human Torch details the Golden Age version.
| Human Torch | |
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| File:ULTFF11.jpg Cover to Ultimate Fantastic Four #11. Art by Stuart Immonen. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four #1 |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Johnny Storm |
| Team affiliations | Fantastic Four, Fantastic Force |
| Abilities | Pyrokinesis, flight, absorption of heat energy. |
The Human Torch is a comic book superhero in the Marvel Universe associated with the Fantastic Four. The Human Torch first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The Torch's real name is Jonathan Lowell Spencer Storm, though he is mostly referred to as Johnny Storm.
As a result of the cosmic ray exposure during the space flight he took with his sister, Susan, along with Reed Richards and Ben Grimm, Johnny gained a spectacular set of powers. Namely, he can harmlessly envelop himself in flame at will ("Flame on!"), which allows him to fly, shoot flame offensively, and absorb heat energy.
As the youngest member, he has proved the most impetuous and was given to many of the concerns of teenagers. This includes a playfully antagonistic relationship with Ben Grimm (the Thing). This hit a low point when Johnny fell in love with Ben's old flame Alicia Masters and married her, only to learn that she was a Skrull imposter named Lyja. The Human Torch is also friends with Spider-Man, who tried to join the Fantastic Four early in his career.
Other Media
The Torch is played by Chris Evans in the Fantastic 4 feature film.
In Neil Gaiman's 1602, his power is associated with the classical element of fire.
Torch was a regular in the Fantastic Four Animated series in the 1990s and in 1967.