Human Torch

The Human Torch is a human from Marvel.

No, I wasn't left out of the 1978 Fantastic Four cartoon because people thought kids would light themselves on fire, it's because I was licensed to another production company. Yes, Marvel used to try to market me separately from the Fantastic Four. I had my own stories, where I fought guys like Asbestos Man, The Painter Of 1000 Perils, and Paste Pot Pete! Stop laughing, damn it! It was still better than the time I married a Skrull.

The Human Torch, alias Johnny Storm, is a human... and yet he is a torch! He possesses flame powers, which he uses to power his giant robotic battlesuit and its weaponry.

He is ON FIRE.

Toys

Crossovers

How many Torches can you name?

• Human Torch (Marvel, 2008)
  • Accessories: 2 missiles

Part of the second wave of the Marvel Crossovers toyline, the Human Torch turns from an orange and silver robot into a jet of some sort, with both modes having lots of translucent flame detailing. He is equipped with two spring-loaded missile launchers (with missiles made of fire, naturally) attached to his arms in robot mode and wings in jet mode. Pressing the Fantastic Four emblem on his chest causes his head to pop up and his chest panels to spread open.

• More information on the Human Torch at TFU.info

"I assure you there's nothing ambiguous about me. I'm Johnny Storm, the human flamer."

• Human Torch (Marvel, 2010)
  • Accessories: 2 missiles

A redeco of the previous toy based on Torch's outfit when he's not flaming on. His opaque plastic is now colored black and blue, while the orange translucent flames have been left alone.

This toy, alongside the Punisher, was showcased at San Diego Comic-Con 2009, but was reported canceled during a Q&A session with Marvel Comics the next year.

Your bargaining posture is highly dubious. Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Notes

• The Human Torch was featured on the cover of Transformers #22, celebrating Marvel Comics' 25th anniversary.
• The bios of the Space Mini-Con Team from Armada were based on three members of the Fantastic Four, with Sky Blast taking inspiration from the Human Torch.
• The Human Torch was voiced by a few Transformers alumni, including Kirby Morrow, Josh Keaton, James Arnold Taylor, Sean Chiplock, Matthew Yang King, Travis Willingham, Daran Norris and Roger Craig Smith.

Foreign names

• Japanese: Human Torch (ヒューマントーチ Hyūman Tōchi)

External links

• Human Torch at Marvel Database
• Human Torch at Wikipedia