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The Human Torch (vol. 1) #2 (Fall 1940):
“Introducing Toro, the Flaming Torch Kid”
by Carl Burgos

The Human Torch (vol. 1) #2

Title: “Introducing Toro, the Flaming Torch Kid”

Medium: comic

Cover date: Fall 1940

Publisher: Marvel Timely
Written by: Carl Burgos
Art by: Carl Burgos


4 characters in this story:

Character
(Click links for info about character
and his/her religious practice, affiliation, etc.)
Religious
Affiliation
Team(s)
[Notes]
Pub. #
app.
Human Torch Human Torch (Jim Hammond)
(lead character)
hero
CBR Scale: I N.A.
Heroes for Hire; Penance Council...  Marvel Timely 497
Toro Toro (Thomas Raymond) hero
  Kid Commandos; The All-Winners Squad...  Marvel Timely 311
Fred Raymond supporting character scientist
  [Toro's father] Marvel Timely 2
Nora Raymond supporting character scientist
  [Toro's mother] Marvel Timely 3

Reprints of this comic:
Human Torch Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1 (July 2009): "Introducing Toro, the Flaming Torch Kid"

This publication is also known as: The Human Torch Comics #1. This is the first issue of The Human Torch volume 1. This series is also known as Human Torch Comics, because many issues featured the word "Comics" in relatively tiny letters next to the cover logo "Human Torch."

This issue (#2) continued the numbering began with Red Raven Comics #1. The cover logo on this issue does NOT read "Human Torch Comics." The complete title logo text reads: "The Human Torch also The Sub-Mariner."