| Characters |
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Wizard (introduction, origin) [Bentley Wittman]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm] |
| Synopsis |
The Human Torch is tricked and trapped by the renowned genius the Wizard, who impersonates the Torch to frame him for crimes. The Torch escapes, captures the Wizard and clears his name with the help of his sister the Invisible Girl. |
| Genre |
superhero |
| Script |
Stan Lee (plot); Larry Lieber (script) |
| Pencils |
Jack Kirby |
| Inks |
Dick Ayers |
| Notes |
This story is divided into two parts: an untitled part one (7pp) and Part 2–"Wizard's Wiles!" (6pp). The last page includes an advertisement for Strange Tales Annual (Marvel, 1962 series) #1 (1962). Colorist and letterer credits removed due to lack of attribution. |
| Reprinted |
in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #4 (September 1966); in Human Torch, The (Marvel, 1974 series) #2 (November 1974); in Essential Human Torch (Marvel, 2003 series) #1 (2003) [black & white]; in Marvel Masterworks: The Human Torch (Marvel, 2006 series) #1; in Fantastici Quattro, I (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #5 |
| Characters |
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Wizard; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm] |
| Synopsis |
The Wizard makes Johnny a prisoner, and with a special suit, impersonates him, commits a bank robbery, performs a mass jail-break, extorts money from commuters on a bridge, all to make The Torch appear a criminal, and "prove" that he is superior to him. "You must have flipped your cork!" says Johnny. (I'll say!) Later, The Wizard shows Johnny photos that prove he committed the crimes Johnny appears guilty of, but as Johnny won't kill an unarmed man, he'll have no choice but to watch as The Wizard burns the evidence. But the photos fly from The Wizard's hands on their own, and Johnny calls the police, turning over the pics and the Wizard. After they leave, we find he beat the Wizard with help-- from his sister! |
| Genre |
Superhero |
| Script |
Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script) |
| Pencils |
Jack Kirby |
| Inks |
Dick Ayers |
| Colors |
Stan Goldberg |
| Letters |
Art Simek |
| Notes |
Part 2 of 2. With so much going for him, the only explanation for The Wizard turning to crime is what Johnny suggested-- he's nuts! Next appearance in Strange Tales #105 (February 1963). Redundant sequence marked for removal. |
| Reprinted |
in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #4 (September 1966); in Human Torch, The (Marvel, 1974 series) #2 (November 1974); in Essential Human Torch (Marvel, 2003 series) #1 (2003) [black & white]; in Marvel Masterworks: The Human Torch (Marvel, 2006 series) #1; in Fantastici Quattro, I (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #5 |