| Characters |
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Zemu [later spelled "Xemu"] (introduction); Valeria (introduction); Phineas (introduction); Theos; George Bentley; Mr. Harris (cameo); Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards] (cameo) |
| Synopsis |
The Human Torch discovers an impending invasion from the 5th Dimension, but he is captured by that dimension’s tyrannical ruler. The Torch is freed by the tyrant’s opponents and helps them his troops, freeing his subjects and saving Earth from invasion. |
| Genre |
superhero |
| Script |
Stan Lee (plot); Larry Lieber (script) |
| Pencils |
Jack Kirby |
| Inks |
Dick Ayers |
| Letters |
Artie Simek |
| Notes |
This story is divided into three parts: an untitled part one (5pp), Part 2—"Trapped in Another World!" (5pp) and Part 3—"The End of Zemu!" (3pp). Zemu next appears in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #158 (May 1975) as "Xemu". Valeria and Phineas next appear in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #159 (June 1975). |
| Reprinted |
in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #5 (November 1966); in Human Torch, The (Marvel, 1974 series) #3 (January 1975); in Essential Human Torch (Marvel, 2003 series) #1 (2003) [black & white]; in Marvel Masterworks: The Human Torch (Marvel, 2006 series) #1 (2006); in Fantastici Quattro, I (Editoriale Corno, 1971 series) #6 (June 15, 1971) [as "Prigioniero della 5° dimensione!", Italian translation] |
| Characters |
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Zemu (despot) (Intro); Valeria (Intro); Phineas (Intro); Theos (Intro) |
| Synopsis |
Johnny is transported to another dimension, where, in a futuristic city, he's taken before Zemu, a despot who plans to conquer Earth, and had been trying to drive away the real estate developers from the dimensional passageway. Imprisoned in a water tank, Johnny is freed by Valeria, whose father Phineas wishes to overthrow the tyrant. Zemu's troops attack, threatening to kill the others if Johnny doesn't surrender. But he frees his new friends... |
| 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 3. 1st appearances of Zemu, Valeria, Phineas & Theos. Redundant sequence marked for removal. |
| Reprinted |
in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #5 (November 1966); in Human Torch, The (Marvel, 1974 series) #3 (January 1975); 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) #6 |
| Characters |
Zemu; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Valeria; Phineas; Theos; Mr. Harris (teacher) |
| Synopsis |
Johnny uses his flames to create a tornado to take out the asbestos-covered armored tanks, then writes a message in the sky to inspire an uprising! Zemu is quickly overthrown, the people can now live free, and Valeria wishes Johnny could stay. Back in school, Johnny daydreams about her, thinking "I'll never be able to get her out of my mind..." (Ah, so young!) |
| Genre |
Superhero |
| Script |
Stan Lee (Plot); Larry Lieber (Script) |
| Pencils |
Jack Kirby |
| Inks |
Dick Ayers |
| Colors |
Stan Goldberg |
| Letters |
Art Simek |
| Notes |
Part 3 of 3. Zemu, Valeria & Phineas would return in Fantastic Four #158 (May 1975). Redundant sequence marked for removal. |
| Reprinted |
in Marvel Tales (Marvel, 1966 series) #5 (November 1966); in Human Torch, The (Marvel, 1974 series) #3 (January 1975); 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) #6 |