Who Is Human Torch? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Human Torch is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jonathan Lowell Spencer Storm, with over 7,121 comic issue appearances. The second most powerful member of the Fantastic Four and the younger brother of Sue Richards. Due to an accident caused by cosmic radiation in space, he can manipulate fire, turn his entire body into it and fly. While Johnny is known for his impetuous and sometimes reckless nature, he is also a loyal friend and fearless hero.

Who is Human Torch?

Note: For the Golden Age Human Torch see Jim Hammond . He is a member of the Invaders. Origin Johnny Storm is the son of physician Franklin Storm and his wife Mary. He and his older sister Susan grew up in Glenville, New York. While still young, his mother was in a terrible car accident and she passed away, despite Franklin’s attempts to repair her body. After this tragic event, Franklin fell into a downward spiral of drinking and gambling, eventually leading to his arrest for the murder of a loan shark, which he claimed was self-defense. Johnny and Sue were then sent to their Aunt’s to live and Sue spend much time caring for her younger brother. As a teen, Johnny and his sister met a scientist named Reed Richards and volunteered to go on an experimental rocket designed by Reed.

Key facts

Human Torch is of radiation origin and first appeared in "The Fantastic Four!". The character is published by Marvel. With 7,121 recorded issue appearances, Human Torch ranks among the most featured characters in comics.