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Publishers / Marvel / The Human Torch (1974) / #3
3January 1975
$0.25

The Human Torch #3

Marvel · January 1975 · on sale October 24, 1974

First appearance (cover): ZemuFirst appearance: ValeriaFirst appearance: Phineas
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Identification plate

Series
The Human Torch (Marvel, 1974 series)
Issue
#3
Publication date
January 1975
Key date
January 1975
On-sale date
October 24, 1974
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$0.25
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance (cover) of Zemu - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance of Valeria - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Phineas - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Theos - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0To Die at the Hand of Xemu!cover1pencils: Ron Wilson; inks: Frank Giacoia; letters: Danny CrespiHuman Torch, Johnny Storm, Valeria First, Zemu First
1Prisoner of the 5th Dimension!comic story5script: Stan Lee, Larry Lieber; pencils: Jack Kirby; inks: Dick Ayers; letters: Art Simek; editing: Stan LeeHuman Torch, Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards, Johnny Storm
2Part 2: Trapped in Another World!comic story5script: Stan Lee, Larry Lieber; pencils: Jack Kirby; inks: Dick Ayers; letters: Art Simek; editing: Stan LeeHuman Torch, Phineas First, Johnny Storm, Theos First, Valeria First, Zemu First
3Part 3: The End of Zemu!comic story3script: Stan Lee, Larry Lieber; pencils: Jack Kirby; inks: Dick Ayers; letters: Art Simek; editing: Stan LeeHuman Torch, Phineas First, Johnny Storm, Theos First, Valeria First, Zemu First
4Reptile's Revenge!comic story7pencils: Allen Bellman; inks: Allen Bellman; editing: Stan LeeJim Hammond, Human Torch, Thomas Raymond, Toro
5Awesome Announcements and Autumnal Admonishments for All!in-house column1script: Stan Lee; pencils: John Romita; inks: John Romita

Where to read it

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The Human Torch & The Thing: Strange Tales - The Complete Collection #[nn]
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Series context

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Sources

  • Grand Comics Database, issue record (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Wikidata, Q93972188 (Phineas), first-appearance property (CC0)

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