The Torch sought revenge against Sardo, leading to the man to his untimely demise.
Horton, in a 16-page barnburner! The tale began with Horton telling the press he made a mistake in creating a synthetic man that would burst into flames when exposed to air! Eventually loosed upon the world, the Human Torch struggled with his own flammable nature, unable to put himself out.Īfter jumping into a pool, the Torch was captured by a racketeer named Sardo who used his fiery find to force 'insurance' money out of business owners. Inside, Carl Burgos welcomed the Human Torch to existence alongside his creator, Phineas T.