Avengers West Coast #50 Art by John Byrne Re-intro Original Human Torch
Artists: John Byrne (Penciller) , Mike Machlan (Inker)
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DescriptionIt does not happen often, but every once in a great while an opportunity presents itself to acquire not only a wonderful piece of comic artwork by one of the most respected and celebrated artists in the medium, but a piece that is truly key in every sense and highly significant in the overall history of comic books. This undoubtedly, is such a page. Original artwork for Avengers West Coast #50 page 24 (Marvel Comics - November, 1989) by John Byrne (pencils) and Mike Machlan (inks) for the groundbreaking story, "Return of the Hero," written by Byrne.This key issue features the very first appearance of the original Golden-Age Human Torch (Jim Hammond) in the modern age of comics. The original Human Torch first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 (Oct.-Nov., 1939) - Timely's second great superstar - and would remain one of the three pillars upon which Marvel (Timely) Comics would thrive throughout the Golden-Age. The Torch became a bonafide legend during his illustrious career, eventually deciding to withdrew from action in 1955 when, fearing that he was becoming a danger to others from the radiation contamination that was causing him to lose control of his flaming powers, he sought solitude solace by burning his way deep underground in the Southwest desert to deactivate. And there in that dark recess he remained until the time traveler Immortus discovered him and split the Torch's dormant body into two chronal duplicates. The first duplicate was discovered by the criminal mastermind the Mad Thinker, who coerced the Torch into fighting the Fantastic Four in Fantastic Four Annual #4 (Marvel, 1966). This would be the Torch's sole Silver-Age appearance. After the battle, the Mad Thinker buried the Torch's body in an nondescript grave and the legendary hero was long forgotten. The second duplicate was found by the evil robot Ultron who sought to use the Torch as an instrument of revenger against his creator, Henry Pym and the famous superhero group the Avengers. This second dup would be the one which would eventually become the Vision. And here is where this key page comes into play. After nearly a quarter of a century absence, Byrne re-introduces the original Human Torch in this sensational 2/3rd splash as the Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man and Scarlet Witch all welcome him back to the land of the living - a resurrection of no small significance of one of the first and most important heroes in the entire Marvel Universe and comicdom too boot! As the Vision states, "Welcome back, Human Torch. I'm certain the world will be a better place for your return to it." Social/Sharing |
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Ken R
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/29/2014
Love Machlan's inks on this one and who draws the superhero figure better than Byrne?
Scott Gaulke
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/29/2014
Ken R wrote:
Love Machlan's inks on this one and who draws the superhero figure better than Byrne?Yeah! Machlan sure was a sweet inker for Byrne. Love this page!
Jim Warden 
Member Since 2003
Posted on 12/30/2014
I previously owned this beauty and am glad it has a great home in your terrific collection!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/2/2018
Awesome page. I have long LOVED the original Human Torch and selling the cover to 50 is one of my only two regrets in collecting comic art. Fantastic page! Bravo!
Frederic Lorge
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/4/2020
Classic Key age. Byrne as a wrtier was really good at drama.
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