“If you’re hearing this, I’m sorry, pal. Sorry that I’m gone. ‘Cause... well... I know how you feel when it comes to losing family. And that’s what you are to me. Family. So... if you’re thinking of this as my last will and all... I’m not leaving you my sports cars or stuff like that... I’m leaving you the best thing I ever had... My spot on this team. A place in this family. The best sister, two brothers, niece, and nephew a guy could ask for. They— We all love you, Pete. So? You up for it, bro? We’re all here for you.”
―Human Torch to Spider-Man.
Human Torch (real name Jonathan "Johnny" Storm) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. New is a founding member of the Fantastic Four, the younger brother of Susan Storm (better known as Invisible Woman) and the brother-in-law of Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), and the uncle of Valeria Richards and Franklin Richards. He is also close friends with Spider-Man outside of the Fantastic Four He is writer Stan Lee's and artist Jack Kirby's reinvention of a similar, previous character, the android Human Torch of the same name and powers who was created in 1939 by writer-artist Carl Burgos for Marvel Comics' predecessor company, Timely Comics.
Jonathan Storm is the son of Franklin and Mary Storm and the younger brother of Sue Storm. Unfortunately, Johnny lost his mother when she was killed in a car accident and his father was arrested for a murder (which Franklin claimed was self-defense. Sent to live with his aunt, Johnny was cared for by his sister.
Personality[]
Johnny is arrogant, hot-headed and reckless who is thrill-seeking, determined to be a part of a battle and the last person to run from a fight. Hawkeye is slightly disturbed by this aspect of the Torch's personality. Most of the time, Johnny loves getting on people's nerves, especially Ben, who always finds ways to get back at him. Reed also tires of Human Torch's arrogance, as does his sister. However, he has a lovable relationship with Ben despite this dispute. The only time things got very tense between them was when Human Torch dated Ben's ex-girlfriend, Alicia Masters, putting a strain on their friendship. However, after is revealed "Alicia" was a Skrull, the Four had to save the real one from a Skrull ship. Torch and Thing mostly made up as a result and went back to their witty banters.
He can be serious, but that is only when someone close to him is in danger. That thrill of his automatically turns into pure focus. This was demonstrated when Susan was captured. He loves to pull many pranks on his teammates whenever he pleases. Despite his flaws, he also has a close friendship with Spider-Man, who he seems to treat like a younger brother.
Powers and abilities[]
Human Mutate Physiology: During an experiment gone wrong, Johnny was exposed to cosmic energy, with his sister Sue, Reed and Ben Grimm when they were testing out Reed's self-driving rocket for safer travels for humanity. It altered his DNA, and granted him several powers.
Pyrokinesis: Johnny has the ability to set his entire body on fire. He can control the temperature.
Flight: Because of his fire powers, Johnny has the ability to fly due to the fire's strength.
Fire Resistance: Johnny has the ability to resist hot temperatures emitted from fire.
Possessions[]
Fantastic Four Uniform: Unfortunately, with Johnny's terrible habit of setting himself on fire, the problem is his clothes burn through his fire. The uniform developed by Reed is fire resistant, and enhances his fire powers.
His powers are somewhat similar to Firestorm from DC Comics.
Two of Human Torch's actors went on to be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Human Torch's actor, Michael B. Jordan, also portrayed Erik Killmonger from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Chris Evans, portrayed both Human Torch and later, Captain America.
A similarity between the two characters is their iconic ride being a motorcycle.
Similar Characters[]
Ronnie Raymond/Firestorm (DC Comics)
Jason Rusch/Firestorm (DC Comics)
Jefferson Jackson/Firestorm (Arrowverse)
Sokka (Both are brothers, get on their sisters' nerves (Katara and Sue's, have a close friendship with a male protagonist (Aang, Peter and Ben and tend to get serious),
