This is a RARE 1963 vintage copy of Strange Tales #106 which features the Human Torch's early exploits including the 1st appearance of Acrobat (Carl Zante) and the Torrid Twosome (Human Torch and Acrobat). Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee with art by Dick Ayers. It's first print and the overall condition is rated Fine (Qualified). The cover is sharp with off-white pages. It has minimal creases and tears occurring along the cover edges. Staples are intact but cover is detached at bottom staple. Otherwise, fairly firm.
synopsis:
After a training session, Johnny is visited by Carl Zante, the
"worlds greatest acrobat" to convince the Torch to join him. Convincing
him that he is the most valuable member of the Fantastic Four and that
he could make a living working with the Acrobat, the two form a
partnership as the Torrid Twosome. Zante tricks the Torch into breaking into a bank vault telling
him that somebody was trapped inside. However, the Torch realizes the
truth and when he doesn't want to go along with Zante to rob the bank,
the Acrobat uses a hose to douse the Torch's flame. As the
Acrobat is escaping from the bank, he is confronted by the other members of
the Fantastic Four. The Torch recovers his flame powers and helps his fellow
Fantastic Four members in capturing Zante. Realizing that he made a mistake in teaming up with Zante,
Johnny rejoins the Fantastic Four and is welcomed back with open arms.
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