Human Torch
Blazing Marvel android
Human Torch is a Marvel Comics superhero who can engulf his body in flames and fly.
The original Human Torch (1939) was an android; the better-known version is Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four.
The name applies figuratively to anyone dramatically ablaze or prone to inflammatory behavior: He went full Human Torch after reading the comments.
Marvel's first superhero family
- Invisible WomanFemale who cannot be perceived
- Stan LeeProlific superhero comics creator
- comicsSequential art medium
- superpowersCapabilities beyond human limits
origin story · Galactus · Silver Surfer · Doctor Doom · cosmic rays · hothead · flameout · android
Thought-generated combustion
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- fireballLuminous meteor or explosion
- infernoDevastating, uncontrollable blaze
- blazeIntense burning fire
ignition · combustion · heat · incinerate · scorch · embers · conflagration · thermal
One admired for courage
- vigilanteExtralegal justice-seeker
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- alter-egoAlternate version of oneself
- protectorOne who safeguards others
origin story · courage · rescue · defender · secret identity · archenemy · team member · powers
Ascend to heights
- hoverRemain suspended midair
- airborneTraveling through air
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- skyVisible overhead expanse
altitude · propulsion · ascend · glide · jetstream · atmospheric · maneuverability · supersonic
Fantastic Four
Marvel's first superhero family
- Invisible WomanFemale who cannot be perceived
- Stan LeeProlific superhero comics creator
- comicsSequential art medium
superpowers · origin story · Galactus · Silver Surfer · Doctor Doom · cosmic rays · hothead · flameout · android
pyrokinesis
Thought-generated combustion
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- fireballLuminous meteor or explosion
- infernoDevastating, uncontrollable blaze
blaze · ignition · combustion · heat · incinerate · scorch · embers · conflagration · thermal · flare-up
hero
One admired for courage
- vigilanteExtralegal justice-seeker
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- alter-egoAlternate version of oneself
protector · origin story · courage · rescue · defender · secret identity · archenemy · team member · powers · responsibility
soar
Ascend to heights
sky · altitude · propulsion · ascend · glide · jetstream · atmospheric · maneuverability · supersonic · trajectory
- Fantastic FourInvisible Woman, Thing, Herbie, cosmic rays
- superheroesSuperman, Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Thor
- comicscomic books, comic book, comic strip, comic art, comic panel