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The Human Torch 36

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Published Fall 1940 – August 1954
Issue Numbers 2 – 38
Total Issues 38
Notes

The Torch series ran #2 to 5, then 5 through 36. #2(1) was Fall-40 #3(2) was Win-40/1 #4(3) was Spr-41 #5(4) was Sum-41 #5(5) was Fal-41 (battle issue) #6(6) was Win-42/2, etc Numbering continued as Love Tales (36-75), then resumed.

Continued From Red Raven Comics
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How much is The Human Torch #36 worth? Current market pricing for The Human Torch #36 shows a latest graded sale of CGC 5.5 sold for $600 on August 24th, 2025.
Graded price ranges include CGC 2.5 $420 (1 comp); CGC 5.0 $528 (1 comp).
Pricing data last updated June 14th, 2026.

The Human Torch #36 (1954) | Atlas Tales Cover Image
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Issue Information
Cover Date
April 1954
Indicia Frequency
bi-monthly
Indicia Publisher
Chipiden Publishing Corp.
 
Starring
The Human Torch starring
Toro the Flaming Kid starring
 
Cover Credits
Carl Burgos pencils and inks signed
 
Contributions
Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.: Cover Creator Credit

Issue Overview

The Human Torch #36 was published by Chipiden Publishing Corp. in April 1954. It is part of the The Human Torch series, which ran from Fall 1940 to August 1954.

Cover credits include Carl Burgos. This issue features The Human Torch and Toro the Flaming Kid.

Atlas Tales indexes 5 stories for this issue, including "Voodoo Magic." Indexed story credits include Dick Ayers and Bob Powell.

Stories

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Credits
Dick Ayers pencils signed
The Human Torch starring
Contributors:
Tom Lammers: Story Information
Job # E-115
Pages 6
Type art

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Credits
Dick Ayers pencils signed
The Human Torch starring
Contributors:
Tom Lammers: Story Information
Job # E-130
Pages 6
Type art
Notes: Possibly inspired by The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (Warner Bros. Pictures, 1953): dinosaur released by atomic testing ravages city and spreads deadly disease.

Voodoo Magic

Credits
Credits not yet documented
Contributors:
Tom Lammers: Story Information
Job # 8276
Pages 2
Type text

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Credits
Bob Powell pencils signed
The Sub-Mariner starring
Contributors:
Tom Lammers: Story Information
Job # E-139
Pages 6
Type art

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Credits
Dick Ayers pencils signed
The Human Torch starring
Contributors:
Tom Lammers: Story Information
Job # E-160
Pages 6
Type art

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Last Updated 2026-06-14 07:35:04
Last Graded Sale CGC 5.5 sold for $600 on August 24th, 2025
Reported Sources Heritage Auctions

Graded Price Ranges

CGC 2.5 $420 (1 comp)
CGC 5.0 $528 (1 comp)
CGC 5.5 $600 (1 comp)
CGC 6.0 $540 (1 comp)
CGC 9.2 $8,400 (1 comp)
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