If you were here last week, you probably remember me mentioning the Human Torch while I was discussing the Sub-Mariner. Well, again, I’d just like to clarify that I wasn’t talking about the member of the Fantastic Four. I was talking about the original Human Torch.

It’s well-known that the very first DC superhero is Superman, but my father once asked me “Who is the original Marvel superhero”. Well, published in Marvel Comics #1 under Timely Comics (the predecessor to Marvel), the Human Torch hit the scene.

Despite the name, the Human Torch isn’t technically a human, they’re a humanoid android. Created by Phineas T. Horton as a completely synthetic human, the android that would become known as the Human Torch burst into flames immediately upon being exposed to oxygen. Due to fear of public safety, he was encased in concrete, but later escaped after a crack released oxygen into his containment area. He soon learned to control his flames and decided to protect humanity.

Unlike Namor, who’s still well-known by comic book fans, the Human Torch is far more obscure, with a majority of people not knowing his stories. That’s understandable, however, as he hasn’t been much of a factor in Marvel Comics. The most notable thing he had done in the modern era was have his body used to create the future Avengers member, Vision.

However, the Human Torch has been going under a resurgence lately, being brought back in the All-New, All-Different Invaders comic book, where he once again teams up with Namor and Captain America. He may not have the most expansive history in comics, but you should still give Marvel’s first hero the justice he deserves.