Fantastic Four #587 is a benchmark for Marvel’s First Family, as it wraps the first act of Jonathan Hickman’s stellar run on the series and contains the demise of one of the most beloved characters in comics.
Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, dies a most noble death within the pages of FF #587, spawning sadness throughout the world and a slew of clever “Human Torch Extinguished!” and “Flame Off!” headlines. We went with Flame out
Marvel has been clear on the one very important thing though: the Fantastic Four no longer exist.
What are your thoughts on the Human Torch’s death?