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Cover: Alex Schomburg

The Human Torch #18

Apr 1945 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Death Plays the Violin," the Human Torch and Toro face a chilling mystery when a disfigured violinist, Loufitz, driven to madness after losing his hand in a car crash, begins a deadly campaign against fellow musicians. With haunting precision, the killer's twisted symphony unfolds as the heroes race to stop him before he strikes again. Art by Al Gabriele and Maurice Gutwirth brings the eerie tension to life, while Alex Schomburg's striking cover captures the dread of a man whose music has turned to murder.

Contains 3 stories
Death Plays the Violin
10 pp · Superhero

In "Death Plays the Violin," a tormented violinist named Loufitz, his hand lost in a tragic accident, descends into madness and takes a deadly revenge on fellow musicians—until the Human Torch and Toro must confront him in a final, desperate showdown. The story weaves a haunting blend of obsession and tragedy, where music becomes both weapon and curse.

Death Takes a Journey
7 pp · Superhero
Dungeon of Terror
12 pp · Superhero
Dr. Herzog (villain, introduction, death)

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Raw (Good) $583
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $28,979*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $18,309*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $11,901*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $8,258*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $4,522
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CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $4,185
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $2,931
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $2,898
CGC 6.0 · 5 in census $1,932
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $1,932
CGC 5.0 · 5 in census $1,932
CGC 4.5 · 5 in census $1,739
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $1,300
CGC 3.5 · 6 in census $1,156*
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $971
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $829*
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $706*
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $453*
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $356*
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Full credits

artist Al Gabriele
inker Maurice Gutwirth
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

Key issues in The Human Torch

#2★
#2 1st appearance — Toro
#3★
#3 1st appearance — Benito Mussolini

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