The Fantastic 3? The (temporary) death of The Human Torch

Marvel Comics has killed off Johnny Storm, a.k.a. The Human Torch, in the current issue of "The Fantastic Four" comic book. But will his candle remain snuffed out for long?

Is this the end of The Human Torch?
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The Fantastic Four is now a trio. Marvel Comics this week killed off Johnny Storm, also known as The Human Torch, in a blaze of publicity. How did the beloved comic-book character meet his maker — and will he remain dead for long?

What happened to The Human Torch?

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