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Series Title: Strange Tales
Character: Human Torch
Publication Year: 1963
Era: Silver Age (1956-69)
Publisher: Marvel
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 4.5 Very Good+
Tradition: US Comics
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 111