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- "You're gonna be the best mom in the world. And you are gonna be the best dad, just kidding, you are out of your depth. We are gonna be the best uncles ever."
- ―Johnny Storm to Sue Storm and Reed Richards[src]
Jonathan Lowell Spencer "Johnny" Storm is the charismatic younger brother of Sue Storm and a founding member of the Fantastic Four dubbed Human Torch for his ability to generate fire from his body.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Boy Scouts of America[]
Johnny Storm was born the brother of Sue Storm. As a young boy, he joined the Boy Scouts of America and ascended through the ranks, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout.[1]
Fateful Mission[]
Cosmic Radiation[]
- "Sorry I don't have existential certainty ever since space rays turned me into a living barbecue."
- ―Johnny Storm[src]
Storm was chosen alongside Sue Storm, Reed Richards, and Ben Grimm to aid in space exploration aboard the spaceship Excelsior. They took off and successfully reached space, but were hit with Cosmic Radiation, preventing them from completing their mission. As the group of astronauts landed back on Earth, Johnny's body suddenly caught on fire.[1]
Isolation[]
- "I'm not moping. I'm bored and sad and don't know why my life matters anymore or what it means."
- ―Johnny Storm[src]
At Reed Richards' insistence, Storm and the other three astronauts isolated themselves within Building Q in the Celestial Cradle in Huntsville, Alabama. They took the time alone to figure out precisely how their new abilities worked while ensuring they were not a danger to everyone else. However, Storm grew bored once he had learned to manage his powers and one day asked Richards when they would be able to leave. Richards insisted that it was not time yet while Ben Grimm got frustrated and attacked a robot designated K.E.R.B.I.E., telling Storm to stop moping. Storm insisted that he was not moping, but rather that he was bored and sad and that he felt life to be meaningless.
However, when Grimm explained that Storm had just described moping, Storm lit himself on fire and explained his frustrations. However, Grimm voiced his own frustrations with his body's physical transformation, leading them to fight physically while Richards tried and failed to separate them. They shouted at each other about the other moping, but Sue Storm cut in and put a forcefield around Johnny and Ben's heads, temporarily preventing them from breathing and making them stop. Sue showed the others video footage of an attack in New York City, shocking Johnny. Grimm and Richards agreed it was time to leave, so they got into a vehicle and left Building Q, flying toward New York.[1]
Founding the Fantastic Four[]
Revolt of Subterranea[]
- "Watch out, ladies. Wouldn't want to scorch you."
- ―Johnny Storm[src]
The team arrived in New York City and stepped out of their vehicle, where they were mobbed by reporters. At first, Storm believed someone else famous had arrived, but he soon realized that the reporters were there for him and his friends. Suddenly, the team were confronted by a large monster named Giganto. Storm was briefly distracted by Ben Grimm shouting about clobbering and was worried about making people nervous by using his powers. Reed Richards said that he felt the same way, giving Storm the confidence to light himself on fire and attack Giganto. Sue Storm surrounded Giganto in a forcefield, suffocating him enough to make him go down while Johnny regrouped with the others.
Suddenly, the Pan Am Building fell into the ground, so Storm and the others went to investigate. They found Harvey Elder leading an attack and confronted him, so Elder had his army attack the team. Storm fought his attackers and warned nearby women to stay away from his flames. Elder saw a pregnant soldier getting attacked and surrendered in exchange for her safety, so Storm stopped fighting and joined the team in taking Elder away.[1]
Rebuilding Subterranea[]
Sue Storm and Harvey Elder worked to establish peace between Subterranea and the rest of the world, with Johnny Storm and the rest of the team working together to help the Moloids rebuild their society. The team hosted Elder and several others at a large dinner, which Storm enjoyed.[1]
Ribbon Cutting[]
The team, now known as the Fantastic Four, began working together regularly and established the Baxter Building as their base of operations. They held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the building, during which Storm burned the ribbon to cut it. The team then celebrated their new building, while Storm teased Ben Grimm for his catchphrase of "It's clobberin' time."[1]
Fame[]
- "My family and best friend keep me real. And I never forget where I came from."
- ―Johnny Storm[src]
The Flaming Hearts Fan Club was established as a fan club specifically about Storm. He was interviewed by the fan club's magazine and said that, as much as he appreciated his fans, he worried about letting them down. In an interview with Tommy Hanson of Fantastic Fans Magazine, Storm expressed his confusion at the publicity surrounding his arrival in New York City the day of the Revolt of Subterranea.
He was later interviewed by Teen Living, during which he said that the rest of the Fantastic Four kept him grounded. He also shared that he kept a large vinyl collection at the Baxter Building and passed his sister's advice to be true to oneself onto Teen Living's readers. When asked his favorite way to relax, he answered listening to music and being with his family. He said that he liked spontaneous dates and that the Fantastic Four were his biggest inspiration. He was asked what he would be doing if not with the Fantastic Four, to which Storm said he would likely be working with cars, adding that, as a hidden talent, he enjoyed acting. He said that the hardest part of being in the spotlight was the lack of privacy and that he did not have a strict fitness routine. He said that Ben Grimm's food was his favorite meal and advised his fans to never give up and to stay true to themselves. He expressed hope that in ten years he would be acting and still with the Fantastic Four.[1]
Inspired by the interview, a fan named Jimmy wrote a letter to Storm, which Storm received, asking about Storm's favorite food and if he liked watching movies, whether his sister was annoying, whether he ever accidentally set himself on fire, and several other questions, inviting Storm to listen to his father's record collection with him.[3]
Traveling in Space[]
In another mission, the Fantastic Four, including Storm, went into space with Ben Grimm at the wheel when they were struck by more cosmic turbulence.[4]
Attempted Sunday Dinners[]
First Attempt[]
- "Awesome. The documentary crew is here to interview me, Johnny Storm."
- ―Johnny Storm[src]
The Fantastic Four decided to host a documentary crew at the Baxter Building for a Sunday dinner to show the public what life was like for them. Storm greeted the documentary crew as though they were only there for him, when Ben Grimm appeared, pushed Storm, and said that they were also there for Grimm. Storm smiled as the crew then moved on to Sue Storm.
As dinner time neared, Johnny sat at the table with Sue and Reed Richards and attempted to take a piece of chicken, claiming to want to make sure it was ready for the cameras, but Sue stopped him with a forcefield around the chicken, threatening to do the same to Johnny. Johnny complained about being hungry, when Grimm appeared with his aunt's recipe, telling Storm to be patient. Storm got back at Grimm by setting the food on fire, asking if Grimm had it hot enough. Grimm sat down for dinner, when suddenly the streets rumbled outside, which Storm joked was Grimm's stomach. Storm and the others then jumped into action to help the city.[4]
Asked about Reed Richards[]
- "Oh, yeah, my brother-in-law's the big brains of the operation, always thinking up the next big thing. Anytime he's not with us, he's in the lab, which is why Johnny Storm is the handsome public face of the Fantastic Four."
- ―Johnny Storm[src]
The next week, the documentary crew were invited back for a second attempt. Storm was interviewed about Reed Richards, and he explained that Richards was the brains behind the team and was always in the laboratory. He took the opportunity to refer to himself as handsome and the team's public face. When hearing that Sue Storm referred to Richards as "fantastic," Johnny reacted with disgust. That night, as they sat down for Sunday dinner, another explosion happened, frustrating Ben Grimm, who did not want his food to get cold. Storm told Grimm that he would use his powers to heat it up upon their return and they left to handle the attack.[5]
Personality[]
- "Johnny is... Johnny."
- ―Sue Storm to Reed Richards[src]
To be added
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Fire Manipulation: Storm is capable of manipulating fire and can envelop himself in flames.
- Flight: To be added
Abilities[]
To be added
Equipment[]
- Fantastic Four Uniform: To be added
Facilities[]
- Baxter Building: To be added
Relationships[]
Family[]
Allies[]
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Enemies[] |
Appearances[]
In chronological order:
The Fantastic Four: First Steps- Meet the Fantastic Four | Episode 1.01: Who are the Fantastic Four?
- Meet the Fantastic Four | Episode 1.02: Meet Mister Fantastic
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (unreleased)
- Avengers: Doomsday (unreleased)[2]
- Avengers: Secret Wars (unreleased)[2]
Trivia[]
- In the comics, Johnny Storm is a member of the Fantastic Four and brother of Sue Storm with the ability to generate fire throughout his body. He has also served as a frequent ally and friend to Spider-Man, who is around his age.
Behind the Scenes[]
- Human Torch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the fourth live-action incarnation of the character, following incarnations portrayed by Jay Underwood, Chris Evans, and Michael B. Jordan.
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 The Fantastic Four: First Steps (comic)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 DiscussingFilm on X - July 27, 2024
- ↑ Fantastic Four on Instagram - July 2, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Meet the Fantastic Four: 1.01: Who are the Fantastic Four?
- ↑ Meet the Fantastic Four: 1.02: Meet Mister Fantastic
- ↑ Fantastic Four Updates on X - May 16, 2025
