Human Torch Extinguished: The death of Johnny Storm

Many people--especially the comic book fanatics of the world were shocked upon hearing the news that one-fourth of Marvel's The Fantastic Four has died. On FF#587 the Human Torch apparently dies stopping a group of monsters, trying to save his nephew, niece and BFF, The Thing so they could the Negative Zone.



Will he be resurrected a la DC's Superman? We'll never know.

As per his makers, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, the coming issue (which apparently is the last) will be focusing on the remaining 3 members of the group marching on as they mourn for the loss of their own Johnny boy.

“The next issue of FANTASTIC FOUR, the last one, #558, follows the rest of the team through the month following Johnny’s death. Lots of things happen in that issue that not only cover how each of the family members are being affected, but also hints at the massive events right around the corner... This is not an ending.”

Speculations of Spidey replacing Johnny Storm is running rampantly all over the web. Is this for real? Only one way to find out, Flame--er, READ ON!!!