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The Human Torch 16

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Published Fall 1940 – August 1954
Issue Numbers 2 – 38
Total Issues 38
Notes

The Torch series ran #2 to 5, then 5 through 36. #2(1) was Fall-40 #3(2) was Win-40/1 #4(3) was Spr-41 #5(4) was Sum-41 #5(5) was Fal-41 (battle issue) #6(6) was Win-42/2, etc Numbering continued as Love Tales (36-75), then resumed.

Continued From Red Raven Comics
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How much is The Human Torch #16 worth? Current market pricing for The Human Torch #16 shows a latest graded sale of CGC 9.4 sold for $14,400 on September 12th, 2021.
Graded price ranges include CGC 3.5 $1,110 (2 comps); CGC 4.0 $1,220 (2 comps).
Pricing data last updated April 26th, 2026.

The Human Torch #16 (1944) | Charlton Tales Cover Image
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Issue Information
Cover Date
Fall 1944
Indicia Frequency
quarterly
Indicia Publisher
Snap Publishing Co., Inc.
 
Cover Credits
Alex Schomburg pencils attributed

Issue Overview

The Human Torch #16 was published by Snap Publishing Co., Inc. in Fall 1944. It is part of the The Human Torch series, which ran from Fall 1940 to August 1954.

Cover credits include Alex Schomburg.

Atlas Tales indexes 7 stories for this issue, including "Yellow Monkeys of Death!." Indexed story credits include Allen Simon.

Stories

Yellow Monkeys of Death!

Credits
Credits not yet documented
The Human Torch starring Toro the Flaming Kid starring
Pages 12
Type art

The Sons of Evil!

Credits
Credits not yet documented
The Human Torch starring Toro the Flaming Kid starring
Pages 12
Type art

Untitled

Credits
Credits not yet documented
Pages 1
Type house ad
Notes: Ad for Miss America.

Banty Rides Again

Credits
Credits not yet documented
Pages 2
Type text

The Robber Baron

Credits
Credits not yet documented
The Human Torch starring Toro the Flaming Kid starring
Pages 7
Type art

Urgent! Sentinels of Liberty!

Credits
Credits not yet documented
Pages 1
Type public service
Notes: Cap and Bucky recycling.

Journey to Death!

Credits
Allen Simon pencils guess
The Sub-Mariner starring
Contributors:
David Hall: Creator Credit
Pages 12
Type art
Notes: There is a signature but it is unclear. GCD says Allen Simon - maybe.

Market Pricing

Last Updated 2026-04-26 12:21:06
Last Graded Sale CGC 9.4 sold for $14,400 on September 12th, 2021
Reported Sources Heritage Auctions

Graded Price Ranges

CGC 3.5 $1,110 (2 comps)
CGC 4.0 $1,220 (2 comps)
CGC 5.0 $836.50 (1 comp)
CGC 5.5 $717-$2,400 (3 comps)
CGC 6.0 $1,740-$3,600 (2 comps)
CGC 6.5 $1,740 (1 comp)
CGC 7.5 $2,880 (2 comps)
CGC 9.0 $3,824 (1 comp)
CGC 9.4 $14,400 (1 comp)
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Date
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9.4
$14,400
September 12th, 2021
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$1,110
May 19th, 2024
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$1,110
January 19th, 2025
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$1,220
February 28th, 2026
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$3,600
September 17th, 2023
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$2,880
June 9th, 2024
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