Human Torch

Origin
One day, Professor Thineas Horton held a press conference to display his newest creation: The world's first android. However, when the media saw that the android could be set on fire and could not control the flames, they demanded it be destroyed. Not wanting to do so, the Professor placed the android in a glass tank surrounded by concrete in the hopes of one day discovering how the flames could be controlled.

Some time later, an explosion was heard and the android, now called the Human Torch, was gone. Running across two get-rich-quick schemers, they attempted to sell the android for a profit but, couldn't find a buyer. A battle ensued and the schemers were killed.

The Human Torch then displayed to the authorities that he could control his flames and promptly told of the schemers plans. The court ruled the android could be left in the care of the Professor however, once they were home, the Professor also expressed in making money off his flame power resulting in the Human Torch to realize that humans would only continue to use him for their selfish purposes and escaped through the ceiling to be free.

Powers and Abilities

 * The Human Torch could completely engulf himself in flames, making himself lighter than air and giving him the ability to fly. He could also created flame balls that he could throw.

Golden Age Public Domain Appearances

 * Marvel Comics #1