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Trivia: There have been 2 Human Torches in the Marvel Universe. The First, Jim Hammond, was a android who fought with Captain America in World War 2 and the other, Johnny Storm, is the currently dead member of the Fantastic Four.

More Trivia: Jim Hammond made a cameo in 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger”. He was the mannequin inside the glass case when Steve and Bucky first arrive at the Stark Expo. He was still deactivated though.

( Art by Alex Ross; Marvels #0)

Trivia: Captain America was NOT the first avenger.
In fact, he’s the 6th. He first joins the team in The Avengers #4.
Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner, ends up freeing Steve Rogers all thanks to a major hissy fit.

True Story.
(Art by the Legendary Jack Kirby; The Avengers #4)