by Alex Ross
First published 2010
The Human Torch lies dead, honored with military ceremony. But for an artificial being, death raises questions that the Mad Thinker cannot resist exploring. He forces Tom Raymond, once known as Toro and the Torch's closest companion, into an unwilling partnership to uncover what mortality means for a synthetic man. Raymond finds himself caught between loyalty to his fallen friend's memory and the Thinker's relentless scientific curiosity. As the experiments progress, Raymond must confront not only the villain's schemes but also his own grief over losing the android who meant more to him than family. The investigation becomes a test of friendship that extends beyond the grave, forcing Raymond to decide how far he will go to protect what remains of his oldest ally.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, artificial-intelligence
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
192 pages · Paperback · Marvel Enterprises