Carl Burgos
| Carl Burgos | |
|---|---|
| Born | Max Finkelstein April 18, 1916 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 1984 (aged 67) Nassau County, New York, U.S. |
| Area(s) | Penciller, Artist |
Notable works | Original Human Torch |
| Awards | Jack Kirby Hall of Fame (1996) |
Carl Burgos (/ˈbɜːrɡoʊs/ BUR-gohss; born Max Finkelstein /ˈfɪŋkəlstiːn/ FING-kəl-steen; April 18, 1916 – March 1984) was an American comic book and advertising artist best known for creating the original Human Torch in Marvel Comics #1 (Oct. 1939), during the period historians and fans call the Golden Age of comic books.
He was inducted into comic books' Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1996.