15 Years Ago, Spider-Man Finally Joined a Major Marvel Team after Fifty Years of Trying

In the dramatic conclusion to the popular Fantastic Four story arc “Three,” Johnny Storm, also known as the Human Torch, tragically died. He sacrificed himself in the Negative Zone to allow the rest of the Fantastic Four to escape the devastating Annihilation Wave. His death deeply affected his teammates. Before he died, Johnny had already thought about who could potentially take his place on the team, and he nominated his friend, Spider-Man, as the best choice.







