First Potential Look at Jim Hammond, the Original Human Torch, in Marvel’s VisionQuest

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Marvel Television’s VisionQuest.

Jim Hammond is confirmed to appear in Marvel Television’s VisionQuest series.

Jim Hammond is the first android created by Stark Industries and is also known as the original Human Torch from the comics. In Captain America: The First Avenger, we briefly saw him during the 1943 Stark Expo organized by Howard Stark.

Marvel Studios has released a new teaser for VisionQuest, which teases a glimpse of Jim Hammond fully engulfed in flames while standing in a book-lined study or office. The scene appears to reimagine his classic fiery powers and comic-accurate design as an early 1940s hero. See the image below.

According to a recent VisionQuest plot leak, Jim Hammond’s story will be explored in the series. Hammond is set to appear in just one episode, while his creator will have a much larger role throughout the show.

Who is Jim Hammond in Marvel Comics?

In the comics, Jim Hammond, also known as the Original Human Torch, first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 (1939), originally published by Timely Comics. He is an android created by Professor Phineas Horton who can generate and control flames, fly, and withstand extreme temperatures. Hammond is one of Marvel’s earliest superheroes and was associated with characters such as Captain America and Namor during the Golden Age of Comics.

Below, you can see the first look at T’Nia Miller as Jocasta in VisionQuest. Jocasta is seen as a shadowy, hooded figure with glowing red eyes.

According to ScreenRant, Vision will have his own Avengers team in VisionQuest, known as the “AI Avengers.” The team reportedly consists of Ultron, J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., Dum-E, and U.

In a recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes, VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas revealed that the final two episodes of the series will heavily focus on Vision and Ultron.

Matalas said, “I was lucky enough to direct the final two episodes, which are very heavy on both of them.”

Speaking to Empire Magazine, Paul Bettany described VisionQuest as a “spiritual successor” to WandaVision.

He said, “There is something that is so redolent of WandaVision, without being an homage. The spirit of taking a massive swing at this story, I think, is absolutely continued. And I do think Marvel gets rewarded when it does that.”

Here’s the synopsis for VisionQuest:

“When VisionQuest begins, Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron’s influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.”

The cast of VisionQuest includes Paul Bettany as Vision, James Spader as Ultron, Ruaridh Mollica as Tommy Maximoff/Speed and Thomas Shepherd, Todd Stashwick as Paladin, T’Nia Miller as Jocasta, Lauren Morais as Lisa Molinari, Orla Brady as F.R.I.D.A.Y., Diane Morgan as an associate of Paladin, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis as D.U.M.-E, Jonathan Sayer as U, Emily Hampshire as E.D.I.T.H., and James D’Arcy as J.A.R.V.I.S. Faran Tahir also reprises his role as Raza, with Cristian Lavin and Mary McDonnell appearing in undisclosed roles.

The series is directed by Christopher J. Byrne, Gandja Monteiro, Vincenzo Natali, Terry Matalas, and written by Terry Matalas, Cindy Appel, Christopher Monfette, Nicole Falsetti, and Matthew Okumura.

VisionQuest premieres October 14, 2026, on Disney+, with the eight-episode series officially included in Phase Six of the MCU.