The Fall

The Silver Surfer touches him, and his powers and control of his body flee. Johnny Storm plummets through the sky towards Earth, and all his mind's attempts to command his body into flight go ignored. Three minutes ago flying was as natural as drinking water. Now he is powerless as the distance between him and the ground closes too quickly.

For the first time since his exposure to cosmic rays turned him into the Human Torch, Johnny wonders if he can die. His own mortality wasn't a subject he'd considered much even before the accident. Now, real fear creeps through him. Having zero control over his body scares him. He closes his eyes and tries to brace himself for the impact. Even this he cannot do.