| The Fly | |
|---|---|
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Red Circle Comics |
| First appearance | The Double Life of Private Strong #1 (June 1959) |
| Created by | Joe Simon (writer and artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Thomas "Tommy" Troy |
| Team affiliations | Mighty Crusaders |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, flight, has all the powers of the insect kingdom, size manipulation, insect telepathy |
The Fly is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Red Circle Comics, an imprint of Archie Comics. He was created by Joe Simon as part of Archie's "Archie Adventure Series" and later camped up (as Fly Man) as part of the company's Mighty Comics line. He first appeared in The Double Life of Private Strong #1 (June 1959); however, his origin story and first "full-length" appearance were in Adventures of the Fly #1 (Aug. 1959).[1]
- ^ Schelly, William (2013). American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1950s. TwoMorrows Publishing. pp. 223–224. ISBN 9781605490540.