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The Fly [Adventures of the Fly]#1
Cover: Jack Kirby & Joe Simon

The Fly [Adventures of the Fly] #1

Aug 1959 · Archie · 0.10 USD
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In "The Strange New World of the Fly," orphan Tommy Troy stumbles into a haunted house of "wizards" after overhearing crooks, where he discovers a mysterious fly ring that opens a portal to another world. From it emerges Turan, a being from the advanced Fly People who have devolved into insects and now seek a worthy champion to fight crime and greed. With newfound abilities—wall-walking, super-strength, 360-degree vision, and unmatched cunning—Tommy dons a costume and becomes The Fly, confronting the crooks and bringing them to justice before returning to his true self. Written by Joe Simon and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with cover art by Kirby and inks by Simon, this 1959 adventure blends pulp mystery with early superhero flair in a 10-cent comic.

Contains 5 stories
The Strange New World of the Fly
8 pp · Superhero
Tommy Troy [The Fly]

In "The Strange New World of the Fly," orphan Tommy Troy stumbles into a haunted house of "wizards" after overhearing criminals, only to discover a fly ring that opens a portal to the realm of the Fly People—a once-super-advanced race now reduced to insects. Gifted with the ability to walk on walls, see in all directions, outsmart any trap, and wield super-strength, Tommy transforms into The Fly to confront greed and injustice. Now clad in a costume and armed with newfound powers, he sets out to deliver justice—before reverting back to his true self.

The Fly Discovers His Buzz Gun
5 pp · Superhero
Tommy Troy [The Fly]Dolly

When a runaway crook knocks Tommy Troy down in the foggy streets, he stumbles upon Dolly, a girl with a quick smile and quicker wit. With a flick of his ring, Tommy becomes The Fly, testing his new buzz gun on the fleeing thieves—only to find his powers come with a price. Back at the haunted house, the wizard’s scolding is just as sharp as the stingers he’s just fired.

Come into My Parlor
7 pp · Superhero
The FlySpider Spry (first appearance)

In "Come into My Parlor," The Fly takes on Spider Spry, a nimble crook who swings from webs and orchestrates underwater heists from a hidden water tower. When a series of waterfront thefts stirs suspicion, The Fly dives into the mystery—only to be disoriented by a sudden flash, plunging him into a perilous chase through nets and tides.

The Search
2 pp · Superhero
The FlyPrivate Strong [The Shield]

The Fly tracks down a desperate spy who’s come seeking The Shield, only to find Private Strong already on the scene. With a single shot, The Shield brings the man down—then faces a surprising visit from The Fly, who’s quick to warn, “I don’t want him in trouble in my magazine!”

Magic Eye
4 pp · Superhero
Tommy Troy [The Fly]Dolly

In "Magic Eye," The Fly and Dolly stumble upon a malfunctioning robot in an electronics shop, only to discover the machine’s true master is a scientist temporarily trapped in his own creation. With the robot’s remote still active, The Fly must outthink the chaos before the man’s own mind gives way to the machine’s control.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $31
CGC 9.8 $18,830*
CGC 9.6 $5,889*
CGC 9.4 $3,015*
CGC 9.2 $1,835*
CGC 9.0 $1,257*
CGC 8.5 $896
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CGC 8.0 $669
CGC 7.5 $529*
CGC 7.0 $439
CGC 6.5 $361*
CGC 6.0 $286
CGC 5.5 $251*
CGC 5.0 $224
CGC 4.5 $177
CGC 4.0 $165
CGC 3.5 $138
CGC 3.0 $122*
CGC 2.5 $103*
CGC 2.0 $87*
CGC 1.5 $65*
CGC 1.0 $57*
CGC 0.5 $52*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Full credits

writer, inker Joe Simon
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Joe Simon

Reprints

Reprinted in Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #8 (1978), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #19 (1978), Archie Comics Digest #33 (1978), Blue Ribbon Comics #1 (1983), Blue Ribbon Comics #10 (1984), Creepy Worlds #240 (1987), The Adventures of the Fly #1 (2004), Strange #6 bis (2008), The Best of Simon and Kirby #[nn] (2009), The Simon and Kirby Library #[nn] (2010), Atemi #7, Creepy Worlds #92

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