The Human Fly

Marvel’s The Human Fly (1977–1979) is a short-lived, 19-issue series inspired by the real-life stunt performer known as the Human Fly. Written primarily by Bill Mantlo, with art by Lee Elias, Frank Robbins, and Bob Lubbers, the comic follows a mysterious, masked daredevil who performs death-defying stunts while secretly aiding the innocent. A quirky blend of super-heroics and real-world stunt spectacle, it stands as a curious artifact of Marvel’s late-1970s willingness to turn a pop-culture oddity into a costumed crusader.