The Fly

A young boy who discovered a magical ring that transformed him into the superhero the Fly, granting him insect-based powers and abilities. Created during the late 1950s superhero revival, he debuted in Archie's adventure comics line.

Born in the pages of The Double Life of Private Strong #1 in 1959, The Fly is a genuine Silver Age original whose wings have carried them through more than five decades of comics history. With a catalog presence spanning from 1959 all the way to 2010 and two key-issue appearances to their name, this character has earned genuine collector respect across a remarkable run. The Fly turns up most frequently in Creepy Worlds, The Mighty Crusaders, and Blue Ribbon Comics — a eclectic mix that speaks to the character's broad appeal — and shares adventures with a fascinating roster including Tommy Troy, The Jaguar, The Shield, and Kim Brand. If you love hunting down the overlooked heroes of comics' Silver Age golden moment, The Fly is exactly the kind of discovery that makes digging through back-issue bins so rewarding.