Amazing Stories of Suspense #84
"Meet The Fly... Master of the Insect World!" delivers a chilling, grounded tale of mystery and quiet dread, spotlighting a seemingly innocent teddy bear that carries a secret far beyond its plush exterior. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with eerie precision by Steve Ditko—whose inks heighten the story’s unsettling atmosphere—this issue unfolds with a creeping unease rooted in the ordinary. The cover by John Severin captures the story’s tension in bold, stark lines, making this a standout in the Alan Class run.
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As a young girl, Carol had received a teddy bear that she kept by her side always. Her husband, Jim, is a surveyor, and is assigned to a rough rocky region for a short period. Jim spots some mountain lions tracks, and, gun in hand, goes off after the beast; however, the mountain lion knocks Jim aside, damaging his gun, and heads for the tent where Carol is asleep. When Jim reaches the tent the mountain lion is dead and the teddy bear has some inexplicable scratches on it. Jim no longer criticizes Carol for wanting to take the bear everywhere.
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