The Fly

Real Name: Thomas Troy

First Appearance: Adventures of the Fly #1, August 1959; Adventures of the Fly 1-31, Double Life of Private Strong 1, 2, Fly Man 32-39, Laugh Comics 128, 129, 132, 137-139, Mighty Crusaders 1-7, Pep Comics 151, 154, 160, The Shadow 3, 4, 6, 7, Super Heroes vs. Super Villains 1

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Aliases: Fly-Man

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History: Tommy Troy was a youth in the employ of Mr.March, a man rumoured to be a sorcerer. Sneaking into his boss' attic, Tommy found an unusual ring, which he placed on his finger. Suddenly he found himself in the presence of Turan, emissary of the Fly People, who announced that Tommy was to be his people's champion, able to use all the powers of the lost fly race. Whenever he rubbed the ring, he would be transformed into the Fly.

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Comments: Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby

The original 1960's version of the character was also known as Fly-Man.

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