One Marvel series I never got around to reading was The Human Fly. I saw ads in other comics for it, but never remember seeing copies for sale. The concept did intrigue me, though - a superhero based on a real life stunt man! Was the title any good?
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My brother bought the first few issues. My recollection is that it wasn't all that great, but other people may have different opinions. And I believe that the whole "real-life stunt man" thing was more-or-less an advertising gimmick.
ReplyDeleteThe comic was fun at the time, haven't read it lately.
ReplyDeleteTHere was a real life stuntman named Rick Rojatt who dressed in that costume.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhYTH9BP-nc
When a kid, I enjoyed reading it. But I only bought a few issues. Still, I'd love to see a revival of the character. And I loved seeing him in your cover.
ReplyDeleteNot really, Ross. It only lasted three issues. Or, at least, I only managed to buy the first three issues before my neighborhood variety store stopped ordering them. And no price guide I've ever read lists them as even three-figure collectibles!
ReplyDeleteIn short? They're still only worth the twenty cents all Marvel Comics seemed to be, back then.
Wouldn't it be something if Thomas Troy turned out to be the long-lost father of Donna Troy?
ReplyDeleteActually, I really enjoyed the series. I brought every issue off the racks and still reread them today. Great art by Frank Robbins and Lee Elias, and even some crossovers with the likes of Spider-Man. I liked the concept of a real-life superhero as well, and though the whole series was unique and well done. Definitely worth your time to check out.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting team up for the real life Human Fly could be with Evel Knievel- maybe Hulk Hogan and Mr T. And leading the charge? Don Rickles of course!
ReplyDeleteI have to correct Cary Comic, the Marvel series The Human Fly actually went for 19 issues. I read #8 & #12 and enjoyed them. I do wish he hadn't just disappeared but maybe Marvel had a contract with the real life stuntman who was the Human Fly that expired. Don't know.
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ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be something if Thomas Troy turned out to be the long-lost father of Donna Troy?
And ancestor of Star Trek's Deanna Troi! :p
Awesome cover as I really like all of these characters. I own every issue of The HUMAN FLY. A very underrated title in my opinion. The series was action-packed and had sort of a DAREDEVIL vibe to it.
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@Mike Shirley: you think you're being good-naturedly sarcastic. But, I would actually be in favor of a team-up between Star Trek:TOS and the New Teen Titans of the 1980's. If not as a real-world intercompany crossover, then as a Ross simulation thereof!
ReplyDeleteAnyone else out there feel likewise?
@Ord: then, I was right the second time. My neighborhood variety store must have regarded the series as a liability (not an asset). ergo: cessation of ordering it.
ReplyDeleteWhen the villain Human Fly fought Spider-Man, I was just a kid. I thought the idea of a Fly challenging a Spider waas sensoble, and the acidic vomit attack was cool (As I said, I was a kid). I wasn't too wild about the stuntman, his stories seemed rather flat.
ReplyDeleteA nice little mini-documentary: https://vimeo.com/16883148
ReplyDeleteA really good article about the real life stuntman: https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/news/a5684/the-human-fly/
ReplyDeleteCool cover!
ReplyDeleteI think I had one of the first few issues. Maybe THE First issue. It was pretty good. I remember Frank Robbins from The Invaders book. It was a pretty good read.
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ReplyDeleteNope, not being sarcastic about the Troy/Troi thing but thanks for telling me how I feel about it.
But seriously I legitimately do want a Star Trek/Titans crossover if only because of the Troi sync, but the Dick Grayson/Amanda Grayson connection.
How about a sequel featuring the Human Fly twins from the 1967 Grantray cartoon?
ReplyDeleteAn obvious crossover would be between the Human Fly and Blue Devil -- two stuntmen turned hero! (Maybe bring in Lee Majors' Fall Guy too?)
ReplyDeleteAnd The Cougar from Atlas Comics.
Delete@Dr. OTR: don't forget the Golden Age hero called Stunt Man!
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ReplyDeleteThat was Super Fly (as played by the late, great Ron O'Neal...iirc).
ReplyDeleteIs that the same Ron O'Neal who co-starred, with Chuck Norris, in 1979's "A Force of One?"
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe so.
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ReplyDeleteThe Human Fly was a lot of fun.
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