Human Fly (1977 Marvel) UK Edition comic books 1975-1977
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Issue #1UK
$12.75
UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly.
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Issue #3UK
$3.60
UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "Castle in the Clouds!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Don Perlin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. A rich man enlist the help of the Human Fly to rescue his daughter that has been kidnapped. But the Fly soon discovers that there is more to this caper than meets the eye. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly #3-4 are some of the first comic books I can remember reading as a child. Though the Fly didn't last, my passion for comics has lasted my entire life. – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist.
