When introducing the “Elemental Firestorm” in 1989, DC Comics made special promotional efforts to get the word out about this dramatic change. The Elemental Firestorm was a fascinating character and a tremendous departure from what had come before. Two years prior writer John Ostrander had changed Firestorm from the classic Ronnie Raymond/Professor Stein combination to [...]
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Fury of Firestorm Advertisements – May and June 1982
Here are a couple advertisements that promoted The Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Man in various DC Comics in 1982. This first ad ran in comics cover dated May 1982. In reality, comics with this cover date probably reached stores in February 1982. This next ad ran in comics cover dated June 1982. In reality, [...]
The “Blank Slate” Firestorm – 1987-89
Back in 1987, Firestorm writer John Ostrander made a dramatic and risky change to the lead character of the series. For nine years, Firestorm had existed as the combination of the youthful Ronnie Raymond and the brilliant Professor Martin Stein. While merged, Raymond was in command of the Firestorm form with Stein a voice of [...]
Firestorm Appearances in September 2009
Firestorm is a busy guy this coming September. Here are a few comics he’ll be appearing in… While he’s not mentioned in the solicit below, you can see a great rendition of the Jason Rusch Firestorm above on the cover to Justice League of America #37 (shipping on my birthday!). JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #37 [...]
Black Lantern Firestorm… sneak peek
Last week DC released the following teaser of the Black Lantern Ronnie Raymond/Firestorm. It looks pretty freakin’ amazing! Even though it lists Ivan Reis’ name next to the picture, I’m pretty sure this drawing was done by Ethan Van Sciver. Since the drawing above is a negative, I reversed the black/white to show another version [...]
Super Powers Action Figures TV Commercial
Hell ya Firestorm’s gonna save Hawkman! And for the record, Firestorm don’t need Superman swooping in to save him from a fall. Firestorm can fly all by himself. Beat it, big blue! Thanks to Michael Bailey of Fortress of Baileytude and Views from the Longbox for directing me to this video. Support Firestorm! Fan the [...]
Firestorm (vol. III) Promotional Poster
This 11″ x 34″ promotional poster was sent to comic shops in April/May 2004. The owner of my local shop (Cosmic Cat Comics and Games) was kind enough to give this to me after the promotion was over. The art on the poster was done by ChrisCross, with the bottom portion of the poster making [...]
Secret Origins Advertisement – April 1986
Secret Origins was a fantastic series that started back in 1986. This particular ad appeared in comics that were cover-dated April 1986 and was cleverly dressed to look like the front page of the Daily Planet. Check out Firestorm in the bottom right-hand corner. He was featured early on in the Secret Origins series thanks to [...]
DC Direct Currents Advertisement – April 1978
Check out Firestorm appearing in a DC Direct Currents advertisement back in April 1978! Firestorm (volume I) was only on issue #2 at the time, and yet he was already considered enough of a player to appear in this ad. I wonder what would happen if I sent in a check today with this offer? [...]
Two-Fun Loving Guys…
Here is a little something to help you get through the weekend. It’s an advertisement for the Firestorm/Blue Devil crossover from 1986. Two of my absolute favorite characters teaming up! How cool is that?!?! I’ll be reviewing the issues themselves in the near future, but I thought I would share this ad for the crossover. [...]
