One of the greatest unsolved mysteries of Firestorm lore is what happened to the pointed temples?!?! It’s been called one of the most confounding mysteries of modern comics. Essays and dissertations have been composed on this baffling topic. Read on and prepare to be bewildered… When Firestorm premiered his cowl featured pointed temples. While this [...]
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Firestorm and The Hero Initiative JLA Covers
The Hero Initiative, a charity dedicated to helping comic creators in medical or financial need, recently partnered with DC Comics on a new Justice League of America project. Dozens of artists were asked to create their own covers for Justice League of America #50 using 100 blank-covered cardstock copies of the book. Several Firestorm artists [...]
Eddie Earhart – The Man Who Created Firestorm
If you were asked who is responsible for the creation of Firestorm, the choices that come to mind might include: Professor Martin Stein, Ronnie Raymond, the Fire Elemental, or even Gerry Conway. If you picked any of those, you’d be wrong. The man responsible for the creation of Firestorm is without a doubt the eco-terrorist [...]
Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom Exclusive Interview
We’ve got a special treat today here at FIRESTORM FAN – an amazing interview with Firestorm creators, Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom! Back in 1977, Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom created the character of Firestorm the Nuclear Man. Now seemed the ideal time to sit down with Gerry and Al as the Firestorm: The Nuclear [...]
Al Milgrom Firestorm Sketch from 1979
Check out this fantastic 1979 sketch of Firestorm by Al Milgrom! I thought this would help us get ready for the big interview tomorrow with Firestorm creators Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom! Truly classic Firestorm! Interestingly, this was drawn during a period when Firestorm’s continued existence was questionable. He’d only appeared in five issues of [...]
Happy Fourth of July!
I thought we’d celebrate July 4th here at FIRESTORM FAN with a shot of the Nuclear Man flying over the Statue of Liberty! Click the image below to enlarge. This gorgeous two-page spread comes from ole flamebrain’s first appearance – Firestorm the Nuclear Man #1! Story by Gerry Conway and art by Al Milgrom. Support [...]
It’s a digital Firestorm – The Nuclear Man comes to comiXology!
Firestorm has gone digital! You can now download the original five issue run of Firestorm from comiXology! And each issue is only $0.99!!! That’s a heck of a deal for Gerry Conway’s and Al Milgrom’s earliest Firestorm appearances. Personally, I recommend you also buy the upcoming Firestorm trade paperback. It includes several Flash back-ups, and [...]
Pre-Order the FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN Trade Paperback Right Now
Two weeks ago DC finally published their solicitation for the FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN trade paperback. It’s been listed on Amazon for months, but it’s nice to finally see the official announcement from DC. Also, keep reading as there may be some “easter eggs” that aren’t mentioned in the solicit! FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN Written [...]
