Today we’re piloting the Wayback Machine to November 21, 1977, exactly two weeks before the first appearance of our favorite Nuclear Man in Firestorm #1. On this fortnight before Firestorm’s debut, Teen Titans #53 hit the stands. This particular issue is probably best known for featuring the end of the original Teen Titans. However, also worth [...]
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Unusual Suspects: Darkseid versus Firestorm
When you think of Firestorm foes, characters that typically come to mind include: Killer Frost, Multiplex, Hyena, Typhoon, Plastique, Deathstorm, or maybe even Slipknot. However, in Firestorm’s 34 years he’s faced quite a few other foes. Today we’re starting a new semi-regular feature looking at some of Firestorm’s more unusual opponents. Welcome to the first [...]
Satan in Firestorm? No, it’s just the Satin Satan…
Today we take a tongue-in-cheek look at one of Firestorm’s early villains – The Satin Satan! This magical foe plagued the JLA in Justice League of America#179 & 180. Justice League of America #179 – “The Siren Song of the Satin Satan” (June 1980) Justice League of America #180 – “A Beautiful Evil” (July 1980) [...]
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 [...]
Rogue’s Gallery: Firestorm’s Nuclear Nemeses
Rogue’s Gallery Week concludes here at FIRESTORM FAN! As a superhero, you know you’ve hit the big time when a collection of your enemies band together in an attempt to defeat you. The Superman Revenge Squad, Spider-Man’s Sinister Six, and Flash’s Rogues… just to name a few. On one occasion, four of Firestorm’s foes teamed-up [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Don’t forget, pre-order your FIRESTORM THE NUCLEAR MAN TPB
Be sure to pre-order your copy of the FIRESTORM THE NUCLEAR MAN trade paperback ASAP! Most local comic book shops will be placing their orders for this collection with their distributors within the next few days. Don’t miss the chance to pre-order this trade paperback! Even if you already have the issues, order a copy [...]
