Comments on: Gerry Conway Firestorm Interview

By: Yes, I used the word “elements” intentionally.

Yes, I used the word “elements” intentionally. — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:02:34 +0000

[…] this Firestorm Fan Page, which (along with a couple of Al Milgrom’s pages for #7) links to an audio interview with Firestorm cocreator Gerry Conway and states the Reptile Man eventually became Batman villain Killer Croc. Huh. (Also, I would have […]

By: Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom Exclusive Interview on Firestorm | Firestorm Fan

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:04:40 +0000

[…] interested in hearing more from Gerry, I’ve interviewed him on two previous occasions. Click here for an interview with Gerry specifically about Firestorm. Click here for an interview with Gerry […]

By: Gerry Conway Interview on Comics and TV Career | Firestorm Fan

Gerry Conway Interview on Comics and TV Career | Firestorm Fan — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:35:01 +0000

[…] generous with his time sitting down with us for about two hours. What a great guy! Previously I interviewed Gerry specifically about Firestorm, whom he co-created with Al Milgrom. This time we tackled his entire comics and TV career, yet […]

By: James

James — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:50:02 +0000

And hey, what’s wrong with meeting Firestorm first through Superfriends? 😉 😉 That’s how it worked with me. Then many years later I had my memory of him jogged by a mention in Wizard or something and that started my collecting of back issues. I trust it worked the same for a lot of us.

By: James

James — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:32:14 +0000

Gonna start listening now…

I can’t wait to see if he mentions what he thought of Ostrander’s run (including the controversial Elemental Firestorm)

By: Gorillamydreamz

Gorillamydreamz — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:06:04 +0000

Wow! What a terrific interview. I’m going to listen to Part Two this weekend. Gerry sounds as intelligent as I’d hoped and is justifiably proud of his work without being precious about it. I picked up on so many aspects of the character that he feels he jacked into.

Flash Thompson bit by the spider indeed!

Cliff Carmichael never quite worked for me because he was essentially the Peter Parker character acting like Flash Thompson. If his disdain had been somehow less physical and violently angry, he’d have made a much stronger supporting character.

It’s true, when characters stray too far from the iconography of their original make-up they become unrecognizable. Firestorm never worked for me except when he’s a bit of a goof alternately ignoring and accepting advice from his older, more sensible alternate self.

And the whole idea that the Prof couldn’t remember what was happening and it was slowly destroying his life always tugged at my heart.

Thank you!!!

http://www.comicanuck.com

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:50:11 +0000

That was awesome Shag – I’ve been looking forward to listening to this in the weekend and it definitely didn’t disappoint!

He’s so honest and straight forward, it makes the interview as insightful as it is refreshing.

Right on to part 2!

By: Frank Lee Delano

Frank Lee Delano — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:19:53 +0000

I’m just glad to finally know it’s pronounced “Jerry,” not “Gary.” Stupid soundless comics. Also, good to know I my read on Firestorm was intentional (Flash Thompson bitten by spider,) and I’m glad Firestorm missed out on Killer Croc. He works much better as one of my favorite Batman villains. Plus, Vixen! For seven seconds or so!

By: outburst

outburst — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:59:01 +0000

Great job. It was awesome to hear the stories of Flametop’s creation and what Gerry thought about the direction Firestorm went in after he left the character.
Can’t wait for part 2!

By: JGOLD

JGOLD — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:49:03 +0000

Great Job SHAG!!!