The idea that Super-Storm might be the combined form of up to 6 people suggests a thematic connection with the Super Sentai (AKA Power Rangers in the US), where a team of (generally) 5 individuals (typically later joined by a 6th) each have their own powers but can combine them when necessary (typically giant guns and giant robots). Perhaps the Firestorm Matrix is seeking out “The Six” who can form the “Perfect Super-Storm?” With each one of “The Six” bringing some element of the Nuclear Man to the table?

Also, “super science” has me personally hoping for the mad scientist crew (or some subset thereof) from Oolong Island.

Unfortunately, with Gail Simone handling the writing chores, this title will have to be one I sample before I buy. Her track record with me is not the strongest, and her work has a habit of rubbing me the wrong way… like a cheese grater.

It’s not really Firestorm unless he’s got a talking head next to him (even though yes, that’s happened over the years), so I’m thinking maybe either of them can become Firestorm, with the other riding shotgun. It’s all about who calls the powers forth first.

In Brightest Day, Prof. Stein died (booo!) but our combined hero had to deal with the “voice” of the Black Lantern Firestorm, which “Super-Storm” here shares a zombied face with. And I don’t know how the reboot/relaunch will affect Firestorm’s history, but it seems strange that BD would give Firestorm that ticking bomb cliffhanger and then not exploit it (BD was bu Johns who is the architect of the Flushpoint). So if the new book somehow follows from BD, the countdown may be to an anti-matter Firestorm that could destroy our positive matter universe. However, the combined symbols on the anti-Firestorm’s chest reveal another layer that makes the cover harder to see as a simply symbolic representation of that possibility.

Thanks for the insights, Shag! This is definitely one of the Relaunch books I find most intriguing.

In regard to the upper left symbol, the coloring is more like Ronnie’s in the second image that was released last week – white circle with black burst lines. That second image was removed from most sites by the request of DC. I’ve updated this post with this information.

Super-Storm is clearly wearing the Anti-Monitor’s armor. If the Brightest Day retcon that Firestorm was created from the big bang spark is still true following Flashpoint, that may explain them being connected in some way.