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Early Jason Rusch Firestorm designs by CrissCross

Recently on Facebook, artist CrissCross posted several of his concept drawings for Firestorm. These were done back in 2003 as they worked to develop the look Jason Rusch would eventually debut in Firestorm vol. III (May 2004). You’ll find six versions below that are breathtaking and wildly different from the final design. Click each image to enlarge so you can see all the intricate detail. According to CrissCross, “I had a particular vision for a Quantum Man, not a Nuclear one.”

Each design is gorgeous and exploding with creativity! These are so cool, I hope CrissCross re-purposes these designs elsewhere. I love them all, but if I had to pick a favorite for Firestorm, I’d probably go with Version 7. How about you?

Firestorm Jason Rusch designs by CrissCross

Firestorm Jason Rusch designs by CrissCross

Firestorm Jason Rusch designs by CrissCross

 Firestorm Jason Rusch designs by CrissCross

Starting with version #5 below, you’ll notice CrissCross references Jim Lee’s Firestorm designs. I’m guessing he’s referring to Jim Lee’s designs from 2003 that later appeared in Wizard Magazine. Click here to see Jim Lee’s designs.

Firestorm Jason Rusch designs by CrissCross

Firestorm Jason Rusch designs by CrissCrossWow! Some truly amazing designs!  My thanks to CrissCross for allowing me to present them here. Be sure to visit CrissCross on his blog, Facebook, and Twitter!

My thanks to Abel Padilla for bringing these to my attention. THANKS!

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2 Comments

  1. 7 looks pretty close to the design they went with.

    They totally need to reuse #2 for a villain design. Heck I say I’d prefer for that look for deathstorm.

  2. Martin Gray says:

    Blimey, amazing but far too busy. I prefer the one they went with.

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