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Firestorm backups from The Flash #289 & #290/Aquaman and the Others #2 – FIRE & WATER #88

May 12th, 2014
by Shag.
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Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 88th episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is now available for your listening pleasure! THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is the official podcast of FIRESTORM FAN and THE AQUAMAN SHRINE.

We discuss the classic Firestorm backup stories from THE FLASH #289 & 290 (1980), by Gerry Conway and George Perez. Featuring Perez’s very first work for DC Comics! This is the first installment in a new reoccurring feature covering backup stories of our favorite heroes. Plus, the new golden age of Aquaman continues as we cover the 2nd issue of AQUAMAN AND THE OTHERS, by Dan Jurgens, Lan Medina, and Allen Martinez.

You can find the 88th episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST on iTunes. While you’re there, please drop us a review on the iTunes page. Every comment helps! Alternatively, you may download the podcast by right-clicking here, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (27 MB).

As always, thanks to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Opening theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Special thanks to Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic original closing theme! This episode brought to you in part by InStockTrades.com!

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Here it is, George Perez’s very first page for DC Comics! The splash page for the Firestorm back-up story in The Flash #289! Click to enlarge!

THE FLASH #289 & 290 (1980), by Gerry Conway and George Perez

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Flash back-up stories, George Perez, Gerry Conway, Podcast.
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Disney & Firestorm Mash-up with Goofy, Elsa and Jiminy by James Silvani

May 8th, 2014
by Shag.
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I love this convention sketch by James Silvani so much! It features a very clever mash-up between Firestorm and Disney characters! Goofy is playing the role of Ronnie Raymond, Jiminy Cricket is playing the role of Professor Martin Stein, and Elsa the Snow Queen from Disney’s Frozen is playing Killer Frost! Click the image to enlarge!

Disney & Firestorm Mash-up featuring Elsa from Frozen as Killer Frost, Goofy as Ronnie Raymond, and Jiminy Cricket as Professor Stein - art by James Silvani

This sketch comes from the collection of die-hard match-head Philip Rutledge (a.k.a. Count Comics)! He picked this up at the Emerald City Comic Con 2014.

Artist James Silvani really knocked this one out of the park! It’s cute, clever, and works on so many levels!! Silvani is best known for his work on Boom’s Darkwing Duck series a few years ago. Keep up with James Silvani on his website, his blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr!

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Killer Frost, Professor Martin Stein, Sketch/Art.
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Go read THE NEW 52: FUTURES END #1 in stores today!

May 7th, 2014
by Shag.
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Quit goofing around on the internet. Go read The New 52: Futures End #1 in stores today! While Firestorm didn’t show up in issue #0, it seems likely he’ll make an appearance here!

If you can’t get to the comic shop right now (what’s wrong with you?!?!), then head over to Comic Book Resources to check out the six page preview! This issue has a story by Jeff Lemire, Brian Azzarello, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen, with art by Patrick Zircher, and a cover by Ryan Sook.

The New 52: Futures End #1 cover by Ryan Sook

This could be a big break for our favorite Nuclear Man! Leave your comments here!

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Posted in: Comic books, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Futures End.
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Classic Fury of Firestorm #10 Review & Aquaman #30 – FIRE & WATER #87

May 5th, 2014
by Shag.
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Continuing THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST coverage of the classic Fury of Firestorm series from 1982! 

Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 87th episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is now available for your listening pleasure! THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is the official podcast of FIRESTORM FAN and THE AQUAMAN SHRINE.

This episode Rob and Shag have ringside seats for the fight with Hercules in Aquaman #30 by Jeff Parker, Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, Alvaro Martinez, Raul Fernandez, and Rain Beredo. Next, the return of the Hyena in The Fury of Firestorm #10 (Mar. 1983) by Gerry Conway, Pat Broderick, Rodin Rodriguez, Gene D’Angelo, and Adam Kubert. Finally, we sprinkle in a dash of Star Wars and Futures End chat!

You can find the 87th episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST on iTunes. While you’re there, please drop us a review on the iTunes page. Every comment helps! Alternatively, you may download the podcast by right-clicking here, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (30 MB).

As always, thanks to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Opening theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Special thanks to Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic original closing theme! This episode brought to you in part by InStockTrades.com!

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The Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Man vol II #10 cover by Pat Broderick and Dick Giordano! Interior story and art by Gerry Conway, Pat Broderick and Rodin Rodriguez! Click to enlarge!

Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Man #10 cover by Pat Broderick and Dick Giordano

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Posted in: Comic books, Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm comic vol. II, Gerry Conway, Pat Broderick, Podcast, Professor Martin Stein, Rodin Rodriguez, Ronnie Raymond.
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Futures End teaser, plus does it tie into Crisis on Infinite Earths 30th anniversary?

Apr 30th, 2014
by Shag.
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This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day and with it comes The New 52 – Futures End #0! Newsarama ran an in-depth interview yesterday with Dan Jurgens and Brian Azzarello on the upcoming weekly series.  Definitely head over to Newsarama and read that interview. While Firestorm wasn’t mentioned by name, he does show up on the teaser image below! Click the image to enlarge.

The New 52 - Futures End teaser poster

A big surprise in the interview was the discussion how the conclusions of The New 52 – Futures End and Earth 2: World’s End coincide with the 30th anniversary of Crisis on Infinite Earths. This It was described as serendipitous. Hmmm.. where is all this leading? Speculate and discuss!

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Posted in: Comic books, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Futures End.
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Super Powers: Galactic Guardians/Filmation Aquaman Commentary – FIRE & WATER #86

Apr 28th, 2014
by Shag.
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Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water PodcastThe 86th episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is now available for your listening pleasure! THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is the official podcast of FIRESTORM FAN and THE AQUAMAN SHRINE.

This episode Shag and Rob provide audio commentary for the second episode double-header of the 1985 classic, The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians: “The Ghost Ship” and “The Bizarro Super Powers Team”! It’s Firestorm, Cyborg, Superman & Wonder Woman vs Darkseid, Bizarro & Mxyzptlk!! Then they tackle the first two episodes of the 1967 Filmation Aquaman series: “Menace of the Black Manta” and “The Rampaging Reptile Men.” Aquaman, Aqualad and Mera vs Black Manta and … The Trench?!?! This episode brought to you in part by InStockTrades.com!

You can find the 86th episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST on iTunes. While you’re there, please drop us a review on the iTunes page. Every comment helps! Alternatively, you may download the podcast by right-clicking here, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (26 MB).

If you want to follow along, you can watch the episodes here:

As always, thanks to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Opening theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Special thanks to Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic original closing theme! 

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Below are just a few screen captures featuring Firestorm from this episode of The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians! For even more, be sure to check out Tumblr!

Super Power Team: Galactic Guardians - The Ghost Ship

Super Power Team: Galactic Guardians - The Ghost Ship

Super Power Team: Galactic Guardians - Bizarro Super Powers Team

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Posted in: Cartoons, Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Justice League of America, Podcast, Super Powers Collection.
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Danielle Panabaker debuts as Caitlin Snow on Arrow

Apr 23rd, 2014
by Shag.
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It’s been quite the week for Killer Frost! Yesterday we talked about the new Batman: Assault on Arkham animated film featuring Killer Frost. Today we’re shouting-out Danielle Panabaker’s debut as Caitlin Snow on last Wednesday’s episode of the CW’s Arrow. You Match-heads already know, but for those unaware Caitlin Snow is the alter-ego of the new Killer Frost appearing in recent DC Comics.

This appearance of Caitlin Snow serves as a lead-in to the upcoming Arrow spin-off, The Flash. Both Caitlin Snow and Cisco Ramon (played by Carlos Valdes) are slated to appear in the pilot of The Flash (and possibly as regulars). No word yet if Panabaker’s Caitlin Snow will become Killer Frost, but seems likely given the faithfulness to the comics displayed on Arrow. If you missed last week’s episode of Arrow, check your local cable company for on-demand options or watch it on Hulu. You can also check out a scene with Panabaker on DC All Access by clicking here (scene starts at 3:14).

Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow on Arrow, leading into the Flash

Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow on Arrow, leading to The Flash

Great job, Danielle! Looking forward to your role as Caitlin Snow on the upcoming Flash TV series! My thanks to all the folks who gave me heads-up on this appearance (far too many to list here, but you know who you are!).

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Killer Frost in new animated film – Batman: Assault on Arkham

Apr 22nd, 2014
by Shag.
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Killer Frost appears in the new trailer for the upcoming animated film, Batman: Assault on Arkham! The film is a vehicle for the Suicide Squad, including characters such as: Joker, Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Riddler, Amanda Waller, Captain Boomerang, King Shark, and more. This direct-to-video release takes place in the same universe as the Batman: Arkham video game franchise. First announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, it should see release in mid-2014. No word yet on the voice casting for Killer Frost, but we’ll keep you posted!

Killer Frost in Batman: Assault on Arkham

Check out the trailer below! If you can’t view the embedded video, click here.

My thanks to Oscar Olalde and boy nerdgeek for the heads-up on this new film!

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Posted in: Cartoons, Games, Killer Frost.
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WHO’S WHO: The Definitive Podcast of the DC Universe, Volume XIX

Apr 21st, 2014
by Shag.
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Who's Who: The Definitive Podcast of the DC UniverseThe Fire and Water Podcast Presents… WHO’S WHO: THE DEFINITIVE PODCAST OF THE DC UNIVERSE, Volume XIX!

The nineteenth episode of our WHO’S WHO podcast is now available — the show that dares to tackle one of DC Comics’ greatest publications! Each episode Rob and I cover a single issue of the legendary 1980s series, Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe. This time around we chat about WHO’S WHO: Volume XIX, discussing characters such as The Question, Ragman, Ra’s Al Ghul, Red Tornado, The Riddler, Robin, Robotman, Raven, The Rag Doll, Red Bee, and many more! We wrap up the show with Who’s Who Listener Feedback! This episode sponsored in part by InStockTrades.com!

Be sure to check out our Tumblr site for several pages from this Who’s Who issue: FireandWaterPodcast.Tumblr.com!

Have a question or comment? Send us an e-mail at: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net

You can find the nineteenth episode of WHO’S WHO: THE DEFINITIVE PODCAST OF THE DC UNIVERSE on iTunes. Each episode is released as part of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST feed. While you’re on iTunes, please drop us a review. Alternatively, you may download the podcast by right-clicking here, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (82 MB).

Thanks to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on this episode! Special thanks to Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic Who’s Who theme song!

One of the coolest aspects of each Who’s Who issue was the amazing wrap-around cover! Check out this Ernie Colon cover for Volume XIX! Click the image to enlarge.

Who's Who The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #19

Here are your Firestorm-related Who’s Who entries from this issue…

First up is fellow Satellite-era Justice Leaguer, Red Tornado by Joe Brozowski (Firestorm artist) & Greg Theakston! Firestorm and Red Tornado fought side-by-side several times, however, the adventure connecting them closest is probably Justice League of America #192-193. Red Tornado’s origin is revealed and only Firestorm is privy to all the details. Click the image to enlarge.

Who's Who Red Tornado by Joe Brozowski & Greg Theakston

Next up is the Royal Flush Gang by Tom Mandrake (Firestorm artist)! Firestorm has battled these folks a few times. Just to name a couple: Justice League of America (vol 1) #203-205 and Firestorm (vol 3) #17. JLA #205 wraps-up with a great battle between Hector Hammond and Professor Martin Stein! Click the image to enlarge.

Royal Flush Gang Who's Who by Tom Mandrake

Finally, a tangentially related character, Roy Raymond TV Detective by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Praise Be His Name). Writer/artist Dan Jurgens recently established during his run on Firestorm that Ronnie Raymond is the nephew of Roy Raymond! While we haven’t seen them together yet, we do have this scene from The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14. This works in the New 52, but wouldn’t have worked in the Pre-Flashpoint continuity (since Ronnie’s real family name wasn’t Raymond). Click the image to enlarge. So… anyone get my subtle Tangent reference in the same paragraph as Dan Jurgens?

Roy Raymond Who's Who by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Praise Be His Name)

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Posted in: Comic books, Joe Brozowski, Justice League of America, Podcast, Professor Martin Stein, Ronnie Raymond, Tom Mandrake, Who's Who.
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Firestorm & Killer Frost in Crisis on Infinite Earths by Nekemeko

Apr 17th, 2014
by Shag.
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Love this adorable art by Nekemeko of our favorite Nuclear Man up against Killer Frost! This image is an homage to their confrontation in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1. I don’t have a scan of the issue handy, so you’ll either have to trust me or look it up yourself. Click the image below to enlarge.

Firestorm & Killer Frost in Crisis on Infinite Earths by Nekemeko

Nekemeko wrote, “Changing ice-picks into flowers, this is one of the most favorite scene in DC comics ever.”  Well said! For a previous Firestorm related piece by Nekemeko, click here.

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