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Power Records Podcast #03: Spider-Man & Hulk

Feb 21st, 2014
by Shag.
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The Power Records Podcast, Part of the Fire and Water Podcast NetworkThe third episode of THE POWER RECORDS PODCAST was released earlier this week! The guys visit The House of Ideas for this episode of The Power Records Podcast! Rob and Chris Franklin (aka Earth-2 Chris) talk about two Marvel audio adventures: Spider-Man in “Invasion of the Dragon Men” and the Hulk in “The Incredible Hulk At Bay!”

Find the third episode of THE POWER RECORDS PODCAST 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 (28 MB).

Looking for more great content? Check out previous coverage of Power Records on THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST!

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This episode brought to you in part by InStockTrades.com!

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Looking to the future with FUTURES END #1-4

Feb 20th, 2014
by Shag.
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On Tuesday DC Comics released solicitations for their comics shipping in May 2014. This included solicits for the first four issues of The New 52 – Futures End featuring our favorite Nuclear Man! Below you’ll find the cover to issue #1 by Ryan Sook (click to enlarge), followed by solicitations for the issues. Be sure to notice below the new look Firestorm is sporting 5 years in the future!

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

THE NEW 52 – FUTURES END #1
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by RYAN SOOK
1:50 Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and KLAUS JANSON
On sale MAY 7 | 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US | RATED T
Five years from now, the DC Universe is reeling from a war with another Earth, leaving the world unprepared for an approaching evil that threatens to destroy the future. Can a time-traveling Batman Beyond help a massive cast of the DCU’s finest avert the impending apocalypse? Find out in this new weekly series that will forever alter the direction of The New 52! In this debut issue of The New 52’s weekly series, Batman Beyond arrives five years later! Grifter turns against humanity! And a Justice League member DIES!

THE NEW 52 – FUTURES END #2
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by JESUS MERINO and DAN GREEN
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale MAY 14 | 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US | RATED T
The entire DC Universe gathers to mourn a fallen hero! Plus the secrets of the DCU five years later arrive at Lois Lane’s door!

THE NEW 52 – FUTURES END #3
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by DAN JURGENS and MARK IRWIN
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale MAY 21 | 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US | RATED T
Did Firestorm kill a member of the Justice League? Who is watching Batman Beyond? And why is Frankenstein living in an igloo?!

THE NEW 52 – FUTURES END #4
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, DAN JURGENS, BRIAN AZZARELLO and JEFF LEMIRE
Art by AARON LOPRESTI and ART THIBERT
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale MAY 28 | 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US | RATED T
Where is Red Robin? Who wants to steal from the world’s most famous man? And whatever happened to Stormwatch?

So, what have we learned Match-heads?  Well, let’s see…

  • The New 52 – Futures End takes place 5 years in the future
  • Firestorm is sporting a new look in this future. I was rather happy with his current costume, but this future costume looks pretty slick!
  • It’s possible Firestorm killed a member of the Justice League.
  • If I had to hazard a guess, it looks like issue #3 Firestorm will be center stage.
  • Finally, based upon a previous interview with Dan Jurgens, this 5-years-later Firestorm is composed of Ronnie & Jason.

My thanks to Michael A. Burstein and Ryan Daly (Count Drunkula) for the heads-up on these solicitations! Be sure to pre-order these from your comic dealer! Show your support for Firestorm!

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Posted in: Comic books, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Futures End.
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New Firestorm Action Figure This Fall!

Feb 19th, 2014
by Shag.
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Geez, not the best week to have a broken computer! Lots of Firestorm news going on, so I’ll be playing catch-up over the next week or so.  Hopefully my computer will be fixed by mid-next week.

The 111th America International Toy Fair ran February 16-19, 2014. Mattel had quite the impressive display of upcoming DC Comics related merchandise. One of the figures on display included our favorite Nuclear Man as part of their Total Heroes line! Check out the images below for the good news (images found via ToyArk; click to enlarge)! Then scroll further down for the bad news…

Mattel's Total Heroes Firestorm action figure at Toy Fair 2014

Mattel's Total Heroes Firestorm action figure at Toy Fair 2014

Includes interchangeable hands, and heads for Jason-Storm and Fury! Most importantly, it includes an attachable floating Professor Stein head!!

Mattel's Total Heroes Firestorm action figure at Toy Fair 2014

Okay, are you completely over the moon about this figure? I know I am!! Now the bad news. It appears this figure will only be available to members of the Matty Collector Club. The figure is described as, “one of four quarterly deluxe 6” DC Universe Total Heroes figures for 2014.” We’ll keep an eye out for information on this figure and let you know!

My thanks to Michael Bailey, Derek Crabbe, J David Weter, Walter from Boosterrific, Lucien Desar and Michael Wagner for the heads-up about this figure. Thanks, guys!

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Posted in: Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Fury, Jason Rusch, Professor Martin Stein, Toys.
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WHO’S WHO: The Definitive Podcast of the DC Universe, Volume XVII

Feb 10th, 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 XVII!

The seventeenth 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 XVII, discussing characters such as Nightwing, Northwind, Ocean Master, OMAC, The Patchwork Man, The Penguin, Per Degaton, 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 seventeenth 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 (61 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 impressive George Perez cover for Volume XVII! Click the image to enlarge.

Who’s Who: The Definitive Podcast of the DC Universe, Volume XVII cover by George Perez

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Computer Trouble

Feb 6th, 2014
by Shag.
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Uh-oh. Looks like Blythe Bonner (a.k.a. Byte) has gotten the best of my PC!

Fury of Firestorm #23 - Against the Shocking Power of Byte!

My hard drive is rapidly dying. It’s replaceable, but with my upcoming travel schedule it might be as long as two weeks until I’m up and running again.

Therefore, you may not see posts here for a little while. When I’m able to post, I will. Otherwise, keep watching our social media feeds for Firestorm related news. I can do those easily from my phone with no real interruption of service.

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Scooby-Doo & Firestorm Connection

Feb 5th, 2014
by Shag.
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Thanks to the new Scooby-Doo Team-Up series from DC Comics, Firestorm and the Scooby gang share a connection… Roy Raymond, the TV Detective!!

Check out the panel below from a recent issue of Scooby-Doo Team-Up written by Sholly Fisch with art by Dario Brizuela! The gang are hanging with Roy Raymond (plus recent WHO’S WHO PODCAST featured character, Mysto the Magician Detective)! Click the panel to enlarge.

Roy Raymond and the Scooby-Doo Gang from Scooby-Doo Team-up by Dario Brizuela

You might be wondering what Roy Raymond, TV Detective, has to do with Firestorm. Well, Dan Jurgens slipped in a Roy Raymond retcon in The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14. It was a clever bit that I imagine many folks missed. Check out the panel below by Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthy. Click the image below to enlarge.

Ronnie Raymond and Roy Raymond from Fury of Firestorm #14 by Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthyThere you have it! Ronnie Raymond is Roy Raymond’s nephew! Hopefully someday we’ll get to see that play out.

There is one more connection between Firestorm and Scooby-Doo worth mentioning. That would be … your truly.  My name is “Shag” after all!

My thanks to Martin Gray for the heads-up on this Scooby-Doo Team-Up appearance!

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Posted in: Comic books, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Ronnie Raymond.
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Classic Fury of Firestorm #7 Review & Aquaman #27 – FIRE & WATER #78

Feb 3rd, 2014
by Shag.
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Continuing THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST coverage of the classic Fury of Firestorm series from 1982! We’ve received an incredibly positive response so far and we’re loving these comics! 

Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 78th 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 dive into Aquaman #27 by Jeff Parker, Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, Netho Diaz, Ruy Jose, and Rod Reis. Next the guys face Plastique in The Fury of Firestorm #7 (Dec. 1982) by Gerry Conway, Pat Broderick, Rodin Rodriguez, and Gene D’Angelo. They also spend a few moments discussing Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. and your feedback!

You can find the 78th 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 (28 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!

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

Check out the covers to Fury of Firestorm #7 and Aquaman #27 below!

The Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Man vol II #7 cover by Pat Broderick and Dick Giordano! Interior story and art by Gerry Conway, Pat Broderick and Rodin Rodriguez!

Fury of Firestorm the Nuclear Man #7 cover by Pat Broderick and Dick Giordano

Aquaman #27 cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons! Click the image to enlarge.

Aquaman #27 cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons

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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, Rogues Gallery, Ronnie Raymond.
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Element Lad vs Firestorm

Jan 30th, 2014
by Shag.
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Check out this fun fan piece of Element Lad versus Firestorm!

Element Lad vs Firestorm by Peter Temple and Mark Brown

Makes for a clever match-up! Given my recent speculation about Justice League 3000, this fight gives me pause for thought. Art by Peter Temple and Mark Brown.

Thanks to Lil’ Russell Burbage (from the United Planets) for directing me towards this piece!

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Sketch/Art.
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Go read FOREVER EVIL: A.R.G.U.S. #4

Jan 29th, 2014
by Shag.
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Quit goofing around on the internet. Go read Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. #4 in stores today! This issue continues the Forever Evil storyline and features Professor Martin Stein, Killer Frost, Black Bison, Plastique, Multiplex, Hyena, and more! It’s like old home week for Firestorm’s supporting cast! Heck, Sterling Gates himself suggested we’d enjoy this issue!

If you can’t get to the comic shop right now (what’s wrong with you?!?!), then head over to the Los Angeles Times to check out the five page preview! This issue is written by Sterling Gates with art by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund. Check out one of the preview pages below!

Forever Evil: ARGUS #4 featuring Professor Martin Stein and Killer Frost

Ready for issue #4 now?!?!  Plus, check out the final cover to issue #5 over on Comic Book Resources!!!

We’ll talk later. Hopefully there will be some Firestormy-goodness to discuss. Leave your comments here!

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Posted in: Comic books, Killer Frost, Professor Martin Stein.
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CW and Danielle Panabaker bring Killer Frost to TV

Jan 28th, 2014
by Shag.
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Actress Danielle Panabaker is joining the cast of the upcoming CW TV series The Flash as Caitlin Snow. Snow is described as a highly intelligent bioengineering expert who lost her fiancé during an explosion at S.T.A.R. Labs.

Match-heads will recognize the name Caitlin Snow as the alter ego of The New 52 incarnation of Killer Frost. In case you missed her origin during Villain’s Month in Justice League of America #7.2: Killer Frost, here is a brief recap from Wikipedia:

Dr. Caitlin Snow is a scientist sent to S.T.A.R. Labs Outpost #72 in the Arctic to work on a thermodynamic engine whose creator has committed suicide. However, she soon discovers the place has been infiltrated by H.I.V.E. agents, when they tried to kill her inside the engine Caitlin frantically ripped of the coolant system merging her body with ice. Transformed in a heat vampire, she killed the H.I.V.E. agents and continued to search for other sources of heat eventually discovering Firestorm blasts can temporarily heal her condition.

Below is the cover to Justice League of America #7.2: Killer Frost (September 2013). Caitlin Snow’s version of Killer Frost is currently appearing in Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S.

Killer Frost from Justice League of America #7.2: Killer Frost

Below is a photo of Danielle Panabaker, the beautiful actress scheduled to play Caitlin Snow on The Flash. 

Danielle Panabaker scheduled to play Caitlin Snow on The Flash

Keep in mind they haven’t specifically stated that Killer Frost will appear in the TV series. However, it’s a safe bet that if Caitlin Snow is a character, Killer Frost can’t be too far behind. I can’t help but wonder if we can get Firestorm supporting characters Killer Frost and Felicity Smoak on television, what are the chances of getting our favorite Nuclear Man on the small screen?

Below is a news round-up on Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow being added to The Flash. My thanks to the legion of Match-heads that gave me a heads-up on this news: Daniel “Cynical” Adams, Luke Jaconetti, Keith G Baker, Oscar Olalde, Daoud Faquiryan, Dave Cox, Clark Edwards, and Matthew McKinnon-Gray.

We wish Danielle Panabaker big congratulations on landing this role!

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