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VOTE! Top 6 Entries from ‘What do you like about Firestorm?’

Feb 25th, 2013
by Shag.
2 comments

Wow! My thanks to everyone who contributed to the recent contest, “What do you like about Firestorm?” Y’all have posted some really inspiring stories about the Nuclear Man! Now it’s time to vote for your favorite six stories shared by your fellow Firestorm fans! We have over 50 entries, so make sure you’ve got some time to review them all. Each story is great in its own way and deserves your consideration. You may select up to six responses, but please don’t vote for the same response multiple times. Voting is open until Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 11:45pm EST.

VOTE! Click here to vote for your favorite six entries from, “What do you like about Firestorm?”

The six individuals with the most votes will receive one of the following fantastic prizes:

Prizes from What Do You Like About Firestorm contest

  • An original art page drawn by Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthy from the recent The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #13 (courtesy of Ray McCarthy)
  • Firestorm: The Nuclear Man trade paperback signed by writer and co-creator Gerry Conway
  • The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men #11 & #12 signed by inker Marlo Alquiza (courtesy of Jeremy Hobbs)
  • The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men Volume 1: God Particle trade paperback
  • Brightest Day Firestorm action figure (courtesy of Mail Me My Comics)
  • Batman: The Brave and the Bold t-shirt featuring Firestorm (courtesy of Lil’ Russell Burbage)

My thanks to Ray McCarthy, Jeremy Hobbs, Mail Me My Comics, and Lil’ Russell Burbage for donating prizes. Also, my thanks to Speed Force, the Flash blog, for inspiring this contest!

VOTE! Click here to vote for your favorite six entries from, “What do you like about Firestorm?”

Support Firestorm! Vote for those that Fan the flame!

UPDATE: If you voted prior to 11:00pm EST on Monday, February 25, please vote again. I apologize for the inconvenience. Due to some voting inconsistencies, I had to delete the original poll. The new poll was launched just after 11:00pm on Monday. You may select up to six responses, but please don’t vote for the same response multiple times. If there is a repeat of voting inconsistencies, I will terminate the voting and select the winners myself. The new poll URL is: http://twtpoll.com/m17u99

Happy voting! May the best Match-head win!

Posted in: Brightest Day, Cartoons, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm #02: Blank Slate (Ron/Mikhail/Stein), Firestorm #03: Elemental I (Ron/Mikhail/clone), Firestorm #04: Elemental II (Martin), Firestorm #05: Ron solo, Firestorm #06: Jason beginner, Firestorm #07: Jason post-Infinite Crisis, Firestorm #08: Brightest Day (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm #09: New 52 v1 (Firestorm Protocols), Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. I, Firestorm comic vol. IV, Gerry Conway, Jason Rusch, Professor Martin Stein, Ronnie Raymond.
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FURY OF FIRESTORM #20 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #20 Solicitations

Feb 21st, 2013
by Shag.
7 comments

With all the craziness surrounding the cancellation of The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man, I failed to post the solicitation for issue #20 coming in May. Below you’ll find the cover and the solicitation!

Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #20 cover by Dan Jurgens

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #20
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and RAY McCARTHY
On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Overwhelmed and beaten by a crew of Super-Villains, Ronnie and Jason are about to find out how bad things can get when Firestorm is labeled a living weapon of mass destruction and slated for dissection!

Also worth mentioning, Firestorm appears on the cover of Justice League #20! Rumor has it most of the recently-added Justice League members are temporary, but Firestorm will be a permanent addition to the team! Cover and solicitation below!

Justice League #20 cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado

JUSTICE LEAGUE #20
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Backup story art by GARY FRANK
On sale MAY 15 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
The PROLOGUE TO TRINITY WAR continues as a revelation about Batman could destroy Wonder Woman and Superman’s relationship! Plus, in the backup story, the penultimate chapter of the tale of Shazam finds Billy Batson learning the shocking secret of Black Adam!

While I’m not looking forward to the end of the Firestorm series, I am looking forward to the stories within these issues!

Support Firestorm! Fan the flame!

Posted in: Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Geoff Johns, Jason Rusch, Justice League of America, Ronnie Raymond.
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Firestorm on Trial

Feb 19th, 2013
by Shag.
1 comment

Remember when Firestorm was sued by Felicity Smoak back in volume II of The Fury of Firestorm?

Felicity Smoak threatens to sue Firestorm

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Felicity Smoak, she is currently appearing on the CW’s Arrow, and in the comics she eventually became Ronnie Raymond’s step-mother. Weird twists of fate.

The reason I ask if you recall the lawsuit is because a cool website called Law and the Multiverse has been covering this suit from a real-world legal perspective.  This site focuses on the hypothetical legal ramifications of comic book tropes, characters, and powers. So far they’ve published three parts about Firestorm and it’s really fascinating.  Click the links below, then continue to follow their coverage of the trial!

Support Firestorm! Fan the flame!

 

Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm comic vol. II.
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Power Records Showcase – FIRE & WATER #44

Feb 18th, 2013
by Shag.
4 comments

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Aquaman and Captain Marvel: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 44th 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.

While I was on vacation, Rob pulled together two of his favorite Power Records audio adventures! First up is Aquaman and Mera in “The Defeat of the Dehydrator”, followed by Shazam! in “The Mighty Dr. Illusion.”

You can find the 44th 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 (12 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! Intro 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!

Have a question or comment? Send us an e-mail at firewaterpodcast@comcast.net. Visit our Tumblr site at fireandwaterpodcast.tumblr.com.

Support Firestorm and Aquaman (and Captain Marvel)! Fan the Flame and Ride the Wave (and Get Fried by the Lightning Bolt)!

Posted in: Podcast, Power Records.
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Digital Firestorm on sale for Black History Month

Feb 12th, 2013
by Shag.
3 comments

In honor of Black History Month, Comixology is currently running a sale on the first few issues of Firestorm from 2004! For only $0.99 per issue, you can read the earliest exploits of Jason Rusch by the creative team of Dan Jolley and ChrisCross! Click here to visit Comixology’s site!

You better hurry because this sale ends tomorrow, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:00pm EST.  Sorry for the short notice.  The sale has been going on since last Thursday and I had planned to promote it last week, but some other news came up as you may have noticed.

Comixology Black History Month with Firestorm

Be sure to pick up these issues! C’mon, it’s only $5 for all five issues! Show your support for the Nuclear Man! I bought my copies, shouldn’t you?

Finally, don’t forget to enter the “What Do You Like About Firestorm” contest! Given Firestorm’s recent cancellation announcement, this contest is even more important! Over 40 entries already! Enter today and you might win a prize!

Support Firestorm! Fan the flame!

Posted in: Comic books, CrissCross, Dan Jolley, Firestorm #06: Jason beginner, Firestorm comic vol. III, Jason Rusch.
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Firestorm Cancellation & Listener Feedback – FIRE & WATER #43

Feb 11th, 2013
by Shag.
6 comments

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Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 43rd 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.

DC Comics recently announced the cancellation in May of The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man. This episode Rob and Shag discuss Firestorm’s cancellation, the “What do you like about Firestorm?” contest, Aquaman’s status in the upcoming JLA movie, and a massive dose of Listener Feedback!

Don’t forget, be sure to enter the, “What do you like about Firestorm” contest for your chance to win some great prizes!

You can find the 43rd 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 (39 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! Intro 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!

Have a question or comment? Send us an e-mail at firewaterpodcast@comcast.net. Visit our Tumblr site at fireandwaterpodcast.tumblr.com.

Below you’ll find an art piece created by the dastardly creative Luke Daab. It captures the essence of how I feel right now, it honors the character, and it’s drawn beautifully. Great job, Luke!

Firestorm's Farwell by Luke Daab

Support Firestorm and Aquaman! Fan the Flame and Ride the Wave!

Posted in: Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Justice League of America, Podcast.
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OFFICIAL: Firestorm Ongoing Series Canceled

Feb 8th, 2013
by Shag.
27 comments

So, yesterday kinda sucked for us Match-heads. If you haven’t seen the news, there is a little tiny snippet in an article on CBR. Click here to read the entire article. The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #20, shipping in May, will be the final issue of the series. Click here to read Dan Jurgens response to the cancellation.

The cancellation of The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man wasn’t terribly surprising as we’ve all heard about the low sales. However, I personally find this cancellation disappointing because the past four issues of Firestorm by Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy, and Hi-Fi have been a breath of fresh air, both for the character and for superhero comics in general.

Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 by Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy, and Hi-Fi

My thanks for all the kind messages I received on Thursday. You guys are amazingly supportive of the character and me personally.  I truly appreciate it. Hopefully Firestorm will continue with the Justice League so we can get our monthly fix of ole Match-head.

Not surprisingly, I’m feeling pretty down right now. I’ll see if I can muster some positive spirits within the next few days. In the meantime, be sure to submit you entry for the “What Do You Like About Firestorm” contest! Given the dark cloud over the Nuclear Man’s future right now, this contest is even more important! Enter today and you might win a prize!

Support Firestorm! Fan the flame!

Posted in: Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV.
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Contest: What do you like about Firestorm?

Feb 6th, 2013
by Shag.
36 comments

Hey Match-heads, the FIRESTORM FAN site just turned four years old and we want this birthday party to include you! Tell us why you like the character of Firestorm and you could win prizes in this contest!

Firestorm: The Nuclear Man

The rules of the contest are pretty simple… Just share what you like about Firestorm, or a favorite memory involving the Nuclear Man. Write these thoughts in the comments section of this post or e-mail them directly to me by clicking here. You can discuss any era/incarnation of the character, or any series where he appeared (i.e. Fury of Firestorm, Justice League of America, Brightest Day, Super Friends cartoon, etc).  The only restriction is haters need not apply. If you’ve got a bone to pick with a particular incarnation of Firestorm, this isn’t the place. This is a celebration of Firestorm, so let’s keep it positive! The contest will run until 10pm EST on Sunday, February 17th. So be sure to get your entries in before then. One entry per person please. Once the contest closes on February 17, we’ll collect all the entries and set them up as a poll to be voted on by readers, and the top-rated five will win!

We’ve got some great prizes! Check these out:

Firestorm Fan Contest Prizes

  • An original art page drawn by Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthy from the recent The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #13 (courtesy of Ray McCarthy)
  • Firestorm: The Nuclear Man trade paperback signed by writer and co-creator Gerry Conway
  • The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men #11 & #12 signed by inker Marlo Alquiza (courtesy of Jeremy Hobbs)
  • The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men Volume 1: God Particle trade paperback
  • Brightest Day Firestorm action figure (courtesy of Mail Me My Comics)

Yes, you read that correctly! We’re giving away an original page from Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthy’s premier issue of Firestorm!  How cool is that?!?!?!

My thanks to Ray McCarthy, Jeremy Hobbs, and Mail Me My Comics for donating prizes. Also, my thanks to Speed Force, the Flash blog, for inspiring this contest!

Tell us why you Support Firestorm! Share why you Fan the flame!

UPDATE: Vote for your favorite six entries from the contest!

Posted in: Brightest Day, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm #02: Blank Slate (Ron/Mikhail/Stein), Firestorm #03: Elemental I (Ron/Mikhail/clone), Firestorm #04: Elemental II (Martin), Firestorm #05: Ron solo, Firestorm #06: Jason beginner, Firestorm #07: Jason post-Infinite Crisis, Firestorm #08: Brightest Day (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm #09: New 52 v1 (Firestorm Protocols), Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. I, Firestorm comic vol. IV, Gerry Conway, Jason Rusch, Professor Martin Stein, Ronnie Raymond.
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New Firestorm Trade Paperback on the Way!

Feb 5th, 2013
by Shag.
6 comments

Great news folks! There is another Fury of Firestorm trade paperback on the way! While there is no official solicitation from DC Comics yet, a new trade paperback collection has appeared on Amazon.  Below is the cover and the solicitation.

Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Men: Firestorm Protocols TPB cover by Ethan Van Sciver

The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men Vol. 2: The Firestorm Protocols (The New 52)
By Joe Harris, Yildiray Cinar, and Ethan Van Sciver
On sale June 25, 2013 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

Featuring the stunning art of acclaimed artist Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN), THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN is part of the New 52 event!

Ronnie Raymond and Jason Rusch find that their unsteady partnership was just the beginning of their adventures. Now with the mysterious Rogue FIRESTORMS are spiraling out of control and seemingly every country in the world creating their own FIRESTORMS, new alliances must be forged if the menacing Zither is to be stopped and serious fallout is to be avoided.

Collects The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men 7-12, 0

The price on Amazon right now shows a discount of $5 (a 35% savings)! This is great news for us Match-heads! Be sure to pre-order your copy, even if you already own the single issues.  Let’s show our support for Ethan Van Sciver, Joe Harris, Yildiray Cinar, Hi-Fi Color, and our favorite hot-heads!

My thanks to Craig MacDonald and Dave Cox for the heads-up!

Support Firestorm! Fan the flame!

Posted in: Ethan Van Sciver, Firestorm #09: New 52 v1 (Firestorm Protocols), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Joe Harris, Yildiray Cinar.
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FIRESTORM, JLA, AQUAMAN #16 Reviews – FIRE & WATER #42

Feb 4th, 2013
by Shag.
10 comments

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Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 42nd 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.

It’s a New 52apalooza! Shag and Rob discuss Justice League #16 (by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Rod Reis), Aquaman #16 (by Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, and Rod Reis), and The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #16 (by Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy, Karl Kesel, and Hi-Fi)!

You can find the 42nd 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 (31 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! Intro 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!

Have a question or comment? Send us an e-mail at firewaterpodcast@comcast.net. Visit our Tumblr site at fireandwaterpodcast.tumblr.com.

Check out below the captivating cover art to The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #16! Click to enlarge!

Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #16 by Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy, and Hi-Fi!

Support Firestorm and Aquaman! Fan the Flame and Ride the Wave!

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Posted in: Comic books, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Geoff Johns, Justice League of America, Podcast.
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