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Todd Nauck Firestorm Sketch 2012

Dec 5th, 2012
by Shag.
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I’ve said this before, but its worth repeating… I LOVE TODD NAUCK’S ARTWORK! Something about his superhero style really speaks to me. It’s light-hearted, dynamic, and just darn enjoyable to look at.  If you are unfamiliar with Todd Nauck, he’s well known for his artwork on titles such as: Amazing Spider-Man, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Guarding the Globe, Young Justice, his own creation Wildguard, and many others.

Check out this fantastic red pencil warm up sketch Todd recently posted to his deviantART page! Kirby Krackle!!!

Firestorm by Todd Nauck

So freakin’ great! For further Todd Nauck Firestorm artwork, click here and click here! My thanks to Match-head Oscar Olalde for directing me to this awesome sketch!

If you are interested in keeping up with Todd, visit him on: Twitter, Facebook, deviantART, and his own website!

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Sketch/Art.
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Fury of Firestorm #13, 14 & 15

Dec 3rd, 2012
by Shag.
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Wow, last week’s Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 was fantastic!!! Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy, and Hi-Fi Color knocked this issue out of the park! The action and drama continue to unfold, and the artwork is great! I really like the way they are developing the Firestorm character, as well as Ronnie and Jason’s relationship. It feels like these are strong building blocks to build future stories. If you’d like to read Dan Jurgens thoughts on issue #14, swing over to Comic Book.com and read his recent interview on this issue.

While I’m enjoying the current storyline, I’m getting anxious to see some classic rogues. I hope Dan Jurgens is on the book long enough give us characters like Killer Frost or Multiplex (or maybe even Slipknot). What concerns me is if the series will survive. I’m sure you already know sales were low on the Firestorm series as compared to other New 52 series. Many of us were hoping to see an upward spike in sales with Dan Jurgens arrival on issue #13. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. According to Comic Chronicles, Fury of Firestorm #13 in October had the lowest sales yet. To be fair, these numbers are not completely conclusive. These are solely based upon the sales of Diamond Comic Distributors and doesn’t include other distributors or digital sales. Below is a chart I’ve been using to track the sales of Fury of Firestorm since issue #1.

Fury of Firestorm sales figures

So what does this chart tell us? It’s more important than ever that you get out there and encourage people to try recent issues of Fury of Firestorm! The series features a return to one singular Firestorm, something many long-term fans have been demanding. Well, if they don’t give the newer issues of the series a try, its possible it might not last. So get out there and fan the flame!

Finally, DC Comics recently released a very different cover to The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #15! See the cover below and check it out over on ComicBook.com.

Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #15 featuring Captain Atom by Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthy

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Posted in: Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV.
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Go read THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #14

Nov 28th, 2012
by Shag.
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Quit goofing around on the internet. Go read The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 in stores today! This issue features story and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Ray McCarthy, colors by Hi-Fi, and lettering by Travis Lanham! This is the second issue with the all-new creative team and all-new direction. Be sure to pick up a copy and tell your friends to also! Let’s get out there and show our support!

We’ll talk later. There’s lots to discuss. Be sure to leave your comments here!

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

While you’re thinking about Firestorm, check out who is saying what today…

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Posted in: Comic books, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Jason Rusch, Ronnie Raymond.
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Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 Preview

Nov 27th, 2012
by Shag.
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The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 goes on sale tomorrow! If you can’t wait until tomorrow, head over to Comic Book.com to check out the five page preview right now! Click here to check it out!

This issue features story and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Ray McCarthy, colors by Hi-Fi, and lettering by Travis Lanham! This is the second issue with the new creative team. Be sure to pick up a copy and tell your friends to also! Let’s get out there and show our support!

Below are a few pages from the preview. Be sure to visit Comic Book.com to see all five preview pages!

Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 pages 2 & 3 by Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy, and Hi-Fi Color

Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 page 4 by Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy, and Hi-Fi Color

Don’t forget, pick up your copy of The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #14 tomorrow!

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Posted in: Comic books, Dan Jurgens, Firestorm #10: New 52 v2 (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Jason Rusch, Ronnie Raymond.
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FIRE AND WATER PODCAST Episode 36 – The Phantom Stranger

Nov 26th, 2012
by Shag.
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Firestorm, Aquaman, and the Phantom Stranger: The Fire and Water PodcastThe 36th 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.

Something a little different this week! I was on vacation with my family, so Aqua-rob invited a special guest, Chad Bokelman (of “Corps Conjecture” blog, “The LanternCast” podcast/blog, and “Ragman: DC’s Tatterdemalion of Justice” blog). Rob and Chad discuss the history of one of their favorite DC Comics characters, The Phantom Stranger! Plus they take a few potshots at me.  Nice fellas, real nice.

You can find the 36th 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 and I AM THE PHANTOM STRANGER, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Intro theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Special thanks to Daniel Adams and his 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 the cover to a Fury of Firestorm issue featuring The Phantom Stranger that was NOT covered on this podcast! Am I bitter?!?! … maybe.

Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Man #32 cover featuring the Phantom Stranger by Rafael Kayanan and Dick Giordano

Support Firestorm and Aquaman (plus The Phantom Stranger and Green Lantern)! Fan the Flame, Ride the Wave, and Light the Lantern!

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Vacation

Nov 21st, 2012
by Shag.
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Hey Match-heads! I’m taking a few days off to celebrate Thanksgiving with the family. See you back here on Monday! Enjoy your holiday!

Harvey Kurtzman's Strange Adventures drawn by Dave Gibbons - Firestorm and Wonder Girl

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin).
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Pat Broderick Revisits JLA vs Killer Frost and Firestorm

Nov 20th, 2012
by Shag.
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Folks, I gotta say I’m blown away by today’s entry! Below is a 2009 commission by Pat Broderick featuring an updated version of the classic cover to The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #4! The Justice League of America versus Firestorm & Killer Frost! Such a gorgeous piece! Broderick still draws an amazing-looking Firestorm!

Fury of Firestorm the Nuclear Man #4 cover by Pat Broderick featuring Justice League of America and Killer Frost

This commission is posted to Pat Broderick’s Comic Art Fans pages. Also, just for reference, below you’ll find the original cover to The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #4 (Sept. 1982).

Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Man #4 by Pat Broderick and Dick Giordano featuring the Justice League of America and Killer Frost

My thanks to Eric Sellers for the heads-up on this revisited cover!

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm comic vol. II, Justice League of America, Killer Frost, Pat Broderick, Sketch/Art.
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WHO’S WHO: The Definitive Podcast of the DC Universe, Volume V

Nov 19th, 2012
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 V!

The fifth 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 discuss characters such as Cyborg, Clayface I-III, Commander Steel, Cosmic Boy, Killer Croc, Crime Syndicate, and many more! We wrap up the show with Who’s Who Listener Feedback!

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

You can find the fifth 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 (56 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 his band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic Who’s Who theme song!

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

One of the coolest aspects of each Who’s Who issue was the amazing wrap-around cover! Check out this gorgeous George Perez and Dick Giordano cover for Volume V! Click the image to enlarge.

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, volume 5 cover by George Perez and Dick Giordano

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

Commander Steel of the All-Star Squadron drawn by Jerry Ordway! Firestorm met Commander Steel in Justice League of America #207 (Oct. 1982) during the JLA/All-Star Squadron crossover “Crisis on Earth Prime!” Click the image to enlarge.

Commander Steel by Jerry Ordway from Who's Who

Cosmic Boy of the Legion of Super-heroes drawn by Richard Howell and Karl Kesel! Firestorm encountered Cosmic Boy while they each battled Brimstone during the Legends crossover (Nov. 1986)! Click the image to enlarge.

Cosmic Boy of the Legion of Super-heroes by Richard Howell and Karl Kesel from Who's Who

Killer Croc drawn by Ed Hannigan and Romeo Tanghal! While Firestorm never tangled with Croc, the villain was created by Gerry Conway and was originally slated to appear in Firestorm vol I #7. At the end of Firestorm vol I #6 (originally unpublished, but recently included in the Firestorm the Nuclear Man trade paperback), you’ll notice the next issue box states, “The Reptile Man!” Gerry Conway confirmed during an interview we did together that he created Killer Croc originally to battle Firestorm, and then repurposed the idea with Batman after Firestorm had been canceled.

Killer Croc from Who's Who created by Gerry Conway and drawn by Ed Hannigan and Romeo Tanghal

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Posted in: Comic books, George Perez, Gerry Conway, Podcast, Who's Who.
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Deathstorm LEGO Doodle

Nov 15th, 2012
by Shag.
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Check out this super-fun Black Lantern Firestorm/Deathstorm LEGO drawing by Catanas! Notice the heart he’s holding is a LEGO piece! Sick, twisted, and adorable!

Black Lantern Firestorm/Deathstorm Lego doodle by Catanas

Over at Eurobricks, a LEGO-related site, they are hosting “Superheroes Month!” A talented artist known as Catanas has submitted several cartoons of DC characters in LEGO Minifigure form. In regard to this drawing, the artist said, “I found this one quite tricky actually. A pain to pose and then get the costume right while maintaining a Lego-ish feel!” In addition to Black Lantern Firestorm/Deathstorm, they’ve drawn Supergirl, Star Sapphire, Clark Kent, Hawk & Dove, Hush, Lobo, and more will be posted throughout the month! Each is adorable and really well done!

My thanks to Clark Edwards for sending this my way!

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Posted in: Deathstorm/Black Lantern Firestorm, Sketch/Art.
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Get Your Own Firestorm Drink Coasters

Nov 14th, 2012
by Shag.
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Over on Etsy right now you can pick up your own set of Firestorm drink coasters! An Etsy seller who goes by MeowKapowShop has put these up for sale.

Click here for more information on the following set of four coasters!

Firestorm coasters over on Etsy

Click here for more information on the following set of six coasters!

Firestorm coasters over on Etsy

While these are cute, they are probably not endorsed by DC Comics. If you are looking for more official Firestorm products, head over to the Justice League Zazzle store for TONS of Firestorm-related items.

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