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DC Cosmic Cards – Views from the Longbox Guest Appearance

Nov 12th, 2015
by Shag.
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Over on VIEWS FROM THE LONGBOX, Michael Bailey and I recently covered one of our favorite trading card series: DC Cosmic Cards released by Impel in 1991! This was DC’s first foray into the 1990s trading card fad!

DC Cosmic Cards trading card box

During the episode, Mike and I cover each of the cards briefly, discuss Batman (or the lack thereof), sneaky tricks to find the holograms, the binder, and much more! We had a blast recording, so we hope you enjoy listening!

DC Cosmic Cards trading card packs

If you wish to follow along, visit the Trading Card Database by clicking this shortlink: http://firestormfan.com/dccosmiccards.

For you match-heads, here are a couple Firestorm-centric cards from the set!

Firestorm DC Cosmic Cards by Tom MandrakeFirestorm DC Cosmic Cards

Firehawk DC Cosmic Cards by Tom MandrakeFirehawk DC Cosmic Cards

Be sure to check out our coverage over at, VIEWS FROM THE LONGBOX!

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Posted in: Firehawk, Firestorm #04: Elemental II (Martin), Trading Cards.
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Who’s Who Podcast Special: Murphy Anderson

Nov 11th, 2015
by Shag.
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Who's Who: The Definitive Podcast of the DC UniverseThe Fire and Water Podcast Presents… WHO’S WHO SPECIAL: MURPHY ANDERSON!

As a tribute to the late, great Murphy Anderson, Shag and Rob present eight classic WHO’S WHO PODCAST entries, all drawn by the legendary artist: Captain Comet, Doll Man, Hawkman I, Kanjar Ro, the Manhawks, Quicksilver, Solomon Grundy, and Uncle Sam! This special “clip show” is part of a Murphy Anderson Tribute Podcast Crossover Event!

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

Be sure to read/listen to these other shows offering tributes to Murphy Anderson:

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

You can find this special episode of the WHO’S WHO 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 play the podcast using the player below or by right-clicking “download”, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (25 MB).

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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!

Just to whet your appetite, here is Hawkman I! Firestorm and Carter Hall met on occasion during JLA/JSA team-ups!

Carter Hall Hawkman Who's Who entry by Murphy Anderson

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WHO’S WHO: Update ’87 Podcast, Volume 4

Nov 9th, 2015
by Shag.
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Who's Who: The Definitive Podcast of the DC UniverseThe Fire and Water Podcast Presents… WHO’S WHO: UPDATE ’87 PODCAST, volume 4!

The fourth episode of our WHO’S WHO UPDATE ’87 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: UPDATE ’87, volume 4, discussing characters such as Lois Lane, Marine Marauder, Mon-El, Moonbow, Power Girl, The Question, Parasite, Protector, and more! We wrap up with your 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 fourth episode of WHO’S WHO: UPDATE ’87 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 play the podcast using the player below or by right-clicking “download”, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (150 MB).

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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 wild cover by Todd McFarlane! Click the image to enlarge.

Who's Who Update '87 #4 cover by Todd McFarlane

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

First up is Moonbow by Steve Bove and Dick Giordano! Firestorm’s very own archer landed a Who’s Who entry this time! Click to enlarge.

Moonbow Who's Who entry by Steve Bove and Dick Giordano

Next is Parasite by Joe Brozowski and Steve Mitchell! While Parasite is traditionally a Superman foe, in the Post-Crisis universe, Firestorm is where Parasite first appeared! Click to enlarge.

Parasite Who's Who entry by Joe Brozowski and Steve Mitchell

Finally is Power Girl by Mary Wilshire! A long time ago on a satellite far, far away… Firestorm and Power Girl were very nearly an item! Don’t believe me? Then check out this post! Click the image to enlarge.

Power Girl Who's Who by Mary Wilshire

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Joe Brozowski, Podcast, Rogues Gallery, Who's Who.
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Danielle Panabaker in costume as Killer Frost

Nov 3rd, 2015
by Shag.
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Two weeks ago Danielle Panabaker appeared on The Talk to promote The Flash. While there she shared a photo of herself as Killer Frost taken during the filming of the season one finale! In the actual episode Killer Frost was obscured by the time corridor (or whatever it was) that Barry was running through. Here you can clearly see her costume and just how sexy Panabaker looks as Killer Frost! Wowza!

Danielle Panabaker as Killer Frost on The Flash

Danielle Panabaker continues to impress me. In interviews and face-to-face, she comes across as a really wonderful and intelligent woman. My own experience meeting her was a complete joy! If you’d like to watch Panabaker’s segment on The Talk, click here.

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Fury of Firestorm (Classic) #24/Aquaman #44 – FIRE & WATER #145

Nov 2nd, 2015
by Shag.
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Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 145th 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 week Shag and Rob take a look at “Siren’s Call” from Aquaman #44 by Cullen Bunn, Alec Morgan, Art Thibert, Jesus Marino, and Guy Major, followed by “Terminal Velocity” from The Fury of Firestorm #24 (June 1984) by Gerry and Carla Conway, Rafael Kayanan, Romeo Tanghal, Carl Gafford, and Adam Kubert. Plus YOUR Listener Feedback!

You can find the 145th 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 play the podcast using the player below or by right-clicking “download”, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (56 MB).

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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Fury of Firestorm #24 cover by Rafael Kayanan and Sal Amendola

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Posted in: Comic books, Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm comic vol. II, Gerry Conway, Podcast, Professor Martin Stein, Rafael Kayanan, Rogues Gallery, Ronnie Raymond.
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Watch The Flash Tonight for the New Firestorm

Oct 27th, 2015
by Shag.
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Be sure to watch The Flash tonight for the introduction of the new Firestorm! Jefferson “Jax” Jackson debuts as Firestorm, played by Franz Drameh!

Jefferson Jackson as the new Firestorm played by Franz Drameh

In case you are wondering about Robbie Amell and this new version of Firestorm…

EW.com recently published an interview with Andrew Kreisberg, The Flash Executive Producer, where he addressed the death of Ronnie Raymond:

Part of the decision was Robbie’s burgeoning film career. He’s on his way to being a very big star, which he completely deserves both professionally and personally. We didn’t want to stand in the way of that. As always, sometimes those tough decisions yield the best storytelling because obviously Ronnie’s death has a major impact on all the characters, Barry, Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker), Professor Stein. It also gave us a lot of our storytelling as we move forward. Everyone knows there’s a second spin-off coming with Legends of Tomorrow. They know the Firestorm legacy is far from over, so it just gave us a lot of rich storytelling to pursue.

Robbie recently posted the photo below on Instagram and said, “Firestorm is in great hands. But I’ll be back”

Robbie Amell and Franz Drameh - Firestorm

Last week Zap2it.com published an interview with Andrew Kreisberg that got me excited about the introduction of Jefferson “Jax” Jackson. Below are some relevant quotes explaining this new version of Firestorm will be more like the comic version! Hooray!

When deciding to give Dr. Stein another second half, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg explains how the team wanted the new Firestorm to be different from Ronnie but inevitably closer in resemblance to the comic book lighthearted spirit of the character.

“In the comic books Ronnie was like a dumb jock. Obviously, Robbie and the character that we created for our Ronnie was obviously an engineer and was more mature and has a girlfriend. He was more of an adult,” Kreisberg explains to Zap2it and a group of journalists at an episode preview event. “The idea of a second firestorm being somebody who was just in his early 20s and somebody who was radically different from [Robbie’s] Firestorm.”

That’s not to say that Jax is a dumb jock — he had a 4.0 GPA in high school, but his lack of science background creates a fun dichotomy between him and Dr. Stein that more closely resembles the chemistry between the scientist and Ronnie in the comic books.

Can’t wait to see Jax on-screen tonight! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

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Posted in: Flash TV Series, Franz Drameh, Jefferson 'Jax' Jackson, Robbie Amell.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer, and Journey to The Force Awakens – FIRE & WATER #144

Oct 26th, 2015
by Shag.
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Firestorm and Aquaman: The Fire and Water Podcast

The 144th 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.

Shag and Rob let the Force be with them and discuss the newest trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, books and comics of Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and more!

You can find the 144th 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 play the podcast using the player below or by right-clicking “download”, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (75 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!

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Star Wars The Force Awakens Poster

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Custom Mego Slipknot Action Figure

Oct 22nd, 2015
by Shag.
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Among Firestorm’s rogues, Slipknot isn’t very well regarded. In fact, he’s the butt of many jokes over on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST. Well, looks like that might change after the upcoming Suicide Squad movie featuring our favorite Larcenous Lariat!

For example, check out this exceptional custom Mego Slipknot action figure produced by Austin Hough! While I haven’t spoken with Austin, I’d speculate this figure might not have been made if the upcoming movie hadn’t raised Slipknot’s profile. Again, just hazarding a guess. Perhaps Austin can enlighten us in the comments.

Austin posted this custom figure last week on the Mego Museum forum. He made some costume modifications as he didn’t like the open ribs and huge sleeves. This saddens me as I love those unique, yet admittedly bizarre, costume quirks. Even with the costume changes, you can see this is a super-fun looking custom figure!!

Custom Mego Slipknot action figure by Austin Hough

Custom Mego Slipknot action figure by Austin Hough

Believe it or not, this isn’t the first custom Slipknot action figure I’ve seen! Click here to see a custom Slipknot action figure in the style of the DC Direct figures! If you love custom Mego action figures, check out this custom Mego Firestorm created for me by Markneto!

My thanks to Chris Franklin and Anthony Durso (and anyone else I’m forgetting) for making me aware of this super-fun custom figure!

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Watch The Flash next week for the new Firestorm – Oct. 27

Oct 21st, 2015
by Shag.
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Last night’s episode of The Flash featured a trailer for next week’s episode, “The Fury of Firestorm!” If you missed the trailer, click here! Be sure to tune in on Tuesday, October 27 to witness the rise of a new Firestorm!

Below are a few screen captures of the Firestorm-related content from the trailer!

The Flash S02E04 The Fury of Firestorm

The Flash S02E04 The Fury of Firestorm

The Flash S02E04 The Fury of Firestorm

In case you missed it previously, here is the description of next week’s episode:

INTRODUCING FIRESTORM — Barry (Grant Gustin) and the team look for another Firestorm match for Dr. Stein (Victor Garber). When the team meets Jefferson “Jax” Jackson (guest star Franz Drameh), Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) has her reservations about whether Jax is the right match for Dr. Stein. Iris (Candice Patton) surprises Joe (Jesse L. Martin) while Barry and Patty (guest star Shantel VanSanten) grow closer. Stefan Pleszczynski directed the episode written by Kai Yu Wu & Joe Peracchio (#204). Original airdate 10/27/2015.

Can’t wait to see next week’s episode and how this unfolds!

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Posted in: Flash TV Series, Franz Drameh, Jefferson 'Jax' Jackson, Professor Martin Stein, Victor Garber.
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Firestorm the Nuclear Muppet by Xum Yukinori

Oct 20th, 2015
by Shag.
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Back in last September, CBR’s The Line it is Drawn celebrated the return of the Muppets to television! Our buddy Xum Yukinori contributed the following piece after being given the direction of, “Beaker and Bunsen Honeydew are the new Firestorm!”

Beaker and Bunsen Honeydew as Firestorm the Nuclear Muppet by Xum Yukinori

Beaker has always been one of my favorite Muppets, so this is a particularly fun piece. And this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Firestorm illustrated as a Muppet. Check this link for another Firestorm Muppet incarnation!

Sorry it took so long to post this item. Been crazy busy and on the road. Hoping to catch up on items over the next few weeks.

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