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Firestorm Art by Fans

Jun 23rd, 2011
by Shag.
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There are some fantastic artists that share our passion for Firestorm.  Today I’m presenting just a few that have been sent to me or that I’ve stumbled across.

I also want to say thanks to the many Firestorm fans (or match-heads as I like to call them) that e-mail me Firestorm-related news and subject matter.  Without those folks, the content on this site would be considerably less interesting.  Keep those e-mails coming!  It might take me awhile to post some items, but I assure you it will eventually appear on FIRESTORM FAN!

Now on with the awesome Firestorm art…

Firestorm by Gilbert Monsanto ~ gammanknight on deviantART
Sent to me by Frank Lee Delano

Firestorm by Gilbert Monsanto ~ gammaknight

 

Firestorm by J.C. Grande ~ johnnymorbius on deviantART

Firestorm by johnnymorbius ~ J.C. Grande

Firestorm by Gene Gonzales

Firestorm by Gene Gonzales

Firestorm by Harold Jennett III, who illustrates the Geek Syndicate comic strip
Sent to me by liquidcross

Firestorm by Harold Jennett III of the Geek Syndicate

 

Firestorm by Tyler James
Also sent to me by liquidcross

Firestorm by Tyler James

 

1997 Firestorm redesign by Jeff Winstead

Firestorm redesign by Jeff Winstead

 

This next one isn’t a drawing, but an altered photo.  Mattel’s Firestorm DC Universe Classics
action figure via light tunnel and comic effect with Android app Camera Illusion.
Picture by Avery Barnes

Firestorm by Avery Barnes

Weren’t those super-cool!  I love this kind of stuff!  I could spend all day on deviantART looking at Firestorm images!

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Sketch/Art.
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DCnU Needs Bizarro Firestorm!

Jun 22nd, 2011
by Shag.
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Heads-up Ethan, Gail, Yildiray, and Geoff! What the relaunched DC Universe needs is more Bizarro Firestorm! Me am sure of it!

Bizarro Firestorm from The Bizarro Super Powers Team

Bizarro Firestorm from The Bizarro Super Powers Team

Bizarro Firestorm from The Bizarro Super Powers Team

Bizarro Firestorm from The Bizarro Super Powers Team

No Support Bizarro Firestorm! Put out flame!

Posted in: Cartoons, Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Super Powers Collection.
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Yildiray Cinar Pages from The Fury of Firestorm #1

Jun 20th, 2011
by Shag.
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Check out these pages by Yildiray Cinar from THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1!  Click the image to enlarge.

Fury of Firestorm #1 pages by Yildiray Cinar

 

Wow!  These pages are amazing!  If you haven’t clicked the image above to enlarge, you gotta do it! Yildiray Cinar’s take on these new costumes is fantastic! Based upon the notes at the top, this is apparently a two-page spread in THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1 on pages 15 & 16.  You can read the solicitation for the issue on the DC Comics website by clicking here.  THE FURY OF FIRESTORM is co-plotted by Ethan Van Sciver and Gail Simone, scripted by Gail Simone, and penciled & inked by Yildiray Cinar.

Notice how Jason’s powers (on the left) and Ronnie’s powers (on the right) manifest themselves.  Jason’s energy looks more atom-like, whereas Ronnie’s looks more forceful or possibly heat-related.  This ties in with some speculation about the nature of their powers.  Based upon their chest emblems, some people speculate that Jason’s powers will be more about matter transmutation, whereas Ronnie’s powers will be more about blasting and physical damage.  Alternatively, it may be more like what Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver introduced in Green Lantern — identical power, but the manifestation is a representation of the users personality.  In this case, Jason is more book-smart hence the atom symbol, and Ronnie is more of a jock hence the sheer force.  Either way, I’m getting more excited for this book!

I just can’t get over how great these pages look!  I like the cover to THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1, but I LOVE these pages!

These pages were provided by DC Comics to Newsarama.  My thanks to Matthew Barton, Ken Deemer, and Ryan for the heads-up!

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Posted in: Comic books, Ethan Van Sciver, Firestorm #09: New 52 v1 (Firestorm Protocols), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Gail Simone, Yildiray Cinar.
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Nuclear News: 2011-06-20 Twitter Weekend Round-up

Jun 20th, 2011
by Shag.
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Lots of Firestorm-related items this past weekend buzzing around Twitter!  If you’re on Twitter, be sure you’re following @firestormfan!  Lots of things appearing there that might not merit a full post here.

Firestorm Fan on Twitter

COMIC APPEARANCES

Chris Rohling (@CMRohling) discussed Firestorm’s appearance in Flashpoint: Legion of Doom
(I also received a nice e-mail from Michael A. Burstein about this comic):

  • Thought comics would make me feel better, but then FP: Legion of Doom opens with Heatwave setting Jason of Firestorm fame on fire.

Keith G. Baker (@kgbunc) let us know where to find Firestorm in the DC Universe Online Legends comic book:

  • In 5,6,8,9, too (don’t know about 4. Not in 1,2,or 3) RT @FirestormFan: Flipped thru DCUO Legends # 10 today and spotted #Firestorm!

GENERAL NEWS

I posted from Firestorm Fan (@firestormfan):

  • Missed the 2nd FURY OF FIRESTORM image that got pulled from Bleeding Cool? Look before Newsarama is asked to remove it. http://t.co/kW2iSVp

Comic Book Resources (@CBR) posted some discouraging poll results:

I posted from Firestorm Fan (@firestormfan):

  • Newsarama’s Agent of S.T.Y.L.E. tackles the new Firestorm, plus other DCnU heroes. http://bit.ly/lX5j8w #firestorm

The Aquaman Shrine (@AquamanShrine) posted:

  • @DC_NATION ‘s first Retailer Roadshow from @WB_Home_Ent HQ in Burbank CA bit.ly/l9QIsw Great recap from @niftymat !

I posted from Firestorm Fan (@firestormfan):

  • DC Comics solicitation for THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1 now appearing in their “Browse Comics” section. http://bit.ly/kDmI9p #firestorm

CREATOR-RELATED TWEETS:

Stuart Moore (@stuartmoore1) had this to say regarding his run as writer on Firestorm vol 3:

  • @FirestormFan Thanks much. Fun book, fun character, & I LOVED working with @JAMALIGLE .

At the Calgary Expo during the DC Nation panel featuring Gail Simone,  Justin Gyorfi (@Jgyorfi) tweeted:

  • Time for @GailSimone on Fury of Firestorm. #calgaryexpo
  • Firestorm going to have grandness of a Geoff Johns book. #calgaryexpo

At the same panel, Andrew Norris (@AndrewNorris) said:

  • Gail Simone wasn’t sold on the idea of writing Firestorm at first, but Ethan sold her on it with a twist on the character #calgaryexpo

When asked about the Yildiray Cinar images they showed at the Calgary Expo, Justin Gyorfi (@Jgyorfi) responded:

  • @FirestormFan they were amazing. No finished pieces, just the costume sketches. Seeing those puffy sleeves back was great.

I posted from Firestorm Fan (@firestormfan):

  • Ethan Van Sciver interview on the new Fury of Firestorm via MTV Geek http://bit.ly/j0pGbW @azalben @MTVGeek #firestorm #comics

Gabriel Hardman (@gabrielhardman) asked upcoming FURY OF FIRESTORM artist Yildiray Cinar:

  • @ycinar That’s awesome. Are you inking your own stuff on Firestorm?

Yildiray Cinar (@ycinar) responded with:

  • @gabrielhardman Yes! :)

Much earlier in the week on June 10, Gail Simone (@GailSimone) said:

  • And the big chatter has been for Batgirl, but seriously, Fury of Firestorm is huge. It is a key book in the relaunch, and is full of the kind of world-building we’ve only been seeing in the Green Lantern books, lately.It’s so, so much bigger than we can say yet. Ethan Van Sciver is co-plotter, and it’s a mix of huge concepts and very personal and heartfelt characters. I love it and DC is wild for it. Art is by Yildiray Cinar (@ycinar),who is just an explosive storyteller. He and Ethan are doing designs together. Superhero nirvana.

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That’s a lot of activity going on for Firestorm! Again, be sure you’re following @firestormfan on Twitter!

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Posted in: Ethan Van Sciver, Firestorm #08: Brightest Day (Ronnie/Jason), Firestorm #09: New 52 v1 (Firestorm Protocols), Firestorm comic vol. IV, Gail Simone, Stuart Moore, Yildiray Cinar.
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Happy Father’s Day to Jason’s Dad!

Jun 19th, 2011
by Shag.
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Happy Father’s Day to Jason Rusch’s dad, Alvin Rusch!  … oh, wait… on second thought, maybe not…

From Firestorm vol 3 #1 ~ written by Dan Jolley, pencils by ChrisCross, and inks by John Dell
Notice Jason’s black eye? Guess who gave that to him…
Alvin Rusch from Firestorm #1

Alvin Rusch from Firestorm #1

From Firestorm vol 3 #3 ~ written by Dan Jolley, pencils by ChrisCross, and inks by Rob Stull

Alvin Rusch from Firestorm #3

Alvin Rusch from Firestorm #3

From Firestorm vol 3 #6 ~ written by Dan Jolley, pencils by Chris Batista,
and inks by Dan Green

Alvin Rusch from Firestorm #6

To be fair, I should mention that Alvin became a better person as the series went on.  But still, he’s not winning any Father of the Year awards.

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Posted in: Comic books, CrissCross, Dan Jolley, Firestorm #06: Jason beginner, Firestorm comic vol. III, Jason Rusch.
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Happy Father’s Day to Ronnie’s Dad!

Jun 19th, 2011
by Shag.
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Happy Father’s Day to Ronnie Raymond’s dad, Ed Raymond!  … whoops, I spoke too soon …

Fury of Firestorm #16 cover by Pat Broderick and Dick Giordano

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Posted in: Comic books, Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm comic vol. II, Pat Broderick, Ronnie Raymond.
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Follow FIRESTORM FAN and show your support

Jun 17th, 2011
by Shag.
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Firestorm Fan logoA big THANK YOU to all the Firestorm fans who read this blog!  I sincerely appreciate that you take time out of your busy week to read my thoughts on the Nuclear Man.  When I started this blog back in January 2009, I had no idea how long it would last or if anyone would be interested in the content.  Fast forward two and a half years… we’ve had over 160,000 hits, with our biggest day just earlier this month! Again, my thanks to all the match-heads out there!

I want to make it convenient for you to keep up with FIRESTORM FAN.  That’s one of the reasons I recently launched a Twitter account specifically tracking Firestorm.  Even if you already have a reliable way of getting FIRESTORM FAN content, by choosing to “Follow” the blog it helps show your support and spread the word. Your support is always appreciated.

Follow on Twitter

If you’re on Twitter, please “follow” @firestormfan.  A few days ago I started this new Twitter account with the express purpose of keeping up with Firestorm.  There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the Nuclear Man right now and Twitter is an easy way to cover the excitement.  In addition to announcing new posts, I’ll also tweet links to various Firestorm-related items that don’t merit an entire post here.

Identify yourself as a “Follower” on the site

It’s easy to show your support by choosing to “Follow” with Google Friend Connect.  You may use a pre-existing account from Google, Twitter, Yahoo, AIM, or OpenID to “Follow”.  By choosing to “Follow”, it will list you amongst the followers of FIRESTORM FAN.  It will also allow you to read FIRESTORM FAN content in Blogger under “Blogs I’m Following”.  Click here or look on FIRESTORM FAN in the right-hand sidebar towards the bottom and you’ll see an option to “Follow” with Google Friend Connect.

I recommend the “Follow” feature to anyone wishing to show their support of the site, or to anyone who keeps up with blogs through Blogger (a really handy way to keep up with several different blogs).

Follow on Facebook using NetworkedBlogs

If you are a frequent Facebook user, you can follow FIRESTORM FAN with the NetworkedBlogs application.  By choosing to “Follow” this way, FIRESTORM FAN topics will be posted to your Facebook “Home” page as they are published.  Click here to check out the NetworkedBlogs application.

I would recommend the NetworkedBlogs feature to anyone that is a frequent Facebook user, or to anyone who has a Facebook account and wishes to show their support of the site.

LiveJournal

If you’re a LiveJournal user, you can keep up with FIRESTORM FAN there.  All posts to the blog are cross-posted to the ONCE UPON A GEEK LiveJournal page.

RSS

As always, you can subscribe directly to the RSS feed.  This option provides you with the most flexibility as there are numerous ways to get RSS feeds.  Click here for the FIRESTORM FAN RSS feed..

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I hope at least one of these ways provides you with a convenient way to get this content.  Thanks again for reading!  It’s an exciting time to be a fan of Firestorm!

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Deathstorm Figurine Collection Magazine

Jun 16th, 2011
by Shag.
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DC Comics Blackest Night Figurine Collection Magazine #11 featuring Deathstorm is solicited in the current issue of Previews for shipping in August.  Be sure to pre-order this item from your local comic shop before the end of the month!

Deathstorm in DC Comics Blackest Night Figurine Collection Magazine #11

These 16-page collector magazines and figurines are produced by Eaglemoss Publications Ltd.  Here is the solicitation for the Blackest Night Collection:

The Blackest Night Collection expands upon the award-winning DC Comics Super Hero Collection. Aimed at fans of DC Comics and, in particular, the Green Lantern milieu, the Blackest Night Collection will focus on DC Comics’ 2009-2010 event, the best-selling Blackest Night and its follow-up Brightest Day. Each figurine will be a highly-detailed replica of the character at approximately 1/21-scale.

You may recall the same company published a similar magazine/figurine for Firestorm last year.  I was really impressed with Firestorm, so I look forward to this Deathstorm issue.

Many thanks to Frank Lee Delano (of the blogs: Martian Manhunter: Idol-Head of Diabolu, Justice League Detroit, Atom: Power of the Atom, Wonder Woman: Diana Prince, DC Bloodlines, and …nurgh…) for the heads-up on this product.  Thanks, Frank!

Given the upcoming changes to Firestorm, it’s kinda weird to think of Deathstorm as part of the “old continuity” especially considering how recently he was introduced to the Firestorm mythos.  I guess that’s just something we’ll all have to get used to.

Don’t forget to pre-order this item from your local comic shop before the end of the month!

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Posted in: Blackest Night, Brightest Day, Deathstorm/Black Lantern Firestorm.
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Yildiray Cinar Getting Ready for Firestorm

Jun 15th, 2011
by Shag.
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Yildiray Cinar has posted a few more of his recent Firestorm sketches.  I gotta tell you, this guy is an amazing artist!  I really can’t wait to see his interiors for The Fury of Firestorm!

Below is a Yildiray Cinar warm-up sketch done awhile ago with Firestorm’s Brightest Day costume.  Click the image to be taken to Yildiray’s deviantART page.

Yildiray Cinar Firestorm Warm-up sketch

Below you’ll find Yildiray’s practice for June 13: Firestorm in his classic costume.  Click the image to be taken to the TwitPic original posting.

Yildiray Cinar Firestorm practice

Looking good!  I can’t wait for September!

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Posted in: Firestorm #01: Original (Ronnie/Martin), Firestorm #08: Brightest Day (Ronnie/Jason), Sketch/Art, Yildiray Cinar.
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