We’ve got a special treat today here at FIRESTORM FAN – a fantastic interview with Firestorm writer, Stuart Moore! Stuart Moore wrote FIRESTORM vol III for 19 issues from 2005 through 2007. Thanks to the length of his run, Stuart has written Jason Rusch more than any other writer. Stuart’s run brought dramatic changes for [...]
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John Ostrander: Exclusive Interview with FIRESTORM FAN
We’ve got a special treat today here at FIRESTORM FAN – a fantastic interview with celebrated Firestorm writer, John Ostrander! John Ostrander wrote 45 issues of FIRESTORM vol II from 1987 through 1990. Besides Firestorm co-creator Gerry Conway, Ostrander has written the character more than any other author. The dramatic changes Ostrander introduced to Firestorm [...]
New Page Header Featuring the Blank Slate Firestorm
Some of you eagle-eyed readers may have noticed that the page header here on FIRESTORM FAN frequently changes. It’s set to randomly select a header every time you visit. Go ahead, click refresh and watch the header. Since it’s random, it’s possible you’ll see the same header again. If you do, just click refresh again. [...]
DC Comics Super Hero Collection #46 – Firestorm Lead Figure
Just this past week DC Comics Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine #46 featuring Firestorm shipped to comic shops across the United States. It’s been out for a while in the UK, but Diamond Comics Distributors just got their copies out a few days ago. This publication includes a figurine of the featured character cast in lead, [...]
Elemental Firestorm Promotional Efforts – 1989
When introducing the “Elemental Firestorm” in 1989, DC Comics made special promotional efforts to get the word out about this dramatic change. The Elemental Firestorm was a fascinating character and a tremendous departure from what had come before. Two years prior writer John Ostrander had changed Firestorm from the classic Ronnie Raymond/Professor Stein combination to [...]
The “Blank Slate” Firestorm – 1987-89
Back in 1987, Firestorm writer John Ostrander made a dramatic and risky change to the lead character of the series. For nine years, Firestorm had existed as the combination of the youthful Ronnie Raymond and the brilliant Professor Martin Stein. While merged, Raymond was in command of the Firestorm form with Stein a voice of [...]
Firestorm Writer John Ostrander Needs Your Help
John Ostrander, long-time writer of Firestorm volume II, needs your help. John has been battling glaucoma for years now. If he loses this battle, he loses his eyesight. John recently had some very expensive surgery. Without the surgery, he would not have been able to retain his sight. Unfortunately, the resulting medical bills are more [...]
Firestorm vol. II #84 (April 1989) – Original Art
Here are some scans of the original art from Firestorm vol. II #84. Jon from the Fizzit Firestorm blog happens to own several of the original pages. He was kind enough to allow me to publish them here. Thanks, Jon! Firestorm volume II #84 – “Souls of Fire” Writer: John Ostrander Penciller: Tom Grindberg Inker: [...]
Why a Firestorm Blog?
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the FIRESTORM FAN blog! You may be asking yourself, “A blog about Firestorm? Seriously?” Well, I say YES! I’m a huge fan of the character and think he’s deserving of the attention. I’ve been running my other blog, ONCE UPON A GEEK, for almost a year. While I love writing a blog [...]
