Here is a special pin-up from The Fury of Firestorm #24 (June 1984). It’s a nice piece by Rafael Kayanan and Romeo Tanghal featuring Firestorm at the mercy of Byte. This pin-up can be found in the back of the issue. I was re-reading this comic recently and stumbled across the pin-up. It was an unexpected, […]
Posts Tagged ‘Ronnie Raymond’
Firestorm drawing by Bubba Shelby (2009)
This super-cool Firestorm drawing is by fellow blogger Bubba Shelby. I love this sketch! Firestorm’s expression is priceless, and those briefs are cracking me up! Bubba is a freelance artist, and creator of characters such as Woodchuck Chuck, The Pink Poodle, Isis Champion and more! He runs a blog entitled “Art by Bubba” and is […]
Firestorm Pint Glass – 2008
Remember when you could walk into a fast-food restaurant, pay a few cents extra, and get a real glass featuring your favorite comic book or cartoon character? Remember how much fun was it to go back every week to see what glass would be released next? I remember owning and cherishing several superhero and Star […]
The Fury of Firestorm #32 (Feb. 1985)
Before reading any further here, jump over to the Phantom Stranger blog and read the excellent recap of The Fury of Firestorm #32. Then continue reading below for my editorial comments on the issue. Great recap by Rob over at the I am the Phantom Stranger blog! Doing issue recaps is one area that I’m […]
Nuclear News – 2009.01.29 – JLA, Appearances, Web sites, Martian Manhunter, Creators
Welcome to the second installment of FIRESTORM FAN’s Nuclear News! Lots of Justice League related news this time around. Trinity #35 just hit the stands yesterday. As I’ve mentioned previously, Firestorm (Jason/Gehenna) has been featured regularly in the Trinity series. I can’t vouch for issue #35 (as I haven’t read it just yet), but Firestorm […]
52 and the DC Comics Encyclopedia – 2007 & 2008
Welcome back for the final installment of WHO’S WHO WEEK here at FIRESTORM FAN! Today we’ll be looking at the current Firestorm, Jason Rusch. Sadly, the current Firestorm hasn’t had many opportunities for encyclopedic entries. There is no Who’s Who series being published nowadays, and only a handful of Secret Files have been produced in recent years. With that […]
Secret Files and the Ultimate Guide to the JLA – 2002 & 2003
Welcome back for the fourth installment of WHO’S WHO WEEK here at FIRESTORM FAN! Today we’ll be looking at the years when Ronnie Raymond flew solo as Firestorm (1995 – 2004). Between July 1996 (when Extreme Justice ended) and October 2002 (when Firestorm rejoined the JLA), Firestorm appearances in the DC universe were few and […]
Two-Fun Loving Guys…
Here is a little something to help you get through the weekend. It’s an advertisement for the Firestorm/Blue Devil crossover from 1986. Two of my absolute favorite characters teaming up! How cool is that?!?! I’ll be reviewing the issues themselves in the near future, but I thought I would share this ad for the crossover. […]
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 […]
