Lot Details
| Series Title | The Fury of Firestorm |
|---|---|
| Story Title | Day of the Bison |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | Jun 1982 |
| Cover Price | 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP |
| Printing | First Print |
| Variant Description | Direct |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Bronze Age |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Writer | Gerry Conway |
| Artist | Pat Broderick |
| Cover Artist | Dick Giordano |
| Inker | Rodin Rodriguez |
| Letterer | John Costanza |
| Editor | Len Wein |
| Character Appearances | Black Bison, Cliff Carmichael, Crystal Frost, Doreen Day, Edward Raymond, Firehawk, Firestorm (Raymond), Hyena (Day), Jefferson Jackson, Multiplex |
Firestorm the Nuclear Man Vol 2 Key Comics Bundle #1 (3 copies), #6, #7, #17
This lot includes 3 copies of #1
1st appearance of Black Bison
1st appearance of Lorraine Reilly, becomes Firehawk
14-page preview of Masters of the Universe #1 (1982)
1st appearance of Plastique
1st appearance of Firehawk
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Lot Details
| Series Title | The Fury of Firestorm |
|---|---|
| Story Title | Day of the Bison |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | Jun 1982 |
| Cover Price | 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP |
| Printing | First Print |
| Variant Description | Direct |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Bronze Age |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Writer | Gerry Conway |
| Artist | Pat Broderick |
| Cover Artist | Dick Giordano |
| Inker | Rodin Rodriguez |
| Letterer | John Costanza |
| Editor | Len Wein |
| Character Appearances | Black Bison, Cliff Carmichael, Crystal Frost, Doreen Day, Edward Raymond, Firehawk, Firestorm (Raymond), Hyena (Day), Jefferson Jackson, Multiplex |
Firestorm the Nuclear Man
DC Comics launched The Fury of Firestorm, the Nuclear Man in June 1982, serving as the character's second solo title following a brief initial run in 1978. The series was created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Pat Broderick, re-establishing the dual identity of high school student Ronnie Raymond and physicist Professor Martin Stein. This volume was a centerpiece of the DC Bronze Age, continuing the narrative of two disparate individuals physically and mentally fused into a single atomic-powered entity. The title ran for 100 issues through 1990, though the indicia name and cover title underwent several modifications during its eight-year publication history.
The series is historically significant for its character development and the introduction of several enduring antagonists. Key milestones within the run include the first appearance of Plastique in issue #7 and the debut of the second Killer Frost, Louise Lincoln, in issue #21. In 1987, the title underwent a major creative shift when writer John Ostrander took over with issue #65, transitioning the character from a traditional superhero into an "Elemental" of fire. This era introduced more political and environmental themes, reflecting a broader trend in late 1980s comics toward mature and socially conscious storytelling.
Cultural interest in the series is largely driven by its exploration of the "composite hero" trope, which provided a unique dynamic compared to the solo protagonists of the era. The internal dialogue between Raymond and Stein offered a pedagogical element, often explaining nuclear physics and chemistry through the lens of Firestorm's molecular manipulation powers. This run is archived as the definitive era for the character, establishing the lore and supporting cast used in later television and film adaptations. Its legacy persists in the concept of the "Firestorm Protocol," a recurring plot device in modern DC continuity that explores the scientific and ethical implications of nuclear fusion.
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