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Firestorm
Ronnie Raymond
A nuclear-powered fusion of two hosts whose real ability is transmutation of inorganic matter, with fire projection as a byproduct.
First appearance: Firestorm the Nuclear Man #1 (1978), DC Comics
Powers
Key issues
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- First appearance · 1978
Firestorm the Nuclear Man #1 DC Comics
Debut.
Commonly got wrong
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Commonly believed Firestorm's primary power is throwing fire.
Actually His primary ability is transmutation of inorganic matter. Fire projection is a byproduct of the nuclear fusion that powers him.
The feat ledger
Transmutes inorganic matter into other substances, which is his primary ability rather than energy release
His actual ability is transmutation of inorganic matter; fire projection is a byproduct of the nuclear fusion that powers him
Generates and directs nuclear flame at range
Transmutes inorganic matter into any other inorganic form
The transmutation is stated not to work on living tissue, which is the standing limit
Flies under his own power, unaided, at altitude
Absorbs and redirects nuclear energy rather than merely resisting it
The matrix requires two minds, so the power is shared rather than held
Continuities
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- Post-Crisis DC — 1986 Crisis on Infinite Earths through 2011 Flashpoint
- New 52 — DC relaunched continuity, 2011 to 2016
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