The Fury Of Firestorm #3
Chad Burdette
Recap
As DCAll-In enters its second act, the Next Level launches stand alongside major new storylines across DC’s ongoing and limited series within its main universe and Absolute universe, expanding the scope and the future of DC’s storytelling.
Recent DC Comics News:
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Hot on the heels of March’s breakout DC: Next Level launches, including Batwoman by Greg Rucka and DaNi, Deathstroke: The Terminator by Tony Fleecs and Carmine di Giandomenico, and Lobo by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona, DC is turning up the heat this month with two bold new comic book series that push magic, mystery, and raw power into uncharted territory.
Comic Watch Reviews:
- The Deadman #1- Wake Me Up Inside, Bring Me To (UnLife)
- The Fury Of Firestorm #1: The Firestorm Matrix Takes The Wheel
- The Fury of Firestorm #2 Now Only Pictures In My Head
- Lobo #1: Meet The Next Reality Show Star: Lobo & The Bounty Hunter
- Lobo #2 ; Lights , Camera, LOBO!
- Lobo #3: Can You Hear The Space Dolphins Cry
- Deathstroke: The Terminator #1: Next Level, Next Contract
- Deathstroke: The Terminator #2: Hunt or be Hunted
- Deathstroke: The Terminator #3: Dead to Rights
- Batwoman #1: The Devil Inside
- Batwoman #2: The Streets Run Red With Bats
- Zatanna #1: Prime Magus To The Stage!
- Zatanna #2: The Magic of the Muse
This week, The Fury of Firestorm by Jeff Lemire and Rafael De Latorre continues to expand DC’s Next Level initiative, spotlighting bold, creator-forward comics that put fan-favorite characters into the hands of some of the industry’s most exciting talent.
Review
The Fury Of Firestorm #3 continues to build the story as it focuses less on what with Firestorm and more so leans into the backstory of Martin Stein and his machinations which led to the creation of the Matrix. As somewhat expected (not a bad thing), the story leans heavily into the elements that Geoff Johns established in the Doomsday Clock series that bridged the Rebirth Era and The New 52 continuities with the New History Of The DCU series
Lemire, without overselling it, works in the thread that Stein wanted to setup government run superheroes to keep Justice League and others in check.
Back matter from Doomsday Clock #5:
Lemire also fills in some of the gaps as to why Stein felt the need to advocate for the Government sponsored superheroes following the death of his son at the hands of Dr. Polaris, which was only hinted at in the back matter in Doomsday Clock #9
The issue also answers the question of where and what Jason Rusch, one of the former halves of Firestorm has been up to. Aside from directing Lorraine as to where Stein my be hiding, it is unclear if he will somehow be part of the ongoing story.
While it remains unclear as to when the events of the story take place there seem to be possible continuity questions as put forth by the Leaguers who arrive on the scene to try and subdue the Firestorm Matrix. Supergirl and Martin Manhunter both appear even though they are currently involved with Reign of the Superboys events, Supergirl in Kandor and Martian Manhunter over in Action Comics in Smallville with the young Clark Kent.
That aside, connecting this story to The Doomsday Clock is a great direction and puts storytelling beats such as “The Superman Theory” back on the board to be further explore as The Next Level and All In era continues.
Final Thoughts
The Fury Of Firestorm #3 continues to reintroduce and put storythreads from Doomsday Clock back into the spotlight allowing for the Firestorm character to grow and reach the position in the DCU that the character deserves
The Fury Of Firestorm #3: A Ticking Doomsday Clock
- Writing - 10/1010/10
- Storyline - 9/109/10
- Art - 10/1010/10
- Color - 9.9/109.9/10
- Cover Art - 10/1010/10
