| Alias |
 |
| Firestorm
II |
| Nick
Name |
| The
Nuclear Powered Man |
| Civilian
ID |
| Jason
Rusch |
| Occupation |
|
Adventurer
Student |
| Legal
Status |
| Citizen of the United
States with a criminal record. |
| Nation
or Planet of Origin |
| Detroit,
Michigan |
| Group
Affiliation |
| None |
| Base
of Operations |
| Detroit,
Michigan |
| Height |
| | |
| Weight |
| | |
| Eye
Color |
| Brown
- Flame when powered |
| Hair
Color |
| Black
- Flame when powered |
| Skin
Tone |
| Negroid |
| Known
Powers |
| Genetically altered human
capable of merging with other human beings and transforming into a being
capable of superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, durability and
flight. Capable of rearranging matter on an atomic level and
projecting bolts of nuclear energy. Note: The merger
with another human being shunts the person to a pocket dimension where their
personality and mind is still active and able to converse with Rusch. |
| Accessories |
| | |
| Common
Enemies |
| | |
| Regularly
Appearing |
| Firestorm
Vol. 3 |
| First
Appearance |
| Firestorm
Vol. 3 #1 (July, 2004) |
| Creator |
| Dan
Jolley & ChrissCross |
| Origin |
| After the apparent death
of Ronnie Rayond (Firestorm I) at the hands of the
Shadow Thief
utilizing the sword of the
Shining Knight, the essence and power of Firestorm sought a new host.
Traveling on a remote road to deliver a package for a known
criminal - financially struggling student
Jason
Rusch was bathed in a blinding light. Regaining consciousness Rusch
went on to deliver his package only to be caught up in a gambling related
shootout. The stress activated a defense mechanism and Rusch merged
with a dying man and was transformed into Firestorm. |