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2018

DC

Firestorm is a complex superhero from DC Comics, primarily known for being a fusion of two minds and bodies into one being with atomic-level control.

The original Firestorm, the Nuclear Man, was created when high school student Ronnie Raymond and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Martin Stein were caught in a nuclear accident. Their consciousnesses merged, creating the hero Firestorm. Ronnie controlled the body, while Martin, although only a voice inside Ronnie’s head, provided knowledge and guidance.

Firestorm possesses the power of atomic transmutation, allowing him to rearrange the atomic and molecular structure of inorganic matter. He can transform lead into gold, water into oxygen, or even conjure entirely new elements. He also has flight, energy projection, and can absorb radiation.

Over the years, other characters have taken on the Firestorm mantle, including the Russian hero Mikhail Arkadin and, most notably, Jason Rusch, a brilliant young student who replaced Ronnie Raymond. The Firestorm matrix has also been linked to Elemental Firestorm, further complicating the character's legacy and powers.

Despite the various pairings and storylines, Firestorm remains a powerful and unique hero in the DC Universe, wrestling with the responsibility of his immense powers and the challenge of sharing his existence with another.