Who Is Firebrand? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Firebrand is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Andre Twist, with over 41 comic issue appearances. Left-wing activist Andre Twist is the fourth incarnation of Firebrand. Firebrand joined Uncle Sam's latest Freedom Fighters after gaining his powers over fire after Chemo was dropped on Bludhaven.

Who is Firebrand?

For the original Firebrand, see Rod Reilly For the second Firebrand, see Danette Reilly For the third Firebrand, see Alejandro Sanchez Origin The fourth Firebrand Activist Andre Twist was in the city of Blüdhaven when the Secret Society dropped the nuclear nightmare Chemo on the city, destroying it. In the nuclear wasteland that resulted, Twist gained the ability to control fire. After the assault, the U.S. Government erected a wall around the city, trying to keep the radiation in. However, the wall also trapped a lot of residents within the city limits. Twist took the name of Firebrand, and tried to help the remaining residents as best he could. He aided the underground railroad that smuggled citizens out of Blüdhaven, and frequently harassed government agencies that tried to control the boundaries of Blüdhaven. He always appealed to the press, using their power to draw attention to the plight of Blüdhaven.

Key facts

Firebrand is of human origin and first appeared in " Justice Society of America Band 1: Der Beginn einer neuen Ära". The character is published by DC Comics. With 41 recorded issue appearances, Firebrand ranks among the most featured characters in comics.