Edward Raymond (New Earth)

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Real Name

Edward Rockwell

Current Alias

Edward Raymond

Identity

Secret

Race

Human

Alignment

Good

Relatives

Elaine Rockwell (wife, deceased); Felicity Smoak-Raymond (wife); Ronnie Raymond (son, deceased); Richard Dare (father-in-law)

Universe

Earth-One, New Earth

Base Of Operations

Manhattan, New York City

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Brown

Status

Citizenship

American

Marital Status

Widowed, Remarried

Occupation

Investigative journalist for New York News Express

Origin

Origin

Creators

Gerry Conway, Al Milgrom

First appearance

Firestorm #2
(April, 1978)

History

Edward Rockwell was a distinguished investigative journalist operating out of New York City. Many years ago, he proved quintessential in bringing the notorious “Shine” family to justice. Federal prosecutor Wallace Hapgood placed Rockwell on the stand, where he provided crucial testimony sending the gang leader, “Shoe” Shine to prison.

On the day "Shoe" began serving his sentence a car-bomb exploded in Rockwell’s vehicle killing his wife, Elaine. The Justice Department provided Ed with a new identity and placed him in the witness relocation program. Changing his surname to Raymond, Ed and his son, Ronnie, led a quiet secluded life.

Fifteen years later however, Raymond decided that it was safe to return to New York. He contacted Wallace Hapgood, who was now working as the principal of Bradley High School. Hapgood promised Ed to keep an eye on Ronnie and to keep him abreast if anyone should cause trouble for him.

Ed Raymond began working for New York News Express. His career consumed him and began to affect the relationship he maintained with his son. Ronnie tried to communicate with his father on numerous occasions, but Ed continuously dismissed him.

Eventually, "Shoe" Shine was released from prison and he reunited with his family, "Ma" and "Spit". He began conspiring to get revenge upon both Wallace Hapgood and Ed Raymond. His initial efforts were disrupted due to the unforeseen intervention of the Hyena.

Some time later, he learned Ed Rockwell's new identity and street address. He sent one of his henchmen to the Raymond home to plant a bomb, but the explosive detonated prematurely killing the thug. Hapgood contacted Raymond and the two decided to lay low, allowing "Shoe" Shine to believe he had successfully killed Raymond. A few weeks later, “Shoe” Shine was killed in a gunfight with a rival gangster, and Raymond was able to safely come back out into the open. With the threat of the Shine family firmly behind them, Ed and his son committed themselves to improving their relationship.

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Powers and Abilities

Powers

None known.

Abilities

Ed Raymond is proficient in the areas of investigation journalism.

Strength level

Ed Raymond possesses the strength level of a middle-aged man his size and weight who engages in moderate regular exorcise.

Paraphernalia

Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.

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Trivia

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Recommended Reading

• Firestorm (Volume 1) #2
• Firestorm (Volume 2) Annual #1

Related Articles

• Felicity Smoak-Raymond
• Firestorm (Ronnie Raymond/Martin Stein)
• New York News Express
• Wallace Hapgood

Links and References

• Firestorm (comics) at Wikipedia.org
  

Footnotes

Category:Married Characters