Fire Power is an ongoing comic book series created by Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee, published monthly by Image Comics as of August 2020.
Publication history Fire Power was first announced in December 2019. The series was originally intended to be published with an original graphic novel (OGN) prelude in April 2020, followed by a free first issue in May as a part of 2020's Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). The idea was that the free first issue would result in customers buying the Prelude OGN. This was a concept Kirkman came up with after discussing with comic store owners about ways to make Free Comic Book Day better for them. However, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancelation of FCBD, these plans had to change. The FCBD issue was rebranded as the Fire Power #1 promotional edition and released on the same day as the Prelude OGN in early July. The standard edition of Fire Power #1 came out in August, containing special features not included in the promotional edition.
Kirkman and Samnee worked well ahead of schedule on the series. In a July 2020 interview, Kirkman mentioned that the first twelve issues were already complete, some of which are extended beyond standard length. The series is scheduled to end with its thirtieth issue.
Plot summary Series synopsis courtesy of Image Comics: "The one who wields the fire power is destined to save the world, but Owen Johnson has turned his back on that life. He doesn't want the power—he never did. He only wants to spend time with his family and live his life, but unseen forces are at work to make that impossible. Danger lurks around every corner as Owen's past comes back to haunt him."
Reception and sales IssuePublication dateComic Book Roundup ratingVolume 1: PreludeJuly 1, 20208.7 by 11 professional critics#1 (promo ed.)July 1, 2020#1August 5, 2020Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #1Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #28.6 by 5 professional critics#28.0 by 1 professional critic#3September 2, 2020Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #38.4 by 3 professional critics#4October 7, 2020Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #4#5November 4, 2020Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #58.0 by 1 professional critic#6December 2, 2020Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #6#7January 6, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #78.9 by 3 professional critics#8February 3, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #88.0 by 1 professional critic#9March 3, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #99.0 by 1 professional critic#10April 7, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #10#11May 5, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #11#12June 2, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #12#13July 7, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #13#14August 4, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #148.7 by 1 professional critic#15September 1, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #15#16October 6, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #16#17November 3, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #17#18December 1, 2021Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #18#19April 6, 2022Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #19#20May 4, 2022#21June 1, 2022#22July 6, 2022#23August 3, 2022#24October 26, 2022#25July 26, 2023#26August 23, 2023#27September 27, 2023#28October 25, 2023#29November 22, 20237.6 by 1 professional critic#30February 21, 2024
Collected editions Title Material collected Publication date ISBN Fire Power Vol. 1: Prelude Original graphic novel July 1, 2020 Fire Power Vol. 2: Home FireFire Power #1–6 January 6, 2021 Fire Power Vol. 3: Flame WarFire Power #7–12 July 7, 2021 Fire Power Vol. 4: Scorched EarthFire Power #13–18 March 2, 2022 Fire Power Vol. 5: Flaming FistFire Power #19–24 November 1, 2022 Fire Power – Book OneFire Power – Volume 1: Prelude and Fire Power #1–12 June 7, 2022 Fire Power Vol. 6: FlameoutFire Power #25-30April 3, 2024Fire Power – Book TwoFire Power #13-30July 30, 2024
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