Fire Power (comic book)

Fire Power is an ongoing comic book series created by Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee, published monthly by Image Comics as of August 2020.[1]

Fire Power
Publication information
PublisherImage Comics, Skybound
ScheduleMonthly
No. of issues1
Main character(s)Owen Johnson
Creative team
Created byRobert Kirkman (writer)
Chris Samnee (artist)
Written byRobert Kirkman
Artist(s)Chris Samnee
Letterer(s)Rus Wooton
Colorist(s)Matt Wilson
Editor(s)Sean Macckiewicz
Kate Caudill (Assistant Editor)

Publication history

Fire Power was first announced in December 2019.[2] 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.[3] 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 coming out in August will contain special features not included in the promotional edition.[4]

Kirkman and Samnee are working 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.[5]

Plot summary

Series synopsis courtesy of Image Comics:[1]

"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
Issue Publication date Writer Artist Colorist Comic Book Roundup rating[6] Estimated sales to North American retailers (first month)
Volume 1: Prelude July 1, 2020[7] Robert Kirkman Chris Samnee Matt Wilson 8.7 by 11 professional critics Data not yet available
#1 (promo ed.) July 1, 2020[4] Data not yet available
#1 August 5, 2020
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#2
#3 September 2, 2020[10]
#4 October 7, 2020[11]

Collected editions
Title Material collected Format Publication date ISBN
Fire Power – Volume 1: Prelude N/A Trade paperback July 1, 2020[7] ISBN 9781534316553
Fire Power – Volume 2 Fire Power #1–6 TBA, 2021[12] ISBN 9781534317185

Reading order
  1. Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 1: Prelude
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References
  1. "Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee". Image Comics. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  2. Wigler, Josh (December 12, 2019). "'Walking Dead' Creator Robert Kirkman Announces Martial Arts Comic 'Fire Power'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  3. "Robert Kirkman Explains Why He Brought Walking Dead Back and Hypes Firepower". Youtube. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  4. Huntington, Brian. "Fire Power #1 Gets New Cover For Retail Release". Skybound.
  5. Harper, David. "Off Panel #263: Clementine Lives with Robert Kirkman". SKTCHD. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  6. "Fire Power Comic Series Reviews at ComicBookRoundUp.com". Comic Book Roundup. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  7. "Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 1: Prelude". Image Comics. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  8. Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #1
  9. Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #2
  10. Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #3
  11. Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #4
  12. "Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 2". Amazon. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
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