Fire Power (comic book) explained

Fire Power
Schedule:Monthly
Publisher:Image Comics, Skybound
Issues:30
Creators:Robert Kirkman (writer)
Chris Samnee (artist)
Writers:Robert Kirkman
Artists:Chris Samnee
Colorists:Matt Wilson
Letterers:Rus Wooton
Editors:Sean Macckiewicz
Kate Caudill (Assistant Editor)
Main Char Team:Owen Johnson

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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4] The series is scheduled to end with its thirtieth issue.[5]

Plot summary

Series synopsis courtesy of Image Comics:[6]

"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 rating[7]
Volume 1: PreludeJuly 1, 20208.7 by 11 professional critics
  1. 1 (promo ed.)
July 1, 2020
  1. 1
August 5, 2020
[8] [9]
8.6 by 5 professional critics
  1. 2
8.0 by 1 professional critic
  1. 3
September 2, 2020[10] 8.4 by 3 professional critics
  1. 4
October 7, 2020[11]
  1. 5
November 4, 2020[12] 8.0 by 1 professional critic
  1. 6
December 2, 2020[13]
  1. 7
January 6, 2021[14] 8.9 by 3 professional critics
  1. 8
February 3, 2021[15] 8.0 by 1 professional critic
  1. 9
March 3, 2021[16] 9.0 by 1 professional critic
  1. 10
April 7, 2021[17]
  1. 11
May 5, 2021[18]
  1. 12
June 2, 2021[19]
  1. 13
July 7, 2021[20]
  1. 14
August 4, 2021[21] 8.7 by 1 professional critic
  1. 15
September 1, 2021[22]
  1. 16
October 6, 2021[23]
  1. 17
November 3, 2021[24]
  1. 18
December 1, 2021[25]
  1. 19
April 6, 2022[26]
  1. 20
May 4, 2022[27]
  1. 21
June 1, 2022[28]
  1. 22
July 6, 2022[29]
  1. 23
August 3, 2022[30]
  1. 24
October 26, 2022[31]
  1. 25
July 26, 2023[32]
  1. 26
August 23, 2023[33]
  1. 27
September 27, 2023[34]
  1. 28
October 25, 2023[35]
  1. 29
November 22, 2023[36] 7.6 by 1 professional critic
  1. 30
February 21, 2024

Collected editions

TitleMaterial collectedPublication dateISBN
Fire Power Vol. 1: PreludeOriginal graphic novelJuly 1, 2020[37]
Fire Power Vol. 2: Home FireFire Power #1–6January 6, 2021[38]
Fire Power Vol. 3: Flame WarFire Power #7–12July 7, 2021[39]
Fire Power Vol. 4: Scorched EarthFire Power #13–18March 2, 2022[40]
Fire Power Vol. 5: Flaming FistFire Power #19–24November 1, 2022[41]
Fire Power – Book OneFire Power – Volume 1: Prelude and Fire Power #1–12June 7, 2022[42]
Fire Power Vol. 6: FlameoutFire Power #25-30April 3, 2024[43]
Fire Power – Book TwoFire Power #13-30July 30, 2024[44]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Walking Dead' Creator Robert Kirkman Announces Martial Arts Comic 'Fire Power'. The Hollywood Reporter. December 12, 2019. July 6, 2020. Josh. Wigler.
  2. Web site: Robert Kirkman Explains Why He Brought Walking Dead Back and Hypes Firepower. Youtube. July 14, 2020.
  3. Web site: Huntington . Brian . Fire Power #1 Gets New Cover For Retail Release . Skybound.
  4. Web site: Harper . David. Off Panel #263: Clementine Lives with Robert Kirkman. SKTCHD. July 14, 2020.
  5. Web site: SKYBOUND ANNOUNCES SERIES FINALE OF FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE . Skybound.com . Skybound . September 8, 2023.
  6. Web site: Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee. Image Comics. July 6, 2020.
  7. Web site: Fire Power Comic Series Reviews at ComicBookRoundUp.com. Comic Book Roundup. July 6, 2020.
  8. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-1 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #1
  9. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-2 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #2
  10. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-3 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #3
  11. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-4 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #4
  12. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-5 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #5
  13. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-6 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #6
  14. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-7 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #7
  15. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-8 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #8
  16. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-9 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #9
  17. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-10 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #10
  18. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-11 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #11
  19. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-12 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #12
  20. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-13 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #13
  21. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-14 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #14
  22. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-15 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #15
  23. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-16 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #16
  24. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-17 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #17
  25. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-18 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #18
  26. https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/fire-power-by-kirkman-samnee-19 Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #19
  27. Web site: FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #20 . 2022-05-22 . Image Comics . en.
  28. Web site: FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #21 . 2022-05-22 . Image Comics . en.
  29. Web site: FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #22 . 2022-05-22 . Image Comics . en.
  30. Web site: FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN AND SAMNEE #23 . 2022-05-22 . Image Comics . en.
  31. Web site: Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #24 . 2022-12-07 . Image Comics . en.
  32. Web site: Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #25 . Image Comics . en.
  33. Web site: Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #26 . Image Comics . en.
  34. Web site: Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #27 . Image Comics . en.
  35. Web site: Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #28 . Image Comics . en.
  36. Web site: Fire Power By Kirkman & Samnee #29 . Image Comics . en.
  37. Web site: Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 1: Prelude. Image Comics. July 6, 2020.
  38. Web site: Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 2: Home Fire. Image Comics. October 26, 2020.
  39. Web site: Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 3: Flame War. Image Comics.
  40. Web site: Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 4: Scorched Earth. Image Comics.
  41. Web site: Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Vol. 5 TP . 2022-12-07 . Image Comics . en.
  42. Web site: Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 1 HC. Image Comics.
  43. Web site: Fire Power By Kirkman And Samnee TP, Vol. 6 . 2024-02-03 . Image Comics . en.
  44. Book: Kirkman, Robert . Fire Power Deluxe Book 2 . 2024-07-30 . Skybound Entertainment . Samnee Chris . 978-1-5343-2724-5 . English.