Fire Power (comic book)

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Fire Power
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Cover for Fire Power #30
Publication information
Publisher Image Comics, Skybound
ScheduleMonthly
No. of issues30
Main character(s)Owen Johnson
Creative team
Created by Robert 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)

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]

Contents

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 came out in August, containing special features not included in the promotional edition. [4]

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. [5] The series is scheduled to end with its thirtieth issue. [6]

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

IssuePublication date Comic Book Roundup rating [7]
Volume 1: PreludeJuly 1, 2020 [8] 8.7 by 11 professional critics
#1 (promo ed.)July 1, 2020 [4] Data not available
#1August 5, 2020
[9] [10] 		8.6 by 5 professional critics
#28.0 by 1 professional critic
#3September 2, 2020 [11] 8.4 by 3 professional critics
#4October 7, 2020 [12] Data not available
#5November 4, 2020 [13] 8.0 by 1 professional critic
#6December 2, 2020 [14] Data not available
#7January 6, 2021 [15] 8.9 by 3 professional critics
#8February 3, 2021 [16] 8.0 by 1 professional critic
#9March 3, 2021 [17] 9.0 by 1 professional critic
#10April 7, 2021 [18] Data not available
#11May 5, 2021 [19] Data not available
#12June 2, 2021 [20] Data not available
#13July 7, 2021 [21] Data not available
#14August 4, 2021 [22] 8.7 by 1 professional critic
#15September 1, 2021 [23] Data not available
#16October 6, 2021 [24] Data not available
#17November 3, 2021 [25] Data not available
#18December 1, 2021 [26] Data not available
#19April 6, 2022 [27] Data not available
#20May 4, 2022 [28] Data not available
#21June 1, 2022 [29] Data not available
#22July 6, 2022 [30] Data not available
#23August 3, 2022 [31] Data not available
#24October 26, 2022 [32] Data not available
#25July 26, 2023 [33] Data not available
#26August 23, 2023 [34] Data not available
#27September 27, 2023 [35] Data not available
#28October 25, 2023 [36] Data not available
#29November 22, 2023 [37] 7.6 by 1 professional critic
#30February 21, 2024Data not available

Collected editions

TitleMaterial collectedPublication dateISBN
Fire Power Vol. 1: PreludeOriginal graphic novelJuly 1, 2020 [8] ISBN   9781534316553
Fire Power Vol. 2: Home FireFire Power #1–6January 6, 2021 [38] ISBN   9781534317185
Fire Power Vol. 3: Flame WarFire Power #7–12July 7, 2021 [39] ISBN   9781534319080
Fire Power Vol. 4: Scorched EarthFire Power #13–18March 2, 2022 [40] ISBN   9781534321038
Fire Power Vol. 5: Flaming FistFire Power #19–24November 1, 2022 [41] ISBN   9781534323919
Fire Power – Book OneFire Power – Volume 1: Prelude and Fire Power #1–12June 7, 2022 [42] ISBN   9781534322073
Fire Power Vol. 6: FlameoutFire Power #25-30April 3, 2024 [43] ISBN   9781534399853
Fire Power – Book TwoFire Power #13-30July 30, 2024 [44] ISBN   9781534327245

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References

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  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. 1 2 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. ↑ "SKYBOUND ANNOUNCES SERIES FINALE OF FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE". Skybound.com. Skybound. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Fire Power Comic Series Reviews at ComicBookRoundUp.com". Comic Book Roundup . Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  8. 1 2 "Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 1: Prelude". Image Comics . Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  9. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #1
  10. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #2
  11. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #3
  12. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #4
  13. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #5
  14. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #6
  15. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #7
  16. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #8
  17. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #9
  18. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #10
  19. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #11
  20. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #12
  21. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #13
  22. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #14
  23. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #15
  24. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #16
  25. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #17
  26. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #18
  27. ↑ Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee #19
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  30. ↑ "FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #22". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
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  39. ↑ "Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 3: Flame War". Image Comics .
  40. ↑ "Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Volume 4: Scorched Earth". Image Comics .
  41. ↑ "Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Vol. 5 TP". Image Comics. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
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  43. ↑ "Fire Power By Kirkman And Samnee TP, Vol. 6". Image Comics. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  44. ↑ Kirkman, Robert (2024-07-30). Fire Power Deluxe Book 2. Samnee Chris. Skybound Entertainment. ISBN   978-1-5343-2724-5.
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