''Fire Power'' is an ongoing

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series created by

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and

Chris Samnee Chris Samnee is an American comic book artist. He received the 2011 Harvey Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his work on the '' Thor: The Mighty Avenger'', and won a 2013 Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker for his work on '' The Rocketeer: ...

, published monthly by

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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

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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 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.

Plot summary

Series synopsis courtesy of

"''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

Collected editions

References

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