Ignited #2

Ignited #2

by Mark Waid, Kwanza Osajyefo, Philippe Briones (Artist)

The lives of six teenagers are changed forever when tragic chaos ensues in their high school. Now the power to restore order is literally in their hands. 2 VOLUMES RELEASED - WORK IN 3 VOLUME(S). It's the first day back at Phoenix Academy High -- but this year, there's no back to school excitement in the air, as returning students and faculty are haunted by memories of last year's horrific attack. So many friends and colleagues were lost, and some of those who survived underwent changes -- they IGNITED, gaining supernatural abilities they barely understand. Little do they know this is just the beginning...

Genres: Comics

31 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 2, 2019

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Clay Bartel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read issue #1 and #2 of the series.

I'm a huge comic book collection with DC and Marvel being primarily what I collect but I make it a habit to always try new independent series nearly every week.

IGNITED caught my eye and when I bought it I had no idea what it was about.

Was suprised to discover it was a mix of school shootings and superhero types.

Ultimately the first 2 issues were easy reads that held my attention but I just don't think I'll continue a series that's about school shootings. Just not a topic I really wanna spend my free time thinking or reading about.

I was close to giving this 4 stars but the subject just isn't my thing.

[Charity Tinnin · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars