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Fire Power #2
Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Vol. 2: Home Fire
ALL-NEW series created by Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, OBLIVION SONG) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil, Black Widow)!
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 raise 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.
Collects FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #1-6.
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 raise 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.
Collects FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #1-6.
152 pages, Paperback
First published January 21, 2021
About the author
Robert Kirkman
2,621 books7,159 followersRobert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
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August 14, 2025
Really good volume!
December 3, 2020
Most of the reservations I had about volume 1 have been swept away now, as this book really starts finding its feet and doing its own thing. This is really starting to fill the huge ‘Invincible’-shaped hole in my life. Chris Samnee’s art is incredible, as ever; I think there was only one panel I didn’t like in this whole book.
The only issue I still have is with the colouring. Don’t get me wrong; Matt Wilson’s eye for colour and his palette are exquisite; but I really don’t like some of the textures and brushes he uses. Maybe I’ll get used to them as the book goes along.
The only issue I still have is with the colouring. Don’t get me wrong; Matt Wilson’s eye for colour and his palette are exquisite; but I really don’t like some of the textures and brushes he uses. Maybe I’ll get used to them as the book goes along.
May 25, 2022
A heavy focus on the unfolding of secrets plus the power of family, Kirkman and Samnee deliver another solid entry into the Fire Power series. The pacing is a little fast as you don't get quite enough time with the Johnsons before everything hits the fan. There are moments which highlight the normality of their lives before they have to go on the run in typical 'we need to keep the kids safe' fashion, but I wish there was a tad bit more mundane before the spectacular dropped on them. With Owen's two separate worlds colliding, he realises that they haven't been so disconnected to begin with, and he must make a choice on who he can trust.
May 10, 2022
Really epitomizes the "fast, fun read...with an edge!" that Kirkman used so well in Invincible, though now with chop-socky martial arts. I'm all the way in for Vol. 3.
February 1, 2021
This was another great volume! We pick up with 15 years later as he is going through his life hosting party and then Ma Guang comes in and wants him to come back to the temple and they refer to the incident that happened 15 years ago with the death of Lian and how Chow Feng was involved and there is certainly some animosity there and then we have Owen dealing with all the crazy action going against covert ninjas, assassins named Dragons claw meanwhile his family is put in danger and then the coming of Wei Lung after he joined Scorched earth clan and learning that they are good guys, so more revelations and that was neat. But the main takeaway is that something big is being planned to take the firepower from Owen by the temple with the Johnson family on the run!
This volume was excellent, good focus on family, and the art is just spectacular with fights happening here and there and the choreography of it is pleasant to read through and then we have Owen in the center, Master Wei Lun too and revelations happening from all sides! I am loving this series now!
This volume was excellent, good focus on family, and the art is just spectacular with fights happening here and there and the choreography of it is pleasant to read through and then we have Owen in the center, Master Wei Lun too and revelations happening from all sides! I am loving this series now!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2021
Owen Johnson is enjoying his regular life with his police officer wife and two children, when his mystical martial arts past comes crashing into the American suburbs. There are enough nice family moments amidst the many far-fetched fight scenes to keep me coming back for another helping.
May 14, 2021
This was pretty great!
Owen is now living a normal life with his wife and two kids. They're about to throw a party and Owen is approached by a old friend (or enemy?) when things begin to turn and everyone can be a potential threat, we find Owen's old life may be catching up to him. Training his kids, together him and his wife must face what is coming.
This was frantic when it needed to be. The fights are really fun. There's plenty of good humor here. Owen being a family man works in his favor. His wife is badass. His kids are cool. This series is shaping up to be a blast now. Less cliche more kung fu action! A 4 out of 5.
Owen is now living a normal life with his wife and two kids. They're about to throw a party and Owen is approached by a old friend (or enemy?) when things begin to turn and everyone can be a potential threat, we find Owen's old life may be catching up to him. Training his kids, together him and his wife must face what is coming.
This was frantic when it needed to be. The fights are really fun. There's plenty of good humor here. Owen being a family man works in his favor. His wife is badass. His kids are cool. This series is shaping up to be a blast now. Less cliche more kung fu action! A 4 out of 5.
November 11, 2025
This series is just terrific. It reminds me fondly of Marvel movies: there's action, there's emotion, and there's humor in equal amounts. Robert Kirkman takes the time to introduce characters so that we actually care when they're in peril. Perhaps he's earned that right where others haven't - I'm sure sales numbers don't matter much after you've written The Walking Dead, so you can give your books more measured pacing. I mean, there's a whole issue in Home Fire that's just our hero and his family hosting a barbecue! Subtle, smart world-building right there.
Of course, I noted all this with the first volume as well, and will hopefully continue noting it with future volumes. I'll also continue noting that Chris Samnee's artwork is some of the best I've ever seen, particularly when it comes to portraying silent ninja battles. He's shouldering a heavy load and absolutely killing it!
The specifics for Home Fire: Owen's just trying to live that quiet suburban life, but his former ninja comrade, Ma Guang, is determined to get him to return to the temple to uncover the truth behind Owen's former lover's death. Ninja battles ensue, some against former allies, some against definite villains. We see the return of many characters from the Prelude volume, as well as a deepening of Owen's relationship with his wife (though her outrage at his having a former love is a little outrageous). I also appreciated Owen's kids playing a role in the story - again with that Marvel-style humor and emotion, bringing the kids on board even though they're extraneous to the primary narrative! Love to see it.
In true Kirkman fashion, there's a shocking cliffhanger ending. Waiting with baited breath for the next volume.
Of course, I noted all this with the first volume as well, and will hopefully continue noting it with future volumes. I'll also continue noting that Chris Samnee's artwork is some of the best I've ever seen, particularly when it comes to portraying silent ninja battles. He's shouldering a heavy load and absolutely killing it!
The specifics for Home Fire: Owen's just trying to live that quiet suburban life, but his former ninja comrade, Ma Guang, is determined to get him to return to the temple to uncover the truth behind Owen's former lover's death. Ninja battles ensue, some against former allies, some against definite villains. We see the return of many characters from the Prelude volume, as well as a deepening of Owen's relationship with his wife (though her outrage at his having a former love is a little outrageous). I also appreciated Owen's kids playing a role in the story - again with that Marvel-style humor and emotion, bringing the kids on board even though they're extraneous to the primary narrative! Love to see it.
In true Kirkman fashion, there's a shocking cliffhanger ending. Waiting with baited breath for the next volume.
February 10, 2021
Another great volume. So after training up on the mountain, things took a turn for the worse so Owen left it all behind him and started a family. Years later, he has a wife and two kids. But his past from up on the mountain has come back to haunt him. This book was fast paced. I read it it in under an hour. Great action with awesome kung fu fights done really well by Samnee’s art. After being bum rushed, Owen and his family are on the run, desperately looking for a place to seek shelter and figure out their next move. I’m really enjoying this run so far and looking forward to volume 3.
October 15, 2021
This was a great volume for the Fire Power series. Kirkman may be charting familiar territory with this martial arts thriller but I really enjoyed the family moments in this volume. Samnee's artwork really works with the series. There is a retro spy thriller feel that Samnee's pencils bring to the series. Of course the real star of this show is the action and there is lots of it. The sequence with Owen fighting the ninjas while his family was sleeping was epic. This is a really fun read which sadly you do not get in a lot of American comic books today. I can not wait to see what happens in the next volume.
October 12, 2022
Takes a big time jump of 15 years forward from the end of volume 1, with a number of things that happened in the interim rather glossed over or alluded to, though not fully developed (this is the one weakness in this volume--I kept feeling like I'd missed something, another story arc or whatever, that would have made all of this a bit clearer). It's still a lot of fun. The artwork is a bit messy at times, but does the job. I'll read the next volume...
March 28, 2021
4.5🌟
Nearly perfect. Kirkman has been cranking out some really good stories post Walking Dead. I would recommend Outcast also. If you ever liked a Kung-fu flick this is worth your time. Than we have the added twist of the main character having gone on to lead the suburban American dream where his past has finally caught up to him.
Nearly perfect. Kirkman has been cranking out some really good stories post Walking Dead. I would recommend Outcast also. If you ever liked a Kung-fu flick this is worth your time. Than we have the added twist of the main character having gone on to lead the suburban American dream where his past has finally caught up to him.
August 3, 2021
This series is pure fun. Especially if you loved B-class karate movies as a child. I did :)
February 24, 2022
This book picks up where the previous one left off, 15 years after Owen Johnson left the Temple of the Flaming Fist where he’d completed his martial arts training and learned who his biological parents were. We’re not told right away why he left or how he wound up back in suburbia married to a cop and father of two. We get the story piecemeal as we are reacquainted with characters from “Prelude”--Ma Guang (with hair) and Wei Lun–and meet new characters, especially Owen’s wife Kellie who I’d definitely want on my side in a fight.
We learn pretty quickly that Owen is still incredibly fast, still has the ability to generate fire, and that emulates his teacher’s fashion sense by wearing vintage Jordans.
Just as things were not as they seemed when Mr. Incredible was asked to return to life as a superhero, Owen learns that many things he was told about the Scorched Earth Clan are untrue when is asked to return to the temple to set things straight. When he refuses, things start ramping up.
In addition to my appreciation of Kellie’s toughness, I liked Owen’s adopted father. He’s funny because he’s one of those guys who always messes up the punchline.
As with the previous book, the artwork is fantastic, the story is action packed, and there’s always the tang of mystery to keep you turning pages and reaching for the next installment. 3.5
We learn pretty quickly that Owen is still incredibly fast, still has the ability to generate fire, and that emulates his teacher’s fashion sense by wearing vintage Jordans.
Just as things were not as they seemed when Mr. Incredible was asked to return to life as a superhero, Owen learns that many things he was told about the Scorched Earth Clan are untrue when is asked to return to the temple to set things straight. When he refuses, things start ramping up.
In addition to my appreciation of Kellie’s toughness, I liked Owen’s adopted father. He’s funny because he’s one of those guys who always messes up the punchline.
As with the previous book, the artwork is fantastic, the story is action packed, and there’s always the tang of mystery to keep you turning pages and reaching for the next installment. 3.5
February 14, 2021
It has been 15 years since the events in Volume 1, and Owen has left the Temple of the Flaming Fist behind. He has gotten married and has two children. He has told his police officer wife everything about his time at the Temple and has even trained her to fight. Suddenly a friend from the Temple approaches Owen and tries to convince him to come back. Even after being attacked by ninja, Owen refuses. Owen and his wife are going through a small rough patch in their marriage at a restaurant when they are attacked by ninja assassins. They defeat them and rush home to find their children under attack. Everyone escapes the house and runs to Owen's wife's partner's house. There Owen meets his old master from the Temple and finds out his wife's partner has been training with him. The assassins find them again and the family runs again.
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November 27, 2025
After mountain top ninja kung fu shit comes suburban ninja kung fu shit. But hey, that's good shit!
Fifteen years later, Owen is married... with children in Bumfuck, Idaho, when his past comes back to haunt him. Mwah ah ah!
No kidding, it's well done. Kirkman writes relatable characters – apart from the fact that one of them throws fireballs, of course – with normal human relationships, normal dialogue, healthy children who aren't annoying... and ninjas in the backyard. And it flows naturally. It's fluid, it's action-packed, there are mysteries that Kirkman skilfully distils drop by drop, just the right amount.
Basically, I've read this story many times before, but Kirkman knows how to take these well-worn elements and polish them up to make them modern and appealing.
Chris Samnee's work is generally less polished than usual, much more rushed, but this guy is so talented that even like this, he's better than most.
Fifteen years later, Owen is married... with children in Bumfuck, Idaho, when his past comes back to haunt him. Mwah ah ah!
No kidding, it's well done. Kirkman writes relatable characters – apart from the fact that one of them throws fireballs, of course – with normal human relationships, normal dialogue, healthy children who aren't annoying... and ninjas in the backyard. And it flows naturally. It's fluid, it's action-packed, there are mysteries that Kirkman skilfully distils drop by drop, just the right amount.
Basically, I've read this story many times before, but Kirkman knows how to take these well-worn elements and polish them up to make them modern and appealing.
Chris Samnee's work is generally less polished than usual, much more rushed, but this guy is so talented that even like this, he's better than most.
May 7, 2022
Друга арка «Сила вогню: Полум’я удома» (2021) #1–6 від знайомих уже Роберта Кіркмана і Кріса Самні подовжує історію Оуена, яка розпочалася в першому томі.
Автори переносять нас за п’ятнадцять років після подій на горі, а ситуація із відносинами між Оуеном і монахами значно погіршилася. Але Оуен залишив усе позаду і створив сім’ю, у нього є дружина та двоє дітей. Він просто намагається жити тим тихим заміським життям, якого, мабуть, завжди бажав. Але його колишній товариш ніндзя Ма Ґуанґ твердо вирішив змусити його повернутися до монастиря на горі, щоби розкрити правду про смерть колишньої коханої Оуена.
Ми бачимо повернення багатьох персонажів із першої арки. І тепер настають нові битви, деякі проти колишніх союзників, інші проти певних лиходіїв. Але також авторська команда не забула про заглиблення відносин Оуена з його дружиною чи, як діти Оуена зіграли власну роль у сюжеті. З гумором і емоціями, які створюю більш живі стосунки між героями, що додає якості коміксу.
Історія в кінцевому випадку перетворилася на такий собі «роад сторі» з усіма аспектами жанру. І це непогано. Разом із цим, ця подорож наповнена чудовим екшеном із приголомшливими боями кунґ-фу, які дуже добре виконано художником Самні. Хоча, очікування в сюжетному плані в цій арці в мене були зовсім інші, але вийшло досить гарно. Бо ось ця хімія між головними героями повпливала на те, що історія перетворилася на сімейну драму із ворогуючими кланами, кунґ-фу, магією та таємницями, які ще потрібно буде дізнатися в майбутньому.
Серія, хоч не пішла за моїми передбачуване, але залишилася хорошою. Тому далі раджу вам її до прочитання.
Автори переносять нас за п’ятнадцять років після подій на горі, а ситуація із відносинами між Оуеном і монахами значно погіршилася. Але Оуен залишив усе позаду і створив сім’ю, у нього є дружина та двоє дітей. Він просто намагається жити тим тихим заміським життям, якого, мабуть, завжди бажав. Але його колишній товариш ніндзя Ма Ґуанґ твердо вирішив змусити його повернутися до монастиря на горі, щоби розкрити правду про смерть колишньої коханої Оуена.
Ми бачимо повернення багатьох персонажів із першої арки. І тепер настають нові битви, деякі проти колишніх союзників, інші проти певних лиходіїв. Але також авторська команда не забула про заглиблення відносин Оуена з його дружиною чи, як діти Оуена зіграли власну роль у сюжеті. З гумором і емоціями, які створюю більш живі стосунки між героями, що додає якості коміксу.
Історія в кінцевому випадку перетворилася на такий собі «роад сторі» з усіма аспектами жанру. І це непогано. Разом із цим, ця подорож наповнена чудовим екшеном із приголомшливими боями кунґ-фу, які дуже добре виконано художником Самні. Хоча, очікування в сюжетному плані в цій арці в мене були зовсім інші, але вийшло досить гарно. Бо ось ця хімія між головними героями повпливала на те, що історія перетворилася на сімейну драму із ворогуючими кланами, кунґ-фу, магією та таємницями, які ще потрібно буде дізнатися в майбутньому.
Серія, хоч не пішла за моїми передбачуване, але залишилася хорошою. Тому далі раджу вам її до прочитання.
July 5, 2021
This is the main series. Continuing from the Prelude I just read.
This fast forwards at least a decade. Owen has a wife and two kids. He’s left the temple and settled down into a normal life. Until the Temple of the Flaming Fist wants him back. And they’ll do anything they can to get him back.
This was even better than the Prelude. The new dynamic with Owen’s wife and kids is awesome. Being a dad now myself, and having Owen’s kids mixed into the story and acting like real kids was so enjoyable. I love how this family unit interacts and sticks together. Highly recommend and really looking forward to more.
This fast forwards at least a decade. Owen has a wife and two kids. He’s left the temple and settled down into a normal life. Until the Temple of the Flaming Fist wants him back. And they’ll do anything they can to get him back.
This was even better than the Prelude. The new dynamic with Owen’s wife and kids is awesome. Being a dad now myself, and having Owen’s kids mixed into the story and acting like real kids was so enjoyable. I love how this family unit interacts and sticks together. Highly recommend and really looking forward to more.
July 17, 2022
I love a power couple that kicks ass. I also love a good twist that changes who you think you should be rooting for. Fun series so far
July 13, 2024
4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Another great book by Kirkman!! I didn’t like it as much as the first volume but that’s mainly just because the lack of answered questions thus far annoys me. The book is really starting to take an interesting direction though. Wei Lun of all characters was the last one I suspected to turn on The Order of the Flaming Fist, but I suppose he’s all righteous and stuff so it makes sense. I’m more just in shock that the order is evil! Why? We don’t really know yet but… yeah! They’re evil! Action was once again fluid and cinematic, art was fantastic, and the dialogue between Owen and Kelly in particular was great too. I love when a relationship actually manages to feel genuine in writing and isn’t just all soapy garbage. I like the kids and the cop sidekick guy too- every new character is a fitting and interesting addition to the cast. I’m looking forward to seeing how the next volume plays out!!
Another great book by Kirkman!! I didn’t like it as much as the first volume but that’s mainly just because the lack of answered questions thus far annoys me. The book is really starting to take an interesting direction though. Wei Lun of all characters was the last one I suspected to turn on The Order of the Flaming Fist, but I suppose he’s all righteous and stuff so it makes sense. I’m more just in shock that the order is evil! Why? We don’t really know yet but… yeah! They’re evil! Action was once again fluid and cinematic, art was fantastic, and the dialogue between Owen and Kelly in particular was great too. I love when a relationship actually manages to feel genuine in writing and isn’t just all soapy garbage. I like the kids and the cop sidekick guy too- every new character is a fitting and interesting addition to the cast. I’m looking forward to seeing how the next volume plays out!!
February 13, 2021
Not as good as the first volume, this second volume of Fire Power still manages to be entertaining. While it loses some of the original volume’s humorous touches, Kirkman still has plenty of laughs. There is less story this time around, with a large chunk of panels filled with wordless action scenes. Kirkman doesn’t bother with cheesy one-liners or monologues during the fights, and Samnee’s art delivers the goods. For those frustrated with Kirkman’s usual slow pace, you’ll find nothing slow about this series.
May 8, 2021
The story of fireball-hurling martial arts prodigy Owen Johnson continues 15 years after the climax of his last adventure. Much has changed both in his life and in the temple he left behind. What follows is a tale of switching allegiances, a very well-done treatment of a huge chunk of missing story, and an ongoing showdown with a team of wonderfully crafted martial arts assassins. This book is just crazy fun. It's probably not breaking much new ground, but the execution is so well done, and feels so effortless, that one can only sit back and enjoy the ride on this one.
December 31, 2020
Read as single issues. Mostly a waste of time. You read the back pages and Kirkman and Samnee are having fun. Too bad no one else is. The art is the best part. Samnee jut does wordless panels so effortlessly. But nothing original about the storyline except that the main character is married ~ so if a couple having a date night for five pages interest you... it must be nice to be rich and clog the comic shelves with your indulgences. Goals.
February 18, 2021
3.5 stars
Samnee’s art is still very attractive, the storytelling is solid enough, and the family introduced is pretty likable so far, but I feel like the series is a bit less interesting after its shift to a contemporary domestic setting. There are some fun plot twists and character moments, though; I loved Owen’s dad offering relationship relationship in the form of a long-winded and confused metaphor that eventually devolves to “talk to your wife.”
Samnee’s art is still very attractive, the storytelling is solid enough, and the family introduced is pretty likable so far, but I feel like the series is a bit less interesting after its shift to a contemporary domestic setting. There are some fun plot twists and character moments, though; I loved Owen’s dad offering relationship relationship in the form of a long-winded and confused metaphor that eventually devolves to “talk to your wife.”
March 27, 2021
If vol one was iron fist then vol 2 was like the introduction to John wick. They tried to get out but are being drawn back in.
Fun read but I don’t care about his family or the new villains as much as the original dojo crew.
I’m still interested to see where this goes though.
Fun read but I don’t care about his family or the new villains as much as the original dojo crew.
I’m still interested to see where this goes though.
January 18, 2021
Expressive art. Great action sequences.
March 29, 2021
Quite different from the first volume, but just as well written.
February 14, 2022
I was not sure about the fast forwarding a bunch of years at the end of the last trade. But this was an interesting second trade. I am excited to see where volume 3 goes.
September 23, 2022
It's 15 years later. Owen has left the monastery and started a family hoping that his old life never finds him again. Of course, that's not going to happen. Owen's family is awesome. He's married a cop and the two children actually sound like children. This thing is packed with humor, action, heart and more action.
Man those fight sequences. Samnee has outdone himself. There's an epic sequence where Owen is fighting ninjas in silence while trying to not wake his family. It's just brilliant. It's sequences like this that you can just picture the movie in your head. I'm sure it won't be long before this is a hit on some streaming service.
Man those fight sequences. Samnee has outdone himself. There's an epic sequence where Owen is fighting ninjas in silence while trying to not wake his family. It's just brilliant. It's sequences like this that you can just picture the movie in your head. I'm sure it won't be long before this is a hit on some streaming service.
January 12, 2021
I adored the first volume, this however just felt like a chore and has actually put me off the series. I doubt I'll return.
Some elements of the humour remain and the action is great, but storywise.... Multiple, multiple pages of a average BBQ party and general "normality" filler covers the rest of the novel. It's dull and unsurprising. Most of it could have been covered in a few panels.
It takes what feels like half the book just to get up to speed with where vol1 ended, with nothing gained that you couldn't have guessed yourself from vol1's last frame.
Some elements of the humour remain and the action is great, but storywise.... Multiple, multiple pages of a average BBQ party and general "normality" filler covers the rest of the novel. It's dull and unsurprising. Most of it could have been covered in a few panels.
It takes what feels like half the book just to get up to speed with where vol1 ended, with nothing gained that you couldn't have guessed yourself from vol1's last frame.
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