With Invincible's popularity on the rise thanks to the release of the animated TV adaptation's third season, fans who want to experience a similarly action-packed story should look no further than Fire Power. Written by Invincible creator Robert Kirkman with art by Chris Samnee, this comic is perfect for any fans of Mark Grayson's adventures who want more epic fights and hard-hitting hero narratives.

Published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment, Kirkman and Samnee's Fire Power debuted in 2020 alongside a Prelude OGN and was met with critical acclaim until its thirtieth and final issue hit shelves in 2023. The comic follows Owen Johnson, a family man who wields an ability known as Fire Power that could save the world - at the cost of his peaceful home life.

Anyone who's familiar with Kirkman's work on Invincible should give this newer comic a try, as Fire Power maintains what audiences love about his more popular works while simultaneously forging a unique identity.

Invincible's Creator Hit Another Home Run With Fire Power

Kirkman and Samnee's Kung-Fu Epic Stands Apart From Invincible

The Prelude OGN sets the stage for Fire Power's core narrative by chronicling Owen Johnson's training at a mysterious Shaolin Temple, where he becomes the first martial artist in years to produce a fireball. This Fire Power makes Owen a "Chosen One", of sorts, but when the woman he loves is killed in a feud, he leaves China behind to start fresh in the United States. However, after time es and he starts a family in the main comic series, Owen's past comes back to haunt him as a fellow kung-fu practitioner from his youth urges him to return to the fray.

Kirkman, Samnee, and more incredible creatives cultivate an unforgettable tale full of jaw-dropping fights that anyone who loves Invincible's action will enjoy.

Once his worlds collide, Owen is forced to harness his Fire Power in large-scale battles against a variety of foes, from ninjas to actual dragons. Along the way, he discovers that his past isn't what he thought it was, and shocking discoveries threaten the family he'd been so desperate to protect from his dangerous past. Chris Samnee's dynamic art, aided by Matt Wilson's colors and Rus Wooton's lettering, brings Owen and the vast world of Fire Power to life in stunning fashion. Kirkman, Samnee, and more incredible creatives cultivate an unforgettable tale full of jaw-dropping fights that anyone who loves Invincible's action will enjoy.

Fire Power Flips Invincible's Superhero Narrative On Its Head

Unlike Mark Grayson, Owen Johnson Avoids His Heroic Calling At First

Owen differs from Invincible's Mark Grayson as a protagonist in his response to unlocking his superhuman abilities. He knows he has immense power at his disposal, but he keeps it hidden in an effort to preserve his normal life with his loved ones. Mark, on the other hand, is eager to become a hero like Omni-Man the second he discovers his powers. The ages of these characters informs how their stories play out. Mark grapples with the ups and downs of his formative teen years, whereas Owen must balance his duty to his wife and kids with his responsibility to fight on the world's behalf.

Fire Power and Invincible are certainly alike in that they both involve high-stakes action, but the stories aren't identical, as demonstrated by the heroes' conflicting attitudes regarding their heroism. Furthermore, Fire Power focuses more on emotional narratives amidst fights, as opposed to Invincible's violent inclinations. When Owen does encounter gore on the battlefield, it's meant to hit that much harder due to how sparingly it's utilized. Neither approach is better or worse, and both comics are effective in their own ways. Overall, Fire Power is another great - yet woefully underrated - work from Robert Kirkman that Invincible fans should check out.

Fire Power Book One and Book Two are available now from Image Comics!