Fireborn #1 Sells Out Again: Image Comics Rushes Hit Debut to Third Printing

The fire is spreading fast across the indie comic landscape! The highly anticipated debut of Fireborn has officially burned through its second print run, prompting publisher Image Comics to immediately rush the premiere issue back to press for a historic third printing.

Created by the elite team of writer Curt Pires (Lost Fantasy, Indigo Children), singer/songwriter Franklin Jonas, and artist Patrick Mulholland (Money), Fireborn has rapidly cemented itself as one of the biggest hit launches of 2026. If you want to ensure your pull list is locked in for the summer, check out our latest New Comics to reserve your copies of this red-hot series before they disappear again!

The Phenomenon of Fireborn: A Massive Launch Success

First-issue sell-outs are always a major win for creator-owned titles, but heading to a third printing almost immediately after release signals a massive, sustained hit. Industry insiders are already comparing the title’s early sales trajectory to legendary Image blockbusters.

Writer Curt Pires expressed deep appreciation for the fans and local comic shops driving the book’s explosive demand:

“Team Fireborn is blown away by the continued support of our amazing readership and retailer partners. We launched massive in April with Image Comics’ number-one new series launch of the month—and you guys burnt through our stock and sent us to a second printing in record time. And now here we are again. We are humbled and grateful for the support and committed to telling a massive Image Comics epic that you can sit on the shelves beside all-time greats like Spawn and Invincible. The next great Image Comics hero has arrived, and we’re just getting started.”

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The Pitch: Why Readers are Hooked on Aaron Hillburg

So, what is the story behind the hype? Fireborn is described as a high-octane fusion of classic superhero tropes and epic fantasy, perfect for fans of Invincible, How To Train Your Dragon, and Absolute Batman.

The plot centers on Aaron Hillburg, a classic rich-kid failson. Aaron has spent his youth dodging responsibilities, leaping across rooftops, and trying to ignore his billionaire father. His quiet life of rebellion is completely shattered when a mysterious, glowing, floating dragon egg bonds to him.

This unexpected union ignites a hidden, long-dormant lineage of ancient magic inside Aaron’s body. Suddenly, he is transformed from a lazy slacker into a walking target. Every violent outlaw wizard, biker cultist, and supernatural warlord in New York City is hunting him down. To make matters worse, the threats extend far beneath the concrete streets into “The World Beneath.” Aaron will have to grow up fast if he wants to survive, because these magical bounty hunters are more than willing to burn the entire world to the ground to pry the egg from his cold, dead fingers.

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What’s Next: Upcoming Releases and Key Variants

Collectors will want to act fast to grab the upcoming installments. The new third printing of Fireborn #1 will hit local comic shops on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, featuring brand new, highly collectible cover art from Patrick Mulholland.

In addition to the third printing of the debut, the release schedule for the next several issues is already locked in:

• Fireborn #2 (On Sale Wednesday, May 27, 2026): This follow-up features a massive lineup of variant covers, including two covers by series artist Patrick Mulholland, a 1:15 incentive, a 1:25 incentive, and limited-edition covers by Francesco Tomaselli. A highly coveted foil variant by Mulholland will also be available for premium collectors.
• Fireborn #3 (On Sale Wednesday, June 24, 2026): This issue is set to introduce a terrifying new antihero named Nekros. To celebrate this first appearance, Image is adding a special variant cover by artist Jarett Hartnell, alongside standard and black-and-white incentive covers by Mulholland.

Whether you prefer physical copies from your local comic shop or reading digitally on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, or Google Play, you do not want to miss out on the ride. Ensure you speak with your retailer today to add Fireborn to your subscription file!

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