Fireborn #2

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• 10

  Nerd Initiative - TravisComicHaven

  May 27, 2026

  This second installment of Fireborn adds to the storytelling dynamic that readers need. Readers will get a mixture of backstory, character/plot development and plenty of action to wrap things up. The script is simple and easy to follow while being accented by beautiful art to capture the story on a visual level. Fans of Lost Fantasy will fall in love with this story as well! Pick up Fireborn today! Read Full Review

• 9.0

  AIPT - Collier Jennings

  May 26, 2026

  Fireborn #2 delivers an action-packed and layered sophomore installment, continuing to flesh out its world of dragons and magic. This is one of those rare comics that definitely lives up to the hype. Read Full Review

• 8.8

  Fanlight Zone - Ken M.

  May 27, 2026

  Allen Hillburg feels the heat as the pressure of his new role starts breaking him down. Pires and Jonas’ writing unveil the emotional wear Allen senses. Mulholland & Dale deliver in spades on the action. Your new favorite superhero saga has arrived! Read Full Review

• 8.0

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  May 26, 2026

  The full reality of his story is beginning to reveal itself. And though it might not seem terribly original trauma, it is at least compelling. It is at least engaging on an emotional level. Aaron seems like a nice enough kid once you get to know him after the first couple of issues. He seems like a reasonably nice guy. So you want good things to happen for him. And naturally you're going to feel kind of frustrated with all the chaos that surrounding him. That's only natural. It's just a matter of maintaining that or everyone involved in the production of Aaron’s story. Read Full Review

• 7.5

  Comic Book Clique - Jack Richardson

  Jun 04, 2026

  ​Fireborn #2 is a triumphant continuation of what is shaping up to be one of Image Comics' most genuinely entertaining runs of 2026. It avoids the sophomore slump by expanding the lore of the Lost Fantasy universe while keeping its anchor deeply embedded in a compelling, character-driven narrative. Aaron Hillburg is evolving from a thoroughly unlikable rich kid into a sympathetic protagonist you actually want to root for as he navigates the overwhelming chaos surrounding him. Read Full Review

• 6.8

  Comic Watch - Logan Mullins

  May 27, 2026

  Fireborn captivated readers for a reason. It’s one of the hottest comics on shelves right now. However, the second issue fails to maintain the momentum, only expanding the plot and not the characters within it. Fireborn is beautifully boring: all style with no substance. Read Full Review