First Look: Franklin Jonas & Curt Pires Ignite Lost Fantasy Spin-Off Fireborn Ahead of Next Month’s Launch
Lost Fantasy fans, get ready—because the world of magic, monsters, and mayhem is about to get even hotter. Image Comics is giving readers an early look at Fireborn, the explosive new spin-off from co-creators Curt Pires (Indigo Children), Franklin Jonas, and rising star artist Patrick Mulholland. Set in the same fan-favorite universe as Lost Fantasy, this new series storms into comic shops next month and looks ready to hit like a fireball to the face.
At the center of Fireborn is Aaron Hillburg, a spoiled rich-kid screwup who would much rather dodge responsibility, leap across rooftops, and hate his billionaire father in peace. But that all goes straight to hell when a mysterious floating dragon egg bonds with him and awakens an ancient magical bloodline buried deep inside his body.
And once that happens? Game over.
Now Aaron finds himself hunted by a savage lineup of enemies that includes violent outlaw wizards, biker cultists, and supernatural warlords stretching from New York City to The World Beneath. They all want the egg. And they’re more than willing to rip the world apart—and Aaron with it—to get their hands on it.
That setup alone is already wild, but Fireborn looks like it’s bringing the kind of chaotic comic book energy that fans live for: fantasy madness, superhero intensity, monster-fueled danger, and enough attitude to set the page on fire. Think high-octane fantasy fused with superhero spectacle, built for readers who love the raw impact of Invincible, the creature wonder of How to Train Your Dragon, and the hard-hitting darkness of Absolute Batman.
Eric Stephenson, Publisher & Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics, summed it up perfectly:
“Curt Pires is an impressive talent who has been threatening to take over the comics world since we first worked with him on Olympia and Indigo Children, and the equally talented and boundlessly enthusiastic Franklin Jonas has proven to be the perfect partner for him on this expansion of his Lost Fantasy universe,” said Eric Stephenson, Publisher & Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics. “In a time when comics needs big new ideas more than ever, it’s thrilling to watch them deliver something this cool!”
That quote says a lot, and honestly, it tracks. Fireborn has the ingredients to become one of those books people start talking about fast—slick concept, killer visuals, built-in universe expansion, and the kind of fantasy premise that feels made for readers looking for something fresh but still packed with mainstream punch.
Fireborn #1 hits comic shops on Wednesday, April 15, and Image is not playing around with the launch. The debut issue is coming in a massive spread of covers for collectors, completionists, and variant hunters who like their pull list with extra sauce.
Fireborn #1 covers include:
Cover A by Patrick Mulholland — Lunar Code 0226IM0287
Cover B by Patrick Mulholland Invincible Homage — Lunar Code 0226IM0288
Cover C by Patrick Mulholland Absolute Homage — Lunar Code 0226IM0289
Cover D by Jae Lee Foil — Lunar Code 0226IM0290
Cover E Blank Sketch — Lunar Code 0226IM0291
Cover F 1:15 incentive by Patrick Mulholland Design — Lunar Code 0226IM0292
Cover G 1:25 incentive by Patrick Mulholland Invincible Homage Virgin — Lunar Code 0226IM0293
Cover H 1:50 incentive by Patrick Mulholland Absolute Homage Virgin — Lunar Code 0226IM0294
Cover I 1:75 incentive by Jae Lee Black & White & Blood Virgin — Lunar Code 0226IM0295
Cover J 1:100 incentive by Patrick Mulholland Franklin Jonas & Curt Pires Signed Virgin — Lunar Code 0226IM0296
Cover K by Tyler Kirkham — Lunar Code 0226IM0297
Cover L by Kirkham Black & White & Blood Virgin — Lunar Code 0226IM0298
Cover M by Jae Lee — Lunar Code 0226IM8001
Cover N I Hate Fairyland Team-up Variant — Lunar Code 0226IM8021
Cover O I Hate Fairyland Team-up NSFW Variant — Lunar Code 0226IM8022
And that same day, Lost Fantasy #9 also lands in shops, giving fans a double dose of fantasy chaos.
Lost Fantasy #9 covers include:
Cover A by Luca Casalanguida — Lunar Code 0226IM0423
Cover B by Maxi Diallo Play — Lunar Code 0226IM0424
Cover C by Alex Diotto — Lunar Code 0226IM0425
Cover D 1:15 incentive by Maxi Diallo Virgin — Lunar Code 0226IM0426
Cover E 1:25 incentive by Alex Diotto Virgin — Lunar Code 0226IM0427
Cover F TBA — Lunar Code 0226IM0428
Cover G I Hate Fairyland Team-up — Lunar Code 0226IM8025
Cover H I Hate Fairyland Team-up NSFW — Lunar Code 0226IM8026
And the fire doesn’t stop there.
Fireborn #2 arrives on Wednesday, May 27 with the following covers:
Cover A by Patrick Mulholland — Lunar Code 0326IM0319
Cover B by Patrick Mulholland — Lunar Code 0326IM0320
Cover C 1:15 incentive by Patrick Mulholland Virgin — Lunar Code 0326IM0321
Cover D 1:25 incentive by Patrick Mulholland — Lunar Code 0326IM0322
Cover E 1:50 incentive by Francesco Tomaselli — Lunar Code 0326IM0323
Cover F by Francesco Tomaselli — Lunar Code 0326IM0324
Then Fireborn #3 follows on Wednesday, June 24 with:
Cover A by Patrick Mulholland
Cover B by Patrick Mulholland
Cover C 1:15 Copy Incentive by Patrick Mulholland
Cover D 1:25 Copy Incentive by Patrick Mulholland
For digital readers, Fireborn will also be available on platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
And for readers looking to catch up on the bigger universe, Lost Fantasy, Vol. 1 is available now in trade paperback with ISBN 978-1534331303 and Lunar Code 0925IM0443 through comic shops, indie bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones.
Lost Fantasy, Vol. 2 with ISBN 978-1534330979 and Lunar Code 0226IM0505 hits local comic shops on Wednesday, April 22, followed by bookstores and major retailers on Tuesday, May 12.
Bottom line? Fireborn looks like it’s coming in hot with dragon-fueled danger, magical bloodline madness, and enough wild fantasy action to make April one seriously stacked month for Image Comics fans. If you’ve been riding with Lost Fantasy, this is the spin-off to keep locked on your radar. And if you haven’t jumped in yet, this might be the fiery chaos that pulls you straight into the world.
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