Jeff Lemire has shared an inked Firestorm cover over pencils by Denys Cowan on social media, confirming that The Fury of Firestorm #1 has completely sold out. The strong reception has led the publisher to order a second printing of the first issue and, furthermore, expand the story arc from 6 to 9 installments. Readers responded instantly.
The technical process behind Cowan's inking 🔥
Lemire showcased the inking process over Cowan's pencils, highlighting the contrast and density of the lines. The technique employs a dry inking style that enhances the character's textures, with cross-hatching that defines the flames without losing the underlying anatomy. Cowan works with a style that combines influences from 80s comics with a loose stroke, and Lemire has respected that visual skeleton, adding only solid black in the impact areas. The result is a direct cover, without superfluous embellishments.
The usual: you announce 6 issues and the hype forces you to add 3 more 📈
Lemire planned a six-issue story. But of course, the first issue sells out and suddenly the publisher is already talking about a second printing and expanding the run. It's almost a classic: you say it will be a limited miniseries and end up juggling the schedule to close a plot that now allows for three extras. Cowan's cover looks nice, but the logistics must already be smoking.