Largely. They had the most contentious of relationships in the first decade or so of their publication history. Every now and then, they have patched things up enough to have a semblance of mutual respect. But Kory still doesn’t always trust Komand’r. Prime Earth (the main continuity that started in 2011) had the two share a positive relationship for a bit, but later retcons brought back the contention.

Blackfire is one of those people that just can't stay redeemed.

People with Black in their name struggle with that.

Black Lightning probably has the best record among that group.

They tried to make him the opposite with the dark and gritty inner city vigilantism.