Sixpack and Dogwelder – Hard Travelin’ Heroz #4 (2016)
Sixpack and Dogwelder – Hard Travelin’ Heroz #4 (2016) Comic Review
🧬 Genre
Superhero Comedy, Dark Satire, Action-Adventure
This issue belongs to the offbeat and satirical corner of the superhero genre. Blending absurd humor with bizarre yet surprisingly emotional moments, it continues the legacy of DC’s strangest and most irreverent teams.
👥 Main Characters
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Sixpack – A washed-up, often drunken, wannabe hero who leads the team Section Eight. Delusional but determined.
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Dogwelder – A silent, eerie figure who welds dead dogs onto evildoers. Both disturbing and oddly noble.
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Baytor – A demonic being who only speaks his own name.
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The Defenestrator – Obsessed with throwing people through windows.
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Bueno Excellente – Battles evil with unspeakable acts of perversion… literally.
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Mummy Warriors – Ancient foes awakened beneath the sands of Egypt.
✍️ Writer
Garth Ennis
The master of dark comedy and brutal satire returns to deliver yet another twisted, hilarious, and sometimes heartfelt tale.
🎨 Artist
Russ Braun
Braun’s expressive artwork brings both absurd humor and eerie horror to life. His clean lines and exaggerated character designs elevate the chaos.
📝 Editor
Marie Javins
A seasoned editor who has managed to balance Ennis’s wild storytelling with a readable, cohesive comic experience.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
DC Comics – Under the “DC’s Young Animal” imprint
Though not directly tied to DC’s main continuity, this series plays with legacy and absurdity in a tone similar to other fringe imprints.
📆 Release Year
2016
🧩 Brief Plot Summary
As Sixpack and his ragtag team stumble through their misadventures, they find themselves deep within the Egyptian desert, face-to-face with a rising army of mummies. The only hope for survival? Dogwelder’s mysterious torch. As ancient secrets unravel beneath the pyramids, Dogwelder’s bizarre powers might just be the key to something much bigger than anyone expected. Could this silent antihero be hiding a destiny more profound than welding dogs to criminals? 🐶🔥🗿
📚 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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The Revelation of Dogwelder’s Legacy: This issue teases deeper origins of Dogwelder’s power, hinting that it might be tied to an ancient mythos.
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Mummies of the Sandstorm: A short-lived but memorable battle against the undead brings out the odd strength of each team member.
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Sixpack’s Inner Conflict: His struggle to be a "real" hero continues, providing a surprisingly emotional core amidst the chaos.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Dogwelder as a Mythological Archetype: Some fans speculate Dogwelder represents a mythic “torchbearer” archetype, tied to ancient Egyptian or Mesopotamian gods.
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Section Eight as DC’s Commentary on the Superhero Genre: The team may represent DC’s self-parody, offering a cynical look at superhero culture, fame, and legacy.
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Sixpack’s Delusions as Reality?: There’s ongoing debate over whether the events in the comic are happening as portrayed, or filtered through Sixpack’s alcohol-fueled hallucinations.
🧾 Review Summary
This issue continues the absurd brilliance that defines Hard Travelin’ Heroz. Garth Ennis delivers a perfect cocktail of lunacy, horror, and satire, while Russ Braun’s artwork captures every surreal moment with impeccable detail. The action is wild, the characters are ridiculous yet oddly endearing, and the emotional undertones—especially surrounding Dogwelder—add unexpected depth. A must-read for fans who like their comics bizarre, bold, and unfiltered. 🦸♂️🧟♂️⚡
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
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