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The Sixth Gun #1, 2, 3, 5.1
The Sixth Gun Omnibus Vol. 1
The ultimate collection for fans and new readers alike—Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt’s iconic weird western, The Sixth Gun , is available for the first time in beautiful softcover omnibus editions!
In the passing shadow of the Civil War, defiant Confederate general Oliander Hume waits to be freed, too evil and warped to die, too mad with bloodlust to surrender his black magic. He hungers for his lost and most precious possession, an ancient weapon of foreboding doom. But the last and most powerful of six magical revolvers—and the key to unlocking unstoppable power—has fallen into the hands of an innocent girl, Becky Montcrief. The gunslinger at her side, Drake Sinclair, is no white knight and is himself on the hunt for the six legendary guns . . .
This volume collects The Sixth Gun #1–17 from master storytellers Cullen Bunn ( Harrow County , The Empty Man ), Brian Hurtt ( The Damned, Manor Black ), and Tyler Crook ( Harrow County , Petrograd ), and The Sixth Sons of the Gun #1–5, illustrated by Brian Churilla (Godzilla, Hellbreak).
In the passing shadow of the Civil War, defiant Confederate general Oliander Hume waits to be freed, too evil and warped to die, too mad with bloodlust to surrender his black magic. He hungers for his lost and most precious possession, an ancient weapon of foreboding doom. But the last and most powerful of six magical revolvers—and the key to unlocking unstoppable power—has fallen into the hands of an innocent girl, Becky Montcrief. The gunslinger at her side, Drake Sinclair, is no white knight and is himself on the hunt for the six legendary guns . . .
This volume collects The Sixth Gun #1–17 from master storytellers Cullen Bunn ( Harrow County , The Empty Man ), Brian Hurtt ( The Damned, Manor Black ), and Tyler Crook ( Harrow County , Petrograd ), and The Sixth Sons of the Gun #1–5, illustrated by Brian Churilla (Godzilla, Hellbreak).
568 pages, Paperback
Published May 7, 2024
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About the author
Cullen Bunn
2,101 books1,061 followersCullen grew up in rural North Carolina, but now lives in the St. Louis area with his wife Cindy and his son Jackson. His noir/horror comic (and first collaboration with Brian Hurtt), The Damned, was published in 2007 by Oni Press. The follow-up, The Damned: Prodigal Sons, was released in 2008. In addition to The Sixth Gun, his current projects include Crooked Hills, a middle reader horror prose series from Evileye Books; The Tooth, an original graphic novel from Oni Press; and various work for Marvel and DC. Somewhere along the way, Cullen founded Undaunted Press and edited the critically acclaimed small press horror magazine, Whispers from the Shattered Forum.
All writers must pay their dues, and Cullen has worked various odd jobs, including Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Professional Wrestler Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler.
And, yes, he has fought for his life against mountain lions and he did perform on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it.
Visit his website at www.cullenbunn.com.
All writers must pay their dues, and Cullen has worked various odd jobs, including Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Professional Wrestler Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler.
And, yes, he has fought for his life against mountain lions and he did perform on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it.
Visit his website at www.cullenbunn.com.
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August 19, 2024
You know those books you really wanna read but put off for years? Stop it! Just buy the damn book. Life is too short to not read good books.
That aside, I waited about a decade too long for Sixth Gun and it’s one of my favorite reads in years. There’s nothing like it. Sixth Gun is like a Weird West mashup of Hellboy, American Vampire, East of West, and Moonshine, but really, it stands alone. It’s funny, sexy, darkly fantastic, and just some damn good page-turning entertainment.
That aside, I waited about a decade too long for Sixth Gun and it’s one of my favorite reads in years. There’s nothing like it. Sixth Gun is like a Weird West mashup of Hellboy, American Vampire, East of West, and Moonshine, but really, it stands alone. It’s funny, sexy, darkly fantastic, and just some damn good page-turning entertainment.
November 12, 2024
Now this is a comic with some real voice. I love the idea of a supernatural Western and the team rolls the two genres together beautifully over these 600 pages. The world is intriguing, the characters are mature and well developed, and the art is banging.
I also really appreciated the prose short story in the back of this collection. I have the other two volumes of the Sixth Gun, but I’ll likely take a bit of time before diving back in.
In any case, very good stuff.
I also really appreciated the prose short story in the back of this collection. I have the other two volumes of the Sixth Gun, but I’ll likely take a bit of time before diving back in.
In any case, very good stuff.
November 15, 2025
(Zero spoiler review)
The Cullen Bunn parade of ceaseless mediocrity shows no sign of stopping. Hell, I would take a moderate deceleration at this point, but the man just can't help churning out that barely competent content. Generic and mundane world building, (when there is any, that is). A reasonably entertaining narrative, though all too frequently descends into bland action scenes of little interest. The main cast of characters are as one dimensional as Bunn's talent.
The base art is fine, although the turgid inks and the flat, sterile colours do nothing to elevate the decent pencils. It needed an entirely different art style to stop it looking like a Saturday morning cartoon. Most of which are probably better written. Am I pissed because I have the very expensive complete set of the deluxe editions sitting on my shelf and I have no interest in them now. You're damn right I am. 2/5
OmniBen.
The Cullen Bunn parade of ceaseless mediocrity shows no sign of stopping. Hell, I would take a moderate deceleration at this point, but the man just can't help churning out that barely competent content. Generic and mundane world building, (when there is any, that is). A reasonably entertaining narrative, though all too frequently descends into bland action scenes of little interest. The main cast of characters are as one dimensional as Bunn's talent.
The base art is fine, although the turgid inks and the flat, sterile colours do nothing to elevate the decent pencils. It needed an entirely different art style to stop it looking like a Saturday morning cartoon. Most of which are probably better written. Am I pissed because I have the very expensive complete set of the deluxe editions sitting on my shelf and I have no interest in them now. You're damn right I am. 2/5
OmniBen.
April 21, 2025
well written. good characters. gory & graphic violence is a bit intense. not for kids.
April 30, 2025
the narrative, the art and the character portraits are really good. I will put 4 stars but the end of the volume didn't convince me and the gore stuff is not my cup of tea
May 23, 2024
Good start, to an (hopefully) great world!
I happyily backed the creation of this beautiful Omnibus Edition without knowing the series itself, nor really knowing much of cullen bunns writing. The comic sold itself to me by the intriguing premise alone; weird west and the hook about six mysterious guns.
The series starts off at a breakneck pace with an intriguing plot and well written characters, especially the leads and the villainous General Humes. Adding diverse locations like swamps, canyons & saloons as well as promising concepts like a Fort with a lovecraftian abyss in the middle of it - and one cannot overlook the vast world that looks full of storys, secrets, factions and characters to come. The dynamic drawings and flashy colours do their lot to add to the enjoyment. Sometimes more moodier lightning and higher contrast shadows seem to be missing for some scenes, to make the pages even more "pop", but that is a small nag.
My bigger issue was with how the story elements are plotted, what is shown to us readers in which order. After the big first arc, where we get only glimpses into characters, especially Humes villainous gang, and have to fill in some blanks ourselves, the story rolls back into a flashbsck and gives us some background infos. All while still building and adding to the worlds and its Cosmos, about Monsters, Ghosts and the hardships of the frontier. This makes for absolutely great set pieces or short loosely collected short stories illuminating the world around the six guns, while on the other hand never fully committing to this episodic nature. This lost focus is sometimes felt where the pace of the book slows much more down than you a the reader might like.
However, Vol. 1 excells in its role for the series overall. It introduces an interesting cast of characters, in a manifold world and teases interesting storylines and ideas while entertaining with great action pieces, like a shootout with a mummy on a speeding train!
Therefore, i cant wait starting Vol. 2 and im excited to see where the series will takes us :)
I happyily backed the creation of this beautiful Omnibus Edition without knowing the series itself, nor really knowing much of cullen bunns writing. The comic sold itself to me by the intriguing premise alone; weird west and the hook about six mysterious guns.
The series starts off at a breakneck pace with an intriguing plot and well written characters, especially the leads and the villainous General Humes. Adding diverse locations like swamps, canyons & saloons as well as promising concepts like a Fort with a lovecraftian abyss in the middle of it - and one cannot overlook the vast world that looks full of storys, secrets, factions and characters to come. The dynamic drawings and flashy colours do their lot to add to the enjoyment. Sometimes more moodier lightning and higher contrast shadows seem to be missing for some scenes, to make the pages even more "pop", but that is a small nag.
My bigger issue was with how the story elements are plotted, what is shown to us readers in which order. After the big first arc, where we get only glimpses into characters, especially Humes villainous gang, and have to fill in some blanks ourselves, the story rolls back into a flashbsck and gives us some background infos. All while still building and adding to the worlds and its Cosmos, about Monsters, Ghosts and the hardships of the frontier. This makes for absolutely great set pieces or short loosely collected short stories illuminating the world around the six guns, while on the other hand never fully committing to this episodic nature. This lost focus is sometimes felt where the pace of the book slows much more down than you a the reader might like.
However, Vol. 1 excells in its role for the series overall. It introduces an interesting cast of characters, in a manifold world and teases interesting storylines and ideas while entertaining with great action pieces, like a shootout with a mummy on a speeding train!
Therefore, i cant wait starting Vol. 2 and im excited to see where the series will takes us :)
January 26, 2025
The majority of my graphic novel catalogue to-date is batman, so it was nice to change it up a bit. I was sold on this as soon as I heard the concept. Magic + Western? Go on then. The world building, the lore, and the ensemble make for a really fun time. I was hoping for a little more character development but it does well to establish the heroes and villains of the story in this first omnibus. Looking forward to seeing where things go in the next one.
July 18, 2024
I decided to reread this now that these new omnibus editions are out. This collects the first 3 volumes along with the Sons of the Gun prequel miniseries. I love my weird supernatural Westerns and this is one of my favorites. Bunn and Hurtt do a fantastic job of realizing this world. It's about these 6 guns with powers that can only be wielded by one person at a time. Anyone else who tries to use them is burned by its touch. The only way to get one is to kill the previous owner. And the more you use them, the more they begin to corrupt you. Various different factions are after them with our main characters Becky and Drake trying to keep them out of everyone else's hands to avert someone from gathering all 6 and opening a gate to somewhere very bad.
This version also contains a prose story that Bunn wrote before the series debuted. It's not great and the font is REALLY tiny. It's about a Donner type party trapped in the snow, but some other people are the ones picking them off and eating them one by one.
This version also contains a prose story that Bunn wrote before the series debuted. It's not great and the font is REALLY tiny. It's about a Donner type party trapped in the snow, but some other people are the ones picking them off and eating them one by one.
April 25, 2025
I enjoyed this one. Not just the art (and colouring) from Hurtt, but the overall Wild West Meets Supernatural/Lovecraftian horror of it all. And throwing in elements of American mythology.
I like that the four main bad guys are themed as The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse without the need to underline the themeing in a hugely obvious way. Granted the Sons of the Gun gets more into those characters, but it's still well done.
While it's not an overly unique story, the whole idea of items that can end the world and people being changed by coming into contact with those items isn't exactly new, but I enjoyed the interpretation and execution here.
I like that the four main bad guys are themed as The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse without the need to underline the themeing in a hugely obvious way. Granted the Sons of the Gun gets more into those characters, but it's still well done.
While it's not an overly unique story, the whole idea of items that can end the world and people being changed by coming into contact with those items isn't exactly new, but I enjoyed the interpretation and execution here.
May 27, 2024
Original review of volume 1-
Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. I thought I would give it like 3 stars, it's not generally the type of thing I would pick up. I picked it up because I've read from Cullen Bunn before and loved his work and to complete a reading challenge I was having trouble with. Happy to say I will definitely be continuing on with the series as soon as I can get my hands on them from the library.
Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. I thought I would give it like 3 stars, it's not generally the type of thing I would pick up. I picked it up because I've read from Cullen Bunn before and loved his work and to complete a reading challenge I was having trouble with. Happy to say I will definitely be continuing on with the series as soon as I can get my hands on them from the library.
September 6, 2024
An apocalypse story centered around six magical guns that can allow the owners to decide how the future world will exist post-apocalypse. A thief/gunslinger who used to work for evil, the daughter of the protector of the 6th gun and all the people attempting to take the guns back. I loved this recommendation and can't wait until I get my hands on the next book!
May 26, 2025
took me a while to wrap this one up because I've been so busy. had to renew again on Hoopla. worth the wait though. this book collects the first 17 issues of the sixth gun. an amazing, tongue in cheek horror western. bad guys, dead guys, shoot outs, mummies, witches, possessed guns, zombies, train robberies etc...the sixth gun has it all. so much fun. highly recommended.
April 14, 2024
Part of me is sad that I missed out on this book for so long. Part of me is really glad because the wait between issues would have been so painful. A delightful fantasy mystery western, with wonderful artwork and clever writing, this has me completely hooked.
July 8, 2024
The Good: The Sixth Gun is a comic book treasure. Awesomely written and drawn horror western.
The Bad: I didn't care much for the extra stories that got added at the end of this volume. Only for completion iets.
The Ugly: Nothing.
The Bad: I didn't care much for the extra stories that got added at the end of this volume. Only for completion iets.
The Ugly: Nothing.
November 17, 2024
An interesting concept of adding magic to the Wild West. I enjoyed it enough to want the next Omnibus. My main criticism is that the big bad was put down in the first act and though it seems he'll be returning, it felt weird.
February 16, 2025
Een bovennatuurlijke western rondom 6 pistolen die het einde der tijden kunnen veroorzaken. Wat wil je nog meer?
Goed plot, leuk tekenwerk en een prettige Mignola-achtige horror vibe.
Goed plot, leuk tekenwerk en een prettige Mignola-achtige horror vibe.
February 17, 2025
Fast paced and delightfully weird!
November 14, 2025
Weird West stuff often seems kind of samey samey.
May 5, 2025
(This review covers the complete series)
A supernatural western with a compelling hook and strong world-building, the series follows a reluctant heroine and her allies as they become entangled with cursed guns that shape the fate of the world. The story blends folklore, horror, and high adventure into a tight, steadily escalating narrative. The clean, expressive art brings both the eerie atmosphere and the larger-than-life characters to life. It's a sharp blend of style and substance, with more depth than its pulpy premise initially suggests.
A supernatural western with a compelling hook and strong world-building, the series follows a reluctant heroine and her allies as they become entangled with cursed guns that shape the fate of the world. The story blends folklore, horror, and high adventure into a tight, steadily escalating narrative. The clean, expressive art brings both the eerie atmosphere and the larger-than-life characters to life. It's a sharp blend of style and substance, with more depth than its pulpy premise initially suggests.
October 1, 2025
1. Cold Dead Fingers - 5/5
2. Crossroads - 4/5
3. Bound - 5/5
Cold Dead Fingers: Becky’s pa is killed but Drake finds and saves her from the Widow Hume. They cross a canyon in Thunderbird territory where Becky realizes Drake used to be a part of General Hume’s team. The OG Six find them and fight, and the Thunderbird kills Will Arcene (second gun: Fires of Perdition). At the Maw, Drake meets Gord and kills Silas (fourth gun: raising those its shot down) and Ben (third gun: flesh rotting disease), and Billjohn kills Bill (first gun: cannon) but is mortally wounded. Drake now has four guns and mercy kills Billjohn with the fourth gun.
Crossroads: They arrive at New Orleans and Drake goes on a side quest to a crossroads swamp, but just attracts the attention of Marinette of Dry Arms. Becky meets Kirby Hale. Marinette, Kirby, and the Sword of Abraham arrive at the graveyard to steal the Six, but turns out Drake was hiding them in Billjohn’s mud ghost the whole time!
Bound: The Sword of Abraham escort them by train, but are ambushed by Asher Cobb and Drake is captured by the Knights of Solomon. Gord goes on a side quest to his old plantation, where he kills the ghosts of his family to defeat his old master, a sorcerer who worked with the OG Six. Becky escapes the castle of the Sword of Abraham with Billjohn’s help.
2. Crossroads - 4/5
3. Bound - 5/5
Cold Dead Fingers: Becky’s pa is killed but Drake finds and saves her from the Widow Hume. They cross a canyon in Thunderbird territory where Becky realizes Drake used to be a part of General Hume’s team. The OG Six find them and fight, and the Thunderbird kills Will Arcene (second gun: Fires of Perdition). At the Maw, Drake meets Gord and kills Silas (fourth gun: raising those its shot down) and Ben (third gun: flesh rotting disease), and Billjohn kills Bill (first gun: cannon) but is mortally wounded. Drake now has four guns and mercy kills Billjohn with the fourth gun.
Crossroads: They arrive at New Orleans and Drake goes on a side quest to a crossroads swamp, but just attracts the attention of Marinette of Dry Arms. Becky meets Kirby Hale. Marinette, Kirby, and the Sword of Abraham arrive at the graveyard to steal the Six, but turns out Drake was hiding them in Billjohn’s mud ghost the whole time!
Bound: The Sword of Abraham escort them by train, but are ambushed by Asher Cobb and Drake is captured by the Knights of Solomon. Gord goes on a side quest to his old plantation, where he kills the ghosts of his family to defeat his old master, a sorcerer who worked with the OG Six. Becky escapes the castle of the Sword of Abraham with Billjohn’s help.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2024
The Sixth Gun is a supernatural Western about the end of the world as we know it. Set in the Old West in the late 1880s, The Sixth Gun revolves around six pistols, each imbued with dark powers. Pistols give their wielders unique abilities. The first gun makes its wielder virtually immortal. The second gun spreads the Fire of Perdition. The third gun kills with a Flesh-rotting disease. The Fourth Gun calls up the spirits of the men and women it has slain. The fifth gun strikes with ungodly strength. The sixth gun is the most dangerous of all. The Sixth Gun is an excellent mashup of western and horror. It's fun, well-paced, and addictive in the best way possible. Front to back it's the best weird western I've ever consumed in any medium, and I have enjoyed every moment of it.
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