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The Sixth Gun #1, 2
El Sexto Revolver Volumen Uno
EL GRAN WESTERN FANTÁSTICO DE AVENTURAS DE CULLEN BUNN POR FIN PUBLICADO EN ESPAÑA. Durante los peores momentos de la Guerra Civil Americana, seis revólveres con poderes místicos cayeron en manos de los más crueles de los matones. Con el tiempo, el Sexto Revólver, la más peligrosa de esas armas, desapareció para reaparecer y caer en manos de una joven inocente. Despiadados villanos a los que se creía muertos hace tiempo reaparecerán decididos a hacerse con el revólver y asesinar a su nueva dueña. Solo Drake Sinclair, un pistolero con un misterioso pasado, se atreverá a interponerse en su camino. Pero los revólveres son poderosos y su destino terrorífico. Por fin en castellano llega la obra que encumbró a Cullen Bunn y Brian Hurtt recopilada en 6 volúmenes integrales llenos de acción y terror.
368 pages, Hardcover
First published October 2, 2013
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About the author
Cullen Bunn
2,101 books1,058 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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July 12, 2015
Believe the hype. The Sixth Gun is even better than I hoped it'd be. I devoured this collection in one sitting and immediately regretted not having the 2nd one on hand to dig into.
Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt have partner’d up for a tall tale that’s part western, part horror, and all together one helluva good time. The first half of this edition collects Vol. 1: Cold Dead Fingers. A terrific introduction to Bunn’s warped vision of the Wild West. General Hume, one of the most notorious General’s from the Confederate Army, is back from the dead and is lookin’ to take back that which he sees as rightfully his. The last of the Six Guns. Supernatural side-arms capable of much more than just spittin’ lead. And he hasn’t come alone. Really dug Bunn’s spin on the 4 Horsemen as Hume’s men.
Of course, it’s not gonna to be that easy. The Sixth Gun has come into the possession of a preacher’s daughter by the name Becky Montcrief and she’s not giving up her father’s side arm without a fight. Becky’s taken up with a cagey gun-fighter by the name of Drake Sinclair who brings his own set of shady motives to the table. Cullen’s characters really took root for me in this book. He did a fantastic job giving them just enough depth to leave me hankerin’ for more.
This all culminates in a showdown at Hume’s old P.O.W. camp, The Maw. Perfect back drop for the climax of the story. I promise you there’s much more to this one than the little bit I’ve highlighted. Bunn is clearly laying the groundwork for what is going to be a much longer epic.
The second half of this book picks right up and collects the next arc, Vol. 2: Crossroads. This one’s set in the city of New Orleans and certainly nails that voodoo feel. Bunn continues to flesh out the characters that survived the first arc and adds a few new ones to the bunch. Kirby Hale being my favorite. There’s certainly more to this straight-edge cowboy than meets the eye. And that shit in the bayou was killer.
Hurtt’s artwork was probably the main reason I waited so long to pick this one up. Not a lot of detail to be found and it isn’t incredibly unique. Sorta simple really. That said, much like my misguided initial impressions of the artwork of several other series I’ve ultimately grown to love, he made quick work of winning me over with this one. Brian proved by the end of this book that he has the chops to pull off both the western and horror vibe Bunn’s story requires.
Loved this oversized hardcover by the way. A buncha cool little extras crammed into the back including sketches, promotional artwork, and a pretty killer short story. Fans of westerns, Hellboy, BPRD or other horror hybrids will likely find themselves enjoying Bunn and Hurtt’s The Sixth Gun as much as I did.
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Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt have partner’d up for a tall tale that’s part western, part horror, and all together one helluva good time. The first half of this edition collects Vol. 1: Cold Dead Fingers. A terrific introduction to Bunn’s warped vision of the Wild West. General Hume, one of the most notorious General’s from the Confederate Army, is back from the dead and is lookin’ to take back that which he sees as rightfully his. The last of the Six Guns. Supernatural side-arms capable of much more than just spittin’ lead. And he hasn’t come alone. Really dug Bunn’s spin on the 4 Horsemen as Hume’s men.
Of course, it’s not gonna to be that easy. The Sixth Gun has come into the possession of a preacher’s daughter by the name Becky Montcrief and she’s not giving up her father’s side arm without a fight. Becky’s taken up with a cagey gun-fighter by the name of Drake Sinclair who brings his own set of shady motives to the table. Cullen’s characters really took root for me in this book. He did a fantastic job giving them just enough depth to leave me hankerin’ for more.
This all culminates in a showdown at Hume’s old P.O.W. camp, The Maw. Perfect back drop for the climax of the story. I promise you there’s much more to this one than the little bit I’ve highlighted. Bunn is clearly laying the groundwork for what is going to be a much longer epic.
The second half of this book picks right up and collects the next arc, Vol. 2: Crossroads. This one’s set in the city of New Orleans and certainly nails that voodoo feel. Bunn continues to flesh out the characters that survived the first arc and adds a few new ones to the bunch. Kirby Hale being my favorite. There’s certainly more to this straight-edge cowboy than meets the eye. And that shit in the bayou was killer.
Hurtt’s artwork was probably the main reason I waited so long to pick this one up. Not a lot of detail to be found and it isn’t incredibly unique. Sorta simple really. That said, much like my misguided initial impressions of the artwork of several other series I’ve ultimately grown to love, he made quick work of winning me over with this one. Brian proved by the end of this book that he has the chops to pull off both the western and horror vibe Bunn’s story requires.
Loved this oversized hardcover by the way. A buncha cool little extras crammed into the back including sketches, promotional artwork, and a pretty killer short story. Fans of westerns, Hellboy, BPRD or other horror hybrids will likely find themselves enjoying Bunn and Hurtt’s The Sixth Gun as much as I did.
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October 26, 2015
A fantastic supernatural western. I can't say i've read anything like this before and it was very addictive. I managed to read this ginormous book in a few hours!
Thanks to Lono for recommending me this.
So this book is about six supernatural guns. These guns are a mystery, but each have their own special power and damn they are cool powers, so I won't spoil them for you, but imagine powers like Ghost rider and wolverine.
The owner of the main gun, the sixth gun is a bloodthirsty zombie general that wants to bring about armageddon, but he is in a coffin at the beginning of the story. His soldiers and wife have the other 5 guns and they kind of act as horses of the apocalypse and find the general to release him.
At this point the sixth gun was in the possession of a priest. People come to find the gun and the gun falls into the possession of the daughter of the priest and incomes a bounty hunter who has an old relationship with the zombie general.
Here is where the story and character development starts. There are some clever twists from the main protagonist - Drake the bounty hunter - and some epic battles.
The artwork is good enough, but suits the story and the action flows brilliantly. The colouring is excellent and the story flows effortlessly, hence why i read this so quickly.
The book is beautiful and it has some beautiful artwork extras at the end of the book.
I've ordered volume 2 & 3!
Read it!
Thanks to Lono for recommending me this.
So this book is about six supernatural guns. These guns are a mystery, but each have their own special power and damn they are cool powers, so I won't spoil them for you, but imagine powers like Ghost rider and wolverine.
The owner of the main gun, the sixth gun is a bloodthirsty zombie general that wants to bring about armageddon, but he is in a coffin at the beginning of the story. His soldiers and wife have the other 5 guns and they kind of act as horses of the apocalypse and find the general to release him.
At this point the sixth gun was in the possession of a priest. People come to find the gun and the gun falls into the possession of the daughter of the priest and incomes a bounty hunter who has an old relationship with the zombie general.
Here is where the story and character development starts. There are some clever twists from the main protagonist - Drake the bounty hunter - and some epic battles.
The artwork is good enough, but suits the story and the action flows brilliantly. The colouring is excellent and the story flows effortlessly, hence why i read this so quickly.
The book is beautiful and it has some beautiful artwork extras at the end of the book.
I've ordered volume 2 & 3!
Read it!
June 26, 2018
A gripping, epic, and (finally!) complete series that mashes up post Civil War chaos, dark magic, and the possible end of the world. It centers around six otherworldly guns, each with a supernatural and fairly evil power, and the battle between various factions to possess them. I can't recommend this highly enough. The worldbuilding and mythology are tremendous. The plot drips with a heavy sense of dread, with the main protagonists fighting against a doom that seems inevitable. Those characters are so real, and I loved them so much that I just about cried when bad things happened to them, even when it was their own fault (grr, human frailty sucks!) or I saw it coming (grr, fate sucks!).
We started reading this series in the giant hardback Deluxe Editions and it was SO satisfying, because you get a giant helping of plot in each book. Unfortunately, only four of these are out so far, covering up through issue 41, leaving 42-50 for a fifth book. (The fourth Deluxe Edition includes one of the spinoff / side story collections to make page count, but I tried two of the four spinoffs in paperback and didn't care for them.) I recommend reading big helpings of this at once, but you can either start with the Deluxe Editions until you have to jump to the smaller paperback collections if Deluxe Edition 5 isn't out yet, or just read the whole thing in paperback. See what your library has! SAFETY TIP: At least one of the Deluxe Editions has an intro by another creator that assumes you've read the series already and includes spoilers. If you are anti-spoiler, don't read the introductions!
We started reading this series in the giant hardback Deluxe Editions and it was SO satisfying, because you get a giant helping of plot in each book. Unfortunately, only four of these are out so far, covering up through issue 41, leaving 42-50 for a fifth book. (The fourth Deluxe Edition includes one of the spinoff / side story collections to make page count, but I tried two of the four spinoffs in paperback and didn't care for them.) I recommend reading big helpings of this at once, but you can either start with the Deluxe Editions until you have to jump to the smaller paperback collections if Deluxe Edition 5 isn't out yet, or just read the whole thing in paperback. See what your library has! SAFETY TIP: At least one of the Deluxe Editions has an intro by another creator that assumes you've read the series already and includes spoilers. If you are anti-spoiler, don't read the introductions!
February 19, 2017
This has been recommended by several people. The into also highly praises it, describing it as Indiana Jones if they had done everything right. High praise.
The book itself is huge and well put together. I found a used copy at just under half price ($60 c0ver price). The story is well put together and the art is well done. I grew up watching a lot of western films so it's nice to see western stories continuing to be told. This stuck me as a solid and fun western fantasy read, but not sure it lived up to all the high praise for me.
Best Westerns of all time (off the top of my head) - High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Magnificent Seven (with Yule Brenner), Unforgiven, and The Searchers.
The book itself is huge and well put together. I found a used copy at just under half price ($60 c0ver price). The story is well put together and the art is well done. I grew up watching a lot of western films so it's nice to see western stories continuing to be told. This stuck me as a solid and fun western fantasy read, but not sure it lived up to all the high praise for me.
Best Westerns of all time (off the top of my head) - High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Magnificent Seven (with Yule Brenner), Unforgiven, and The Searchers.
July 5, 2023
The Sixth Gun volume 1 Deluxe Edition.
I am a sucker for a good deluxe edition, and The Sixth Gun is one of of those books that makes me happier then a fat kid with a entire cake to eat (running out of superlatives bare with me) its bigger then a DC absolute, and put together superbly, the oversized artwork is gorgeous and there are lots of extra's. All the full size covers are included, scripts some sketchwork and a entire short story set in this great world. If your a sucker like me for a good western with big horror vibes, look no further, this is for people who dig books like Harrow Country, also from Cullen Bunn, and Hellboy. It has a Southern vibe, and all kind of folklore and voodoo/Hoodoo included, its alot of fun, action packed and you really learn some stuff from it aswell, i am always looking up words i dont know and have already learned many things about monsters and ghouls, and all types of voodoo, really wonderfull stuff. The story about six pistol with powers is great so far and i cant wait to continue this awesome series.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.
I am a sucker for a good deluxe edition, and The Sixth Gun is one of of those books that makes me happier then a fat kid with a entire cake to eat (running out of superlatives bare with me) its bigger then a DC absolute, and put together superbly, the oversized artwork is gorgeous and there are lots of extra's. All the full size covers are included, scripts some sketchwork and a entire short story set in this great world. If your a sucker like me for a good western with big horror vibes, look no further, this is for people who dig books like Harrow Country, also from Cullen Bunn, and Hellboy. It has a Southern vibe, and all kind of folklore and voodoo/Hoodoo included, its alot of fun, action packed and you really learn some stuff from it aswell, i am always looking up words i dont know and have already learned many things about monsters and ghouls, and all types of voodoo, really wonderfull stuff. The story about six pistol with powers is great so far and i cant wait to continue this awesome series.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.
June 26, 2016
3.5 stars
I was quite surprised how much I liked this. Western's I'm always a little iffy on, but supernatural I tend to shy away from, then to merge them? Trepidation for sure, but it turned out to be really well done. Mix evil weapons which can bring about the destruction of the world, a "hero" looking for redemption from his past all in a country that's just beginning to be explored and settled and you have The Sixth Gun. The story moves at a fairly fast pace, bringing up many questions but still answering some, slowly feeding you information instead of withholding everything. Definitely looking forward to the next volume.
I was quite surprised how much I liked this. Western's I'm always a little iffy on, but supernatural I tend to shy away from, then to merge them? Trepidation for sure, but it turned out to be really well done. Mix evil weapons which can bring about the destruction of the world, a "hero" looking for redemption from his past all in a country that's just beginning to be explored and settled and you have The Sixth Gun. The story moves at a fairly fast pace, bringing up many questions but still answering some, slowly feeding you information instead of withholding everything. Definitely looking forward to the next volume.
November 26, 2018
Už konečně vím co je nejlepší komiks jaký jsem kdy četl... je tím The Sixth Gun. Jednoduché ale přitom naprosto geniální každou stránkou. Hlavní hrdina Drake Sinclair je kvůli cestě za pokladem na Divokém Západě nucen postavit se krutým silám zla, v podobě obživnutého generála a jeho smečky. Kteří prahnou po generálově ďábelské zbrani, která ale je jednou ze šesti. Každá z těchto zbraní umí něco jiného. Jedna z mrtvol vytváří blátivé zombíky, další chrlí oheň apod. Každá z těchto pistolí se vždy s váže s člověkem který ji chytí a zbraň je s ním spojená dokavaď dotyčného někdo nezabije a zbraň si nevezme. Pokud cizí člověk se pokusí zbraň vzít, začne ho pomalu spalovat zelený plamen.
Celý příběh v prvních dvou boocích se točí právě kolem toho jak zbraň kolem sebe přitahuje jen mizérii a zlo. Hlavní hrdinové proto krom krvelačných psanců bojují s pantery, krokodýli, nemrtvými a objevují různé záhady. The Sixth Gun má propracovaný lor, který míchá Divoký Západ s Okultismem, nadpřirozenem a lehkým Fantasy. Díky tomu vás nepřestane nikdy zajímat co se bude dít dále, k tomu si připočtěte jednoduchou ale za to úžasnou kresbu Briana Hurtta, spolu s charismatickými postavami a máte vymalováno. Úžasná věc která připomíná svou dobrodružnou stránkou místy seriálového Herculese, ale mixnutého s nadpřirozenem, hororem a napětím kdy nikdy netušíte jaká postava přežije.
Tohle mě chytlo a nepustilo, komiks který nám dává pravý Western. Jde vidět že Cullen Bunn miluje Divoký Západ, a proto k němu přistupuje svěže a i přes to všechno v tom cítíte že čtete naprostou žánrovku a love letter Westernům.
NEJLEPŠÍ KOMIKS ZA TENTO ROK !!!
Celý příběh v prvních dvou boocích se točí právě kolem toho jak zbraň kolem sebe přitahuje jen mizérii a zlo. Hlavní hrdinové proto krom krvelačných psanců bojují s pantery, krokodýli, nemrtvými a objevují různé záhady. The Sixth Gun má propracovaný lor, který míchá Divoký Západ s Okultismem, nadpřirozenem a lehkým Fantasy. Díky tomu vás nepřestane nikdy zajímat co se bude dít dále, k tomu si připočtěte jednoduchou ale za to úžasnou kresbu Briana Hurtta, spolu s charismatickými postavami a máte vymalováno. Úžasná věc která připomíná svou dobrodružnou stránkou místy seriálového Herculese, ale mixnutého s nadpřirozenem, hororem a napětím kdy nikdy netušíte jaká postava přežije.
Tohle mě chytlo a nepustilo, komiks který nám dává pravý Western. Jde vidět že Cullen Bunn miluje Divoký Západ, a proto k němu přistupuje svěže a i přes to všechno v tom cítíte že čtete naprostou žánrovku a love letter Westernům.
NEJLEPŠÍ KOMIKS ZA TENTO ROK !!!
July 28, 2024
Como no amar a todos los hijos sean ilegítimos o no de Mike Mignolla.
Una refrescante historia Hellboyesca mezclada con un delicioso ambiente gótico sureño pulp hace un explosivo debut que lamentablemente tiene un problema con su ritmo y personajes.
La primera parte es frenética y se puede perdonar la falta de caracterización de los personajes pero ,al llegar al mal gestionado entreacto, la pesadez se hace palpable con unos personajes insípidos y bidimensionales a los que estamos obligados ver interactuar.
No obstante el diseño, dibujo e ideas es abrumador y consigue quedarse en la memoria.
No obstante, poco motivado a seguir la historia
Una refrescante historia Hellboyesca mezclada con un delicioso ambiente gótico sureño pulp hace un explosivo debut que lamentablemente tiene un problema con su ritmo y personajes.
La primera parte es frenética y se puede perdonar la falta de caracterización de los personajes pero ,al llegar al mal gestionado entreacto, la pesadez se hace palpable con unos personajes insípidos y bidimensionales a los que estamos obligados ver interactuar.
No obstante el diseño, dibujo e ideas es abrumador y consigue quedarse en la memoria.
No obstante, poco motivado a seguir la historia
August 7, 2021
I have just finished re-reading the complete Hellboy run / complete BPRD run and was casting about for another horror-tinged epic when I stumbled upon this terrific series. I've read a ton of Cullen Bunn's work for Marvel and haven't been impressed. I recently read his Harrow County and mostly enjoyed it. Had also heard Bunn's best work is in horror comics. I decided to explore further.
I was really surprised by how great The Sixth Gun is. I'm totally loving this series. It is currently on Comixology as a freebee, all but the last two volumes. This is a terrific supernatural adventure, much like Hellboy and the BPRD. If you like Mignola I think you'll like this series.
I was really surprised by how great The Sixth Gun is. I'm totally loving this series. It is currently on Comixology as a freebee, all but the last two volumes. This is a terrific supernatural adventure, much like Hellboy and the BPRD. If you like Mignola I think you'll like this series.
January 8, 2022
The Sixth Gun is an excellent mashup of western and horror. I'm going to read the whole series and review it as a whole. All in all, though, it's fun, well-paced, and addictive in the best way possible.
February 8, 2015
The Sixth Gun is a western horror graphic novel series. A young woman named Rebecca is pulled into quite a dangerous situation when her father is killed and she becomes the wielder of one of six guns, all that have supernatural powers. These guns can only be used by the owners, so to possess one, you must kill the current owner. Our heroine in danger finds the help of Drake Sinclair, a gunfighter with a past. Together, they must make sure an immortal evil man does not rise again and possess all six guns for himself.
The graphics are incredible and the story so full of life and entertaining. I love the mix of western with horror and paranormal elements. The characters are memorable and I love the dialogue, especially as Rebecca becomes more mature and used to being in danger. I love Drake the most, with his shady past and his very standoffish personality. It’s nice to see that they aren’t thrown into romance in the book, although who knows what further volumes may bring.
This edition contains the first 11 issues plus bonus material and is HUGE. I love how pretty it is and remember it coming in the mail. I will probably reread this book several times, as I loved the story, characters, and graphic design so much.
Verdict:
A graphic novel worth taking the time to read, one filled with a mash up of western and horror.
The graphics are incredible and the story so full of life and entertaining. I love the mix of western with horror and paranormal elements. The characters are memorable and I love the dialogue, especially as Rebecca becomes more mature and used to being in danger. I love Drake the most, with his shady past and his very standoffish personality. It’s nice to see that they aren’t thrown into romance in the book, although who knows what further volumes may bring.
This edition contains the first 11 issues plus bonus material and is HUGE. I love how pretty it is and remember it coming in the mail. I will probably reread this book several times, as I loved the story, characters, and graphic design so much.
Verdict:
A graphic novel worth taking the time to read, one filled with a mash up of western and horror.
January 12, 2014
I kind of can't believe how action packed and engaging this thing is. I had already read the first trade's worth, but ended up re-reading a good chunk just because the art looks so good in this volume. The second half was even better than the first and the extras are bountiful and actually way worth looking at, especially the short story. A really well done huge edition that's totally worth it.
February 28, 2014
Very good. Has a Hellboy/B.P.R.D. feel to it, which is a high compliment from me! Looking forward to future volumes.
December 18, 2013
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June 13, 2023
Cullen Bunn lleva ya muchos años consagrando su carrera como guionista y bastante ligado al terror. Aún así, hay obras con bastante tiempo de publicación tras sus espaldas que aún no han llegado a nuestras fronteras o acaban de desembarcar como esta El Sexto Revolver. Toda una macro saga (he visto que tiene bastantes precuelas y spin-offs además del relevante recorrido de la serie troncal) que se adscribe totalmente al Weird Western. La deriva más fantasiosa y terrorífica de uno de los géneros modernos más fundacionales y revisitados. Aunque no lo parezca, hay bastantes ejemplos incluso en obras que a primera vista no parecería que entrasen en esta consideración. El Sexto Revólver es de las que más fácil podemos afirmar su existencia en este sub género... Y la obra está totalmente a gusto con ser un oasis tan reconocible y en el que acudir sin ningún tipo de problema. Cullen Bunn propone gran parte de su propia mitología a partir de estos revólveres malditos, sí. Pero no se aleja prácticamente nada de los elementos y tópicos bien conocidos tanto del western canónico como de las derivas de género más fantástico y de terror. Si bien logra tener totalmente engrasados todos estos mecanismos narrativos y no presentarlos de forma pesada o aburrida. Para lo que cuenta también con un aliado en el apartado artístico como Brian Hurtt. Cuyos diseños son lo suficientemente limpios y atractivos para cualquier clase de lectore. Pero en cuanto la situación lo requiere, desenfunda sus mejores técnicas y arrojo para que los momentos más adrenalíticos o terroríficos funcionen todo lo bien que lo pudo plantear Cullen Bunn en los guiones.
La historia parte de la existencia de seis revólveres de increíbles y siniestras propiedades que surgieron a raíz de la existencia de un oscuro personaje de la Guerra Civil estadounidense. Cuyas historias resultan ser más terribles que la de un sádico general sureño en plena campaña bélica. Ni la muerte parece detener sus viles actos. Y sus lugartenientes vuelven a ponerle en la búsqueda de su Sexto Revólver. El cual acaba custodiando una inocente joven que debe unirse a una pareja de pistoleros. La historia de los revólveres irá demostrando ser cada vez más y más perturbadora y sy amenaza aún más peligrosa para todo ser viviente.
Este primer recopilatorio engloba dos arcos argumentales para el que el primero apenas necesita ni diez páginas para estar ya a por todas en esta historia. Incluso ese primer desenlace en la historia se antojaría usualmente como un momento culminante de cara el final definitivo de una serie regular. Pero Bunn ya presenta nuevos frentes y demuestra que el mundo del Sexto Revólver ya estaba formándose en su mente desde que se dedicó en serio a la escritura (se añade un relato datado del 2009 donde aparecía uno de los personajes protagonistas, que se ha ilustrado para la ocasión).
Ojalá El Sexto Revólver mantenga un nivel de interés y diversión como este primer ciclo de existencia. Debe ser así al ya poder comprobar el recorrido editorial que ha tenido. Una recomendación comiquera perfecta para cualquier clase de lectore, aunque, eso sí: que principalmente busque (buena) evasión pura y dura.
La historia parte de la existencia de seis revólveres de increíbles y siniestras propiedades que surgieron a raíz de la existencia de un oscuro personaje de la Guerra Civil estadounidense. Cuyas historias resultan ser más terribles que la de un sádico general sureño en plena campaña bélica. Ni la muerte parece detener sus viles actos. Y sus lugartenientes vuelven a ponerle en la búsqueda de su Sexto Revólver. El cual acaba custodiando una inocente joven que debe unirse a una pareja de pistoleros. La historia de los revólveres irá demostrando ser cada vez más y más perturbadora y sy amenaza aún más peligrosa para todo ser viviente.
Este primer recopilatorio engloba dos arcos argumentales para el que el primero apenas necesita ni diez páginas para estar ya a por todas en esta historia. Incluso ese primer desenlace en la historia se antojaría usualmente como un momento culminante de cara el final definitivo de una serie regular. Pero Bunn ya presenta nuevos frentes y demuestra que el mundo del Sexto Revólver ya estaba formándose en su mente desde que se dedicó en serio a la escritura (se añade un relato datado del 2009 donde aparecía uno de los personajes protagonistas, que se ha ilustrado para la ocasión).
Ojalá El Sexto Revólver mantenga un nivel de interés y diversión como este primer ciclo de existencia. Debe ser así al ya poder comprobar el recorrido editorial que ha tenido. Una recomendación comiquera perfecta para cualquier clase de lectore, aunque, eso sí: que principalmente busque (buena) evasión pura y dura.
February 13, 2023
It took me way to long to find out that Oni Press released this series in Deluxe Edition format but thankfully, I got all six before they became unaffordable. The Sixth Gun is easily one of my favorite comic book series to come out in the last 20 years and would likely make my list of favorite titles in general.
And this is a great way to read it. Brilliant hardcover with an original cover image (as opposed to a repurposed cover like with most prestige/omnibus collections) with a silk bookmark woven in and so many backup features that they take up about at third of the book. Well worth the price they ask for it.
If you never read the story before, The Sixth Gun is a genre mashup in the weird west mold that combines fantasy, horror and apocalypse mythology with the post-Civil War setting. But where most genre mashups fail, or fail upwards in some cases, is that none of these are compromised. In fact, it feels like the mystical elements are derived from the Western tropes and settings instead of using those as a cheap imitation of an “original concept”. The Gallows Tree in the first chapter is an excellent example of how a common genre visual is used for the classic oracle element that you’d find in most myths.
Our main characters are Drake Sinclair, a former Confederate soldier with questionable motivations and methods despite having more of a conscience than he let on, and Becky Montcrief, a woman raised in solitude by her stepfather who proves more than capable in the dangerous situations that they find themselves in. When Becky becomes the owner of the titular firearm by chance she’s tossed in a war between various factions with designs to destroy or recreate the world.
Now this tale isn’t perfect. Having read the series as it was coming out, I can say that it is one story arc too long. And I bring that up because rereading these issues helps to explain why as several major events and revelations come earlier than would’ve been best. I think the writer, Cullen Bunn, was so eager to tell his tale that rushed things without giving them the time they needed to feel developed. A romantic subplot that carries over through the whole series but starts here is a fine example as it moves far too quickly for the emotions of the characters to feel real and starts with a coupling that feels extremely out of character for one of them. It throws me off every time I reread it.
But that’s a minor quibble in an epic tale of Good vs. Evil for the fate of the world told in style that befits heroes who carry six shooter at their sides.
And this is a great way to read it. Brilliant hardcover with an original cover image (as opposed to a repurposed cover like with most prestige/omnibus collections) with a silk bookmark woven in and so many backup features that they take up about at third of the book. Well worth the price they ask for it.
If you never read the story before, The Sixth Gun is a genre mashup in the weird west mold that combines fantasy, horror and apocalypse mythology with the post-Civil War setting. But where most genre mashups fail, or fail upwards in some cases, is that none of these are compromised. In fact, it feels like the mystical elements are derived from the Western tropes and settings instead of using those as a cheap imitation of an “original concept”. The Gallows Tree in the first chapter is an excellent example of how a common genre visual is used for the classic oracle element that you’d find in most myths.
Our main characters are Drake Sinclair, a former Confederate soldier with questionable motivations and methods despite having more of a conscience than he let on, and Becky Montcrief, a woman raised in solitude by her stepfather who proves more than capable in the dangerous situations that they find themselves in. When Becky becomes the owner of the titular firearm by chance she’s tossed in a war between various factions with designs to destroy or recreate the world.
Now this tale isn’t perfect. Having read the series as it was coming out, I can say that it is one story arc too long. And I bring that up because rereading these issues helps to explain why as several major events and revelations come earlier than would’ve been best. I think the writer, Cullen Bunn, was so eager to tell his tale that rushed things without giving them the time they needed to feel developed. A romantic subplot that carries over through the whole series but starts here is a fine example as it moves far too quickly for the emotions of the characters to feel real and starts with a coupling that feels extremely out of character for one of them. It throws me off every time I reread it.
But that’s a minor quibble in an epic tale of Good vs. Evil for the fate of the world told in style that befits heroes who carry six shooter at their sides.
November 2, 2023
This book is pretty straightforward. There are six guns that carry a curse, and when they are all brought together they can open a portal that is a treasure...or a curse, depending on one's viewpoint. All signs point to it being a curse.
The writing is crisp and moves at a decent clip without feeling like it is lazy or a ripoff. There is plenty of action and macabre happenings that should please fans of horror comics. This horror/old west hybrid has been employed a number of times elsewhere. This isn't exactly reinventing the wheel. It is presented with a freshness that makes it entertaining and worth a read. I enjoyed it but not enough to buy it.
The artwork and coloring are decent and have a borderline cartoony style to them that keeps things lighter than the subject matter otherwise would be. If you had a more photo realistic penciler or a more heavy handed colorist this would feel more like a straight up horror story. As it stands it is more lighthearted and fun. There are certainly far worse books on the stands these days. If horror tinged old west gunfighters sounds like your cup of tea then this should do you nicely.
The writing is crisp and moves at a decent clip without feeling like it is lazy or a ripoff. There is plenty of action and macabre happenings that should please fans of horror comics. This horror/old west hybrid has been employed a number of times elsewhere. This isn't exactly reinventing the wheel. It is presented with a freshness that makes it entertaining and worth a read. I enjoyed it but not enough to buy it.
The artwork and coloring are decent and have a borderline cartoony style to them that keeps things lighter than the subject matter otherwise would be. If you had a more photo realistic penciler or a more heavy handed colorist this would feel more like a straight up horror story. As it stands it is more lighthearted and fun. There are certainly far worse books on the stands these days. If horror tinged old west gunfighters sounds like your cup of tea then this should do you nicely.
March 13, 2023
Overall series - What a deftly executed and spirited mix of genres; western, horror, action, and fantasy all blended together to create something original yet familiar. The classic iconography of the western / post civil war Americana is given new life through added elements of magic, gore, and artifice creating a tale that feels like rediscovered American folklore. The writing is solid with well rounded (albiet prototypically western) characters, tight plotting, intruiging storylines, and articulate narration. The art was the perfect compliment to the story and while never breathtaking was a pleasure to look at with vivid colors, clear line work, and excellent panel composition. I did find the overall story a tad too predictable, some narrative devices a bit overused (scene ends on half a sentence.... ....while another scene opens by finishing it), and the ending a bit rushed. However these issues only slightly detract from a great reading experience and one that scratches an itch few other series have. 8.5/10
September 25, 2022
I wasn’t a huge fan of the first story arc. It was a little hard to follow. I don’t think the premise was explained especially well and the big gunfights were confusing. I couldn’t tell what was going on.
I much preferred the second story arc in New Orleans. The voodoo themes were awesome. The swamp artwork was also awesome.
Overall I’m very into this book. The American folklore in the stories is really cool. This comic is kind of like Indiana Jones. I’m for sure going to keep reading the rest of the TPB’s in the series.
I much preferred the second story arc in New Orleans. The voodoo themes were awesome. The swamp artwork was also awesome.
Overall I’m very into this book. The American folklore in the stories is really cool. This comic is kind of like Indiana Jones. I’m for sure going to keep reading the rest of the TPB’s in the series.
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July 5, 2023
Excellent weird western. For me, issues 7-11 were better than the set-up story. Good artwork. The Sixth Gun will keep you reading. The deluxe edition includes preliminary sketches and cover variations. Also, a first-appearance Sinclair prose story, with wrap-around, 2-page comic addition is a bonus item. Note: There is another Volume 1, The Sixth Gun: Cold Dead Fingers, which only has Book 1, the first six issues.
June 27, 2017
READING THE SERIES, GOOD LOW/MEDIUM FANTASY WESTERN. LIKABLE CHARACTERS THAT GROW ON YOU AND BECOME DEEPER. SEVERAL GOOD TWISTS AND TURNS IN THE STORY. I LIKE THE SETTING, MORE THAN JUST A WESTARN, AS IF ALL THE WIVE'S TALES AND STORIES WERE TRUE. AND ALL THE PROBLEMS THEREIN. GRITTY AND INTERESTING, AND WITH AN ART STYLE TO MATCH.
August 28, 2023
Todo lo que no encuentro en el cine de aventuras hace años, está en los cómics. Que en muchos casos suelen adaptar y destrozar.
El Sexto Revolver es como si Carpenter y Sergio Leone dirigieran a medias una peli de Indiana Jones en el oeste con guion de Neil Gaiman. Casi nada. Western Sobrenatural en un universo propio, ¿qué más se puede pedir?
El Sexto Revolver es como si Carpenter y Sergio Leone dirigieran a medias una peli de Indiana Jones en el oeste con guion de Neil Gaiman. Casi nada. Western Sobrenatural en un universo propio, ¿qué más se puede pedir?
July 11, 2023
I’m a huge Cullen Bunn fan and I got an email about a Kickstarter campaign for special editions of this series. I didn’t want to sink money in without knowing something about the series and so I set out to read it. Of all his graphic novels I’d say that this is the closest stylistically to Harrow County. It’s got a very similar voice only a broader canvas. I’m intrigued by the story of six weapons that will bring about the apocalypse but I don’t think I’m Kickstarter interested.
August 6, 2023
Fantastic post-Civil War supernatural western. An amazing group of characters who can't be trusted, because even the good guys aren't that good. The story and artwork are top notch. My only regret is not getting to this when it was published, 10 years ago.
May 27, 2020
Pretty fantastic artwork, really cool concept. Female gunslinger protagonist, a weird western to boot. This graphic novel hits a lot of sweet spots!
November 15, 2022
Tras las buenas críticas que estaba recibiendo me esperaba más la verdad. Es un cómic de fantasía en el viejo oeste
El dibujo me ha encantado
El dibujo me ha encantado
February 6, 2023
Pulp western y este es el gran espoiler... El Fin de los Dias tras acabar La Guerra del Norte y el Sur americana,el mejor Cullen Bunn muy por encima de Harrow County(otra joya del terror)
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April 8, 2023
Un western con tintes sobrenaturales lleno de acción y entretenimiento.
January 17, 2024
Todo un descubrimiento, te atrapará desde las primeras páginas con un guión muy interesante y un dibujo espectacular.
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