Constantine
The text exclusively details 'Section 8,' a fictional comic book team from DC Comics created by Garth Ennis and featuring characters like Sixpack, Dogwelder, and Bueno Excellente. While John Constantine is mentioned, he appears strictly as a guest character in the 2016 limited series 'Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travellin' Heroz,' where he assists Section 8 on a mission to save the world by traveling to Sirius.
Lore & Background
The only appearance of John Constantine described is within DC Comics history. In the 2016 series 'Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travellin' Heroz,' he joins Section 8 on a mission to prevent a world-ending collision between Sirius A and its dwarf companion, Sirius B. This storyline features other DC characters like the Spectre and involves new Section 8 members Baytor and Guts. The team saves the world with Constantine's help before Dogwelder is sacrificed during the process of welding the stars together.
Did You Know?
- The original Dogwelder was condemned to Hell after death, while other dead members of Section 8 were sent to Limbo.
- Section 8 first appeared in 'Hitman #18' in September 1997, created by writer Garth Ennis.
- James Gunn considered including Dogwelder in 'The Suicide Squad' film but decided against it, though fans petitioned for his inclusion.
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