Just Brutal #6 — Dennis Hopeless and Brahm Revel Deliver the Final Beatdown
The Siblings are out of time. As Farklar the Fleshless closes in, Jordan and Winter must stop running from their heritage and start fighting back in Ignition Press's latest drop.
Dennis Hopeless knows how to take a high-concept premise and make it feel surprisingly human, and he brings that same chaotic warmth to his latest run with Ignition Press. Just Brutal has spent its first few issues establishing a very specific tone: equal parts cosmic horror and generational family therapy. Now, as we land on issue #6, the playful banter is giving way to something much heavier. This isn't just about surviving the week anymore; it’s about finally facing the thing you’ve been running from since day one.
The setup is deceptively simple, though the stakes are absolutely world-ending. Twin siblings Jordan and Winter Savage have spent their lives trying to walk away from their family’s dark legacy. Their parents are legends in a world most people don’t see, and that reputation comes with baggage. Enter Farklar the Fleshless, an immortal enemy who doesn’t do subtle. To him, a living Savage isn’t a person; they’re a potential obstacle to global domination. He’s not coming for a chat. He’s coming to erase them, and he’s willing to tear the world apart to do it.
What makes this issue such a compelling read right now is the shift in focus. For a while, the story has been about denial—Jordan and Winter trying to prove they aren’t their parents. But Farklar’s relentless pursuit is stripping away those excuses. Hopeless and artist Brahm Revel are steering the narrative toward a confrontation that isn’t just physical, but emotional. The question isn’t just whether they can survive the beatdown, but whether they can overcome the trauma that made them want to hide in the first place. It’s a pivot that turns a monster-of-the-week scenario into a character study.
If you’ve been enjoying the blend of visceral action and heartfelt sibling dynamics here, you’re in for a treat. The art by Brahm Revel, who also handles the striking Cover A, has been evolving beautifully alongside the script. The violence has weight, yes, but so does the quiet moments between the twins. It’s a rare book that can make you laugh one page and hold your breath the next. And with this being the final push of the arc, the energy on the shelf is palpable. These issues move fast, just so you know.
I’d suggest grabbing this one if you’re looking for something that doesn’t take itself too seriously but respects its characters enough to let them grow. It’s a complete thematic package that stands on its own while teasing where the saga goes next. If you grab Just Brutal, you’re getting a story that’s equal parts horror and hope. Trust me, you’re going to want to see how they handle the final beatdown.