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8. Pooch
(Hack/Slash, Devil’s Due Publishing)
Pooch is the most horrifying, adorable thing I've ever seen. Or maybe the most adorable horrifying thing I've ever seen. Unsure on that front.
But anyway, Pooch is the spawn of the Neflords, ancient Lovecraftian horrors from Tim Seeley's incredible Hack/Slash. Pooch was initially dispatched to find and kill series star Cassandra Hack, but once he fell into the care of supporting characters Chris and Lisa, Pooch abandoned his mission. "Most humble Pooch", as he often refers to himself, lives with the duo, and he loves to be petted, despite his skin being apparently very uncomfortable to touch.
As the series went on, he eventually took up a role solving mysteries with junior detective Cat Curio as her faithful hound. Pooch is so instantly lovable, mostly due to his constant self-hatred and apologizing. Poor Pooch. Poor, pitiful, humble Pooch.
Plus, despite his fear of, well, everything, Pooch is loyal to a fault, combating serious threats to help those he cares about. Good dog.
