The Sandman Inspired Dog Names

Barnabas and Destruction's tale is long and complex, making up the bulk of the Brief Lives storyline. Dream, the titular Sandman and main character of the series, embarks on a journey with his younger sister Delirium to find their older brother Destruction. For those of you who don't know, Dream, Delirium, and Destruction are a part of a group known as the Endless - alongside their other siblings Destiny, Despair, Desire, and Death. Each of them embodies a particular aspect of reality but their input isn't needed for the aspect they preside over to take effect - in other words, Death doesn't have to be around for people to pass away. This concept is meditated on heavily during the Brief Lives story and is the crux of Barnabas and Destruction's story. 

You see despite his name, Destruction is actually a kind-hearted soul who became disillusioned with the metaphysical concept he embodied sometime during the 17th century - when man created the Atomic Bomb. Destruction didn't want any part of the wanton carnage and bloodshed that such a weapon could cause, so he abandoned his post. Barnabas, being the loyal dog that he was, followed his master and stayed by Destruction's side as the latter tried his hand at creating art rather than taking lives. 

Dream and Delirium eventually manage to track Destruction down and ask him why he abandoned his position. Destruction replied that he didn't want to be associated with the sort of widespread damage industrialized warfare could cause - something that infuriated Dream. Realizing that he wouldn't be able to find peace with the others hounding after him, Destruction set off to parts unknown once again - this time leaving Barnabas in the care of Delirium in the hopes of giving his faithful furry friend over to someone much warmer and delightful than himself.