Jonah Hex
Creation & Design
Jonah Hex was created by writer John Albano and artist Tony DeZuniga, debuting in the early 1970s as a gritty anti-hero in the Wild West.Early Years
Hex's early stories depicted him as a bounty hunter with a tragic past, often facing moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of frontier life.Character Development
Over the years, Jonah Hex has evolved from a simple bounty hunter to a complex character grappling with themes of redemption, morality, and the consequences of violence.Cultural Reception
Jonah Hex has received critical acclaim for its unique blend of Western and comic book genres, with a dedicated fanbase appreciating its darker themes.Character Details
Real Name:
Jonah Woodson Hex
Aliases:
The Bounty Hunter, The Gunslinger
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, The Wild West
Abilities:
Expert marksman, Hand-to-hand combat, Tracking
Equipment:
Revolvers, Knife, Horse
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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All-Star Western #10
DC
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1972
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Jonah Hex
All-Star Western #11
DC
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1972
•
Vol. 2
2nd full appearance and 1st cover appearance of Jonah Hex
Weird Western Tales #12
DC
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1972
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Jonah Hex
Weird Western Tales #18
DC
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1973
•
Vol. 1
First solo Jonah Hex issue without a back-up story featuring another character
First solo Jonah Hex issue without a back-up story featuring another character
Weird Western Tales #29
DC
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1975
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex #1
DC
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1977
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Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex #2
DC
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1977
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of El Papagayo
Jonah Hex #5
DC
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Reprint of the 1st appearance of Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex #7
DC
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Jonah Hex face disfigurement
Jonah Hex #8
DC
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1978
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Jonah Hex face disfigurement
DC Special Series #16
DC
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1978
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Vol. 1
Death of Jonah Hex, after being gunned down during a Poker game, Jonah's body is stuffed and put on display in a traveling Wild West show
Death of Jonah Hex, after being gunned down during a Poker game, Jonah's body is stuffed and put on display in a traveling Wild West show
Jonah Hex #23
DC
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1979
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mei Ling
Jonah Hex #92
DC
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1985
•
Vol. 1
Final issue of series
Variant cover art by Darwyn Cooke
Variant cover art by Brendan McCarthy
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