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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
First Appearance:
All-Star Western #10
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 ⋅ 1972
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All-Star Western #10
 
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1st appearance of Jonah Hex

All-Star Western #11
DC ⋅ 1972
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All-Star Western #11
 
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2nd full appearance and 1st cover appearance of Jonah Hex

Weird Western Tales #12
DC ⋅ 1972
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Weird Western Tales #12
 
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3rd appearance of Jonah Hex

Weird Western Tales #18
DC ⋅ 1973
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Weird Western Tales #18
 
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First solo Jonah Hex issue without a back-up story featuring another character

Weird Western Tales #29
DC ⋅ 1975
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Weird Western Tales #29
 
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Origin of Jonah Hex

Jonah Hex #1
DC ⋅ 1977
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Jonah Hex #1
 
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First solo series featuring Jonah Hex

Jonah Hex #2
DC ⋅ 1977
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Jonah Hex #2
 
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1st appearance of El Papagayo

Jonah Hex #5
DC ⋅ 1977
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Jonah Hex #5
 
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Reprint of the 1st appearance of Jonah Hex

Jonah Hex #7
DC ⋅ 1977
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Jonah Hex #7
 
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Origin of Jonah Hex face disfigurement

Jonah Hex #8
DC ⋅ 1978
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Jonah Hex #8
 
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Origin of Jonah Hex face disfigurement

DC Special Series #16
DC ⋅ 1978
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DC Special Series #16
 
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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 ⋅ 1979
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Jonah Hex #23
 
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1st appearance of Mei Ling

Jonah Hex #92
DC ⋅ 1985
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Jonah Hex #92
 
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Final issue of series

Jonah Hex #50
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2010
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Jonah Hex #50
 
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Variant cover art by Darwyn Cooke

Jonah Hex #56
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2010
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Jonah Hex #56
 
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Variant cover art by Brendan McCarthy

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