The Official Jonah Hex Thread

[Aristotle]

I'm a couple issues behind. I have the last two issues, but haven't read them yet. I expect to be arguing with you about the latest issue within the next couple of days.

 

[Themanofbat]

I'm a couple issues behind. I have the last two issues, but haven't read them yet. I expect to be arguing with you about the latest issue within the next couple of days.

Be prepared to be humbled...

 

[Keyser Soze]

Read Jonah Hex #40 today. A significant improvement over last month's issue. With the focus largely being on the done-in-one format, a two-parter like this actually feels the more special for it. And much of this issue is spent building up Sawbones, a suitably repulsive villain, even by Jonah Hex's lofty standards. Looking forward to seeing Hex cut him down to size next month.

 

[Watson]

I heard about the film adaptation and I would really like to start checking this series out. What's a good TPB to start with? I saw there is a Jonah Hex-Origins, but I was thinking about picking up the showcase (which isn't the current run, but could still be fun) as well Luck Runs Out.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I heard about the film adaptation and I would really like to start checking this series out. What's a good TPB to start with? I saw there is a Jonah Hex-Origins, but I was thinking about picking up the showcase (which isn't the current run, but could still be fun) as well Luck Runs Out.

Jonah Hex has a strong focus on single issue, standalone stories, so there isn't really a particular "jumping-on point". Every issue is a jumping-on point. But in terms of good TPBs, Face Full of Violence - the first TPB in the Gray/Palmiotti run - is full of strong stories, but I personally felt the second TPB - The Guns of Vengeance - was even better. So I'd say that could be a good one to give you a feel for Hex.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

I've been meaning to get into this for ages. I've heard good things. But I was wondering, do I need to track down all the old issues or could I just jump straight in with the newer ones?

 

[Keyser Soze]

I've been meaning to get into this for ages. I've heard good things. But I was wondering, do I need to track down all the old issues or could I just jump straight in with the newer ones?

Like I said above, there's a real focus on standalone storytelling. Just jump on in with the latest issue that just came out on Wednesday, that's as good a starting point as any.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Ta mate.

 

[Watson]

Jonah Hex has a strong focus on single issue, standalone stories, so there isn't really a particular "jumping-on point". Every issue is a jumping-on point. But in terms of good TPBs, Face Full of Violence - the first TPB in the Gray/Palmiotti run - is full of strong stories, but I personally felt the second TPB - The Guns of Vengeance - was even better. So I'd say that could be a good one to give you a feel for Hex.

Cool, I will definitely give those a look

 

[Keyser Soze]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=video&show_id=60088

 

[Keyser Soze]

Another month, another stellar issue of Jonah Hex. It really is a shame more people aren't reading this. Jonah Hex #41 brings us the conclusion of the Sawbones story. It's rare to have a two-parter in Jonah Hex, but this story has really made the most of its two issues.

This instalment sees the return of Tallulah Black, a character who I believe has made multiple appearances before, but who I was encountering for the first time here. I liked her, a really great foil for Jonah Hex - and a badass in her own right - who I now want to go back and read more of.

Like I said with my review of last issue, we all expected a suitably horrific comeuppance for Sawbones after his actions of last issue, and it's no spoiler to say Gray & Palmiotti don't disappoint. However, I WILL say there was a moment in this issue that did genuinely shock me, which is a somewhat rare experience for a jaded comic reader like me.

This is one of the most consistently great titles out there, yet IGN don't even view it as worthy enough to be on their reviews radar. Please, folks, do yourselves a favor and start picking this up.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Started picking up the TPB's not long ago and am really into the character now and look forward to the movie, have read the first 3 TPB's and have the 4th ready and waiting, how many TPB's are out now in total?

 

[NightBeetle]

Preview: Jonah Hex #50

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray;Art and Covers by Darwyn Cooke

Darwyn Cooke illustrates a double-sized anniversary issue as we hit #50! Jonah Hex discovers a secret being kept by Tallulah Black that could change everything Hex is about. But happiness has no place in the life of Jonah Hex, so what kind of tragedy awaits our disfigured gunslinger?

On Sale: TODAY!!!!!

 

[NightBeetle]

Cooke Heads West with "Jonah Hex"

What is it about Hex's look that you love? Is he a difficult character to draw?


Cooke:He's really tricky and really complicated. The minute you start putting a big rope of skin in front of a person's mouth, you are creating a very complicated situation, especially when you're trying to get the character to emote. There is a certain lack of flexibility to his face because of the disfigurement on the one side. So yeah, he's very much a character that you want to stage just right.
On the flip side, he's wonderful because depending on what side you shoot him from you're giving the audience a different look at the man. And that can be really effective once you get into actually telling the story.

We'll be speaking to Jimmy and Justin as well, but can you share any details about the story? Is it set in Canada again, like "Jonah Hex" #33?


Cooke:No, I said, "This time, let's do a good old cowboy story."

It could have been set in Calgary.


Cooke:Yeah, I guess it could have been in Canada in the summer. The minute they're writing about Canada, it's got to be snowing, even though that S.O.B. Justin lives up in New York and gets just as much snow as we do. It's somehow different.
This one is a much bigger story. It's an epic kind of story, and it spreads out over a lot of time. I'll let those guys talk about the story but it was great fun. I had every type of outdoor location imaginable in every climate imaginable at every different time of the year. Knowing you're working with Dave Stewart makes it kind of easy. You can really get into it.
Also, at least for me, I made a fairly significant sort of technique switch-up for the finished art. It's more of a crafted work, like a John Severin or a Jack Davis. I don't know, it suits the Western story better, and I love it, when I get a chance, to switch it up a little bit. It keeps you from getting stale. So it was nice to go at it and do such a completely different finished look. It presents different challenges, so it keeps it exciting.

 

[NightBeetle]

50 Kills for "Jonah Hex" #50

CBR News: "Jonah Hex" #50. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

Jimmy Palmiotti: You better believe it. An almost surreal ring to it since this is the first book Justin and I ever got this high in number . We are sure hoping to be around for another 50.

Justin Gray: Like the sound of the bullet of justice hitting the chest of evil.



Well congratulations to both of you. When you signed on for "Jonah Hex," did you think you would be writing it for 50 issues?

Palmiotti: There were a couple of times we were worried, because we were tracking the monthly numbers. So we tried our best to get bigger name artists on the book and we have had great luck with that. Sure, we have had our ups and downs, but overall [Executive Editor] Dan DiDio and the wonderful crew at DC have been so incredibly supportive with the book that they did most of the worrying and let us breathe easy and keep trying our best to make each and every issue as good as the last. This really is a word of mouth book on so many levels, and we are blessed with having a great group of retailers and fans supporting us.

Gray: Not a chance, nope, no way. Twelve and done was my thinking. I have to echo Jimmy's response about DC sticking with us, keeping the faith and allowing us the freedom to tell the kinds of stories we feel so strongly about.
The last time we spoke about "Jonah Hex", you both said that there was a conscious decision to produce predominantly done-in-one stories throughout the series. You're coming off your first major, multi-issue arc, and now #50 is back to the done-in-one approach. Are there any plans for more multi-issue stories?

Palmiotti: Not for a while. We loved doing the six-parter, but it didn't make much of a difference sales wise, so we are going to stick to the done in ones for the time being. By doing this, we are able to set up some truly exciting guest artists in the coming months, like Billy Tucci, Dick Giordano, Brian Stelfreeze and many more.

Gray: I think what we learned from the six issue arc was that, although some readers felt that was important to have longer story arcs, they've changed their opinions back to the freedom and accessibility of the single issue format. There are so many books to choose from, but few of them offer readers the opportunity to experience a beginning, middle and ending of a story in one reading.

 

[yenaled]

Cooke is Hex is just cash. Hex is cash anyway.

 

[Themanofbat]

I need to get caught up... been loving this book since issue #1... but I've been slacking on reading it the last year...

 

[yenaled]

6 Gun War was good but they should stick to done in ones.

 

[Watchman]

Picked up issue 50 due to Darwyn Cooke's art. I really should get into this series.

 

[NightBeetle]

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2009/12/21/some-more-march-covers-to-get-you-through-the-day/

Some more March covers to get you through the day

The holidays are in full swing, and with that in mind, we decided it’d be nice of us to unveil a few more March covers, all of which will hit later today. Take a look at upcoming covers for WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX, DOOM PATROL, JONAH HEX, BOOSTER GOLD and more below.

Jonah Hex #53 Cover

 

[NightBeetle]

Weird Western Tales #71 Preview

The gun-slinging action continues here in an issue written by DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio! Western heroes Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, Scalphunter and Firehair rise from the dead as Black Lanterns. But will they save the west – or ruin it? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!

- DC

 

[NightBeetle]

Jonah Hex #51 Preview

Hex arrives in a town grieving from a recent murder. But who's responsible, and why? Sex and money are at the top of Hex's motive list, but the identity of the culprit shocks even him. It's blood, backstabbing and booze in another installment of JONAH HEX featuring Art by the legendary Dick Giordano (DC COMICS PRESENTS, ACTION COMICS)!

 

[NightBeetle]

JONAH HEX #54
On sale APRIL 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY
Art and cover by JORDI BERNET
Jonah Hex has been framed for murder! But with both the citizens and the law of the town convinced of his guilt, how will Hex avoid execution? Luckily he has some friends in town to help him out. Wait, they’re the ones who framed him! Ah, well. Sorry, Hex.

 

[NightBeetle]

JONAH HEX: WELCOME TO PARADISE TP
Advance-solicited • On sale MAY 5 • 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by JOHN ALBANO and MICHAEL FLEISCHER
Art by TONY DEZUNIGA, JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ & others
Cover by JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ
These are the classic tales from the ‘70s on which John Hex’s legend was built, many of which have never been reprinted in color. Collecting ALL-STAR WESTERN #10, WEIRD WESTERN TALES #14, 17, 22, 26, 29 and 30 and JONAH HEX #2 and 4.

 

[NightBeetle]

Jonah Hex #52 Preview

Jonah Hex has done something horrible and now he's on the run. What he's done is so unthinkable that people want him dead for it. Hex must have had a good reason, right? Even if what he's done is murder…