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Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex Classic Tales: Welcome to Paradise
Jonah Hex was one of the most feared bounty hunters in the West. A former Confederate soldier, the grotesque gunslinger was a man without country, without friends, without mercy. The post-war West was a vicious quagmire of violent men like Quentin Turnbull and the outlaw called El Papagayo. They ruled through fear and brutality, and desperate towns searched for a hero, but all they found was Hex. He'd weathered the worst this world had to offer, and only his quick wits and sharpshooting kept him alive. For a price, his hired gun could deliver salvation, or just as swiftly, damnation...
This volume captures the beginning of the Jonah Hex legend, written by John Albano and Michael Fleisher, and illustrated by Tony DeZuniga, José Luis Garcia-Lopez, and more.
Originally published in single magazine form in All-Star Western 10, Weird Western Tales 14, 17, 22, 26, 29, and 30, and Jonah Hex 2 and 4.
This volume captures the beginning of the Jonah Hex legend, written by John Albano and Michael Fleisher, and illustrated by Tony DeZuniga, José Luis Garcia-Lopez, and more.
Originally published in single magazine form in All-Star Western 10, Weird Western Tales 14, 17, 22, 26, 29, and 30, and Jonah Hex 2 and 4.
168 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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July 26, 2023
“He was a hero to some, a villain to others… and wherever he rode people spoke his name in whispers. He had no friends, this Jonah Hex, but he did have two companions: one was the smell of gunsmoke…the other, death itself…”
This volume collects nine stories about bounty hunter Jonah Hex. The first three are written by co-creator John Albano. The rest are by Michael Fleisher who took over from Albano and wrote Jonah Hex for years.
The Albano stories were okay but I really enjoyed the ones by Fleisher. He adds more depth to the characters and I found his stories more interesting.
Four of the stories are illustrated by co-creator Tony DeZuniga. His scratchy style fits well. Other stories are illustrated by Doug Wildey, Noly Panaligan, George (Jorge) Moliterni, and José Luis Garcia-López, who also provides the cover.
Wildey is a favorite of mine and always does well with westerns. Panaligan and Moliterni are new to me. Their artwork is fantastic and fits really well. This was my first time reading a Garcia-López western. Until now I’ve only read his superhero work. He’s excellent as always, with dynamic figure work and detailed backgrounds.
Overall a great introduction to Jonah Hex.
This volume collects nine stories about bounty hunter Jonah Hex. The first three are written by co-creator John Albano. The rest are by Michael Fleisher who took over from Albano and wrote Jonah Hex for years.
The Albano stories were okay but I really enjoyed the ones by Fleisher. He adds more depth to the characters and I found his stories more interesting.
Four of the stories are illustrated by co-creator Tony DeZuniga. His scratchy style fits well. Other stories are illustrated by Doug Wildey, Noly Panaligan, George (Jorge) Moliterni, and José Luis Garcia-López, who also provides the cover.
Wildey is a favorite of mine and always does well with westerns. Panaligan and Moliterni are new to me. Their artwork is fantastic and fits really well. This was my first time reading a Garcia-López western. Until now I’ve only read his superhero work. He’s excellent as always, with dynamic figure work and detailed backgrounds.
Overall a great introduction to Jonah Hex.
April 27, 2020
Good, Western anti-hero stuff with great art, especially by José Luis García-López who finishes out the volume.
I was disappointed by two things: First, the phonetic spellings in the dialogue, meant to reflect the Western dialect. That always bothers me in any book, but it's especially hard to read here. For example: "Jus’ what you got on your mind, youngster? Seems tuh me like a boy yore age oughtta be in school right ‘bout now, ‘stead’a wearin’ a sixgun whut prob’ly weighs more’n you do!"
The other thing is that this isn't a straightforward collection of Jonah Hex's earliest adventures. It's a curated selection that picks particular issues to reprint. Some are just his first appearances to introduce readers to the character, but then the volume focuses specifically on issues that tell Hex's origin story and the repercussions of decisions he made in the Civil War. It's a good saga, but I hate knowing that I'm missing other adventures in between. I'd rather have an archive edition that collects everything.
But what's here is great-looking stuff with a strong character.
I was disappointed by two things: First, the phonetic spellings in the dialogue, meant to reflect the Western dialect. That always bothers me in any book, but it's especially hard to read here. For example: "Jus’ what you got on your mind, youngster? Seems tuh me like a boy yore age oughtta be in school right ‘bout now, ‘stead’a wearin’ a sixgun whut prob’ly weighs more’n you do!"
The other thing is that this isn't a straightforward collection of Jonah Hex's earliest adventures. It's a curated selection that picks particular issues to reprint. Some are just his first appearances to introduce readers to the character, but then the volume focuses specifically on issues that tell Hex's origin story and the repercussions of decisions he made in the Civil War. It's a good saga, but I hate knowing that I'm missing other adventures in between. I'd rather have an archive edition that collects everything.
But what's here is great-looking stuff with a strong character.
October 8, 2018
Hex was always my favorite western character from my childhood and always will be
October 3, 2021
A selection of early Jonah Hex stories from the 1970s, highlighted with superb art by Tony DeZuniga and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. It includes the very first Hex story, which does an excellent job of establishing the bounty hunters character and abilities. Most of the remaining stories are those that deal with Hex's past and a particular enemy he's made that wants him dead.
The stories are obviously influenced by the spaghetti westerns from the 1960s, taking the best elements of that sub-genre and translating them into excellent comic book tales.
The stories are obviously influenced by the spaghetti westerns from the 1960s, taking the best elements of that sub-genre and translating them into excellent comic book tales.
August 1, 2022
I have experience of reading some western novels from my childhood, but never really got into western comics much. I had my knowledge of Jonah Hex from seeing the movie, which I didn't like much. My experience with this introductory volume of Jonah Hex is almost exactly as I expected it to be.
While this had some cool parts it also was a bit boring at times. I began to appreciate the protagonist Jonah Hex after I got his backstory in the later half of the story, as a matter of fact the second half of the story was more entertaining and engrossing with its story arc and interesting supporting characters.
The art was kinda reverse in this regard, as I found the art by Tony DeZuniga in the first 4 stories to be the best of the bunch and the in last few issues the art seemed a bit rough for my liking.
On the whole I am glad I picked up this collection of classic Jonah Hex tales, but I just wish they were a bit more consistent and had more even art.
3 out of 5 stars from me.
While this had some cool parts it also was a bit boring at times. I began to appreciate the protagonist Jonah Hex after I got his backstory in the later half of the story, as a matter of fact the second half of the story was more entertaining and engrossing with its story arc and interesting supporting characters.
The art was kinda reverse in this regard, as I found the art by Tony DeZuniga in the first 4 stories to be the best of the bunch and the in last few issues the art seemed a bit rough for my liking.
On the whole I am glad I picked up this collection of classic Jonah Hex tales, but I just wish they were a bit more consistent and had more even art.
3 out of 5 stars from me.
October 29, 2016
Not quite as good as Jonah Hex from later. The art is usually pretty rough but this one just seemed like Era standard. Disappointing.
March 3, 2017
Some great western stories which were probably brilliant episodically. But in a collection it's somewhat repetitive.
December 20, 2021
Never read these early Hex's stories, just a great .
December 31, 2015
This volume collects some of the 1970s issues on Jonah Hex, a bounty hunter operating in the old Wild West. There are various short stories of Hex’ adventures. This was the first comics about Jonah Hex and I was surprised that I really enjoyed them since I’ve never been a guy for anything Western. I like how each story is self-contained and you don’t need to know a whole lot from other issues in order to get what’s going on. I think I also liked the story of Jonah Hex as a manly gunslinger. Taking place in the 1800s when the West was far from tame, Jonah Hex must be a tough man to survive and capture the guys who are wanted.
April 28, 2012
The cover says Jonah Hex: Classic Tales, the spine says Jonah Hex: Welcome to Paradise. So take your pick.
This collects 9 of the early Jonah Hex tales from Weird Western. Most of these appeared in the first volume of the big Showcase volume DC published a few years back, but they appear in color here.
A nice sampling of scripters and artists: John Albano and Michael Fleisher for the former, Tony deZuniga, Doug Wildey, Noly Panaligan, George Moliterni, and the great Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez for the latter.
This collects 9 of the early Jonah Hex tales from Weird Western. Most of these appeared in the first volume of the big Showcase volume DC published a few years back, but they appear in color here.
A nice sampling of scripters and artists: John Albano and Michael Fleisher for the former, Tony deZuniga, Doug Wildey, Noly Panaligan, George Moliterni, and the great Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez for the latter.
February 14, 2011
Collection of some of the first Jonah Hex stories from All-Star Western, before Hex had his own title. A number of them deal with Hex's time in the Civil War and is life prior to becoming a bounty hunter & gunman.
January 16, 2015
Klassikalised Jonah Hexi lood, 1970datest. Puhas kuld! Seitsmekümnendatel ikka osati joonistada ja osati värvida. Eks osatakse ka tänapäeval aga igasugu pasandajaid on väga palju kes end kõik suurteks kunstnikeks peavad...Lapake seda siin ja imetlege...
November 17, 2011
Great,classic Jonah Hex tales. I thought the stories was much better than i expected. The art,stories was timesless.
July 26, 2012
Good writing, but the story is one that will truly break your heart.
August 9, 2014
collection from the 1970's, when caricatures and dialect were still permitted.
February 4, 2016
Simple yet effective plotting. I found myself frequently asking how's he going to get out of this one? I like the way his backstory is revealed sparingly.
July 8, 2016
Great intro to the series
Very addicting, couldn't put it down! Looking forward to starting the next series. Even had to order the movie version!
Very addicting, couldn't put it down! Looking forward to starting the next series. Even had to order the movie version!
November 30, 2011
Some of the early Jonah Hex stories. I am still enjoying these books.
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