DC Weird Western Tales #20 Jonah Hex

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Key Fact

DescriptionThis is a copy of Weird Western Tales #20, featuring the iconic character Jonah Hex. Published by DC Comics in December 1974, this issue presents a classic Western adventure with a darker, supernatural twist. The cover art depicts Jonah Hex in a tense confrontation, rendered in the distinctive style that defined the era. This comic is a key entry in the character's early bibliography.

HistoryWeird Western Tales was a DC Comics anthology series that debuted in 1970, initially focusing on horror and supernatural tales before eventually focusing on the Western genre. Issue #20 marks one of the earlier appearances of Jonah Hex, a bounty hunter with a disfigured face and a troubled past, who quickly became one of DC's most enduring Western characters. The series was a significant part of DC's output during the Bronze Age of comics.

FactsThe character of Jonah Hex was created by John Albano and Joe Kubert, intended to be a grim anti-hero in the tradition of Spaghetti Westerns. The series often blended traditional Western tropes with elements of horror and the supernatural, making it unique. This particular issue, #20, is notable for its cover art and its contribution to the ongoing development of the Jonah Hex mythos within the DC Universe.

Value Fact

Comics from the Bronze Age, especially those featuring popular characters like Jonah Hex, can see varied market interest. This issue, with its distinctive cover and early character appearance, is likely to appeal to collectors of Western comics and fans of the character. Conditions range significantly, impacting value, but this issue is generally considered a solid addition to a collection.

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CategoryBobbleheads

Country of OriginUnited States

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Release Year1974

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Bobbleheads Product NameWeird Western Tales Jonah Hex

FranchiseJonah Hex

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