There aren't too many western comics these days. Jonah Hex is a character that was created in 1972. There have been many creators that have told stories on the character but two that have made a huge impact are Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.
In a market that seems to prefer superhero comics over others, these two have an impressive track record with Jonah. They consistently wrote all 70 issues of the 2006 volume. The only reason this series ended was to make way for ALL-STAR WESTERN in the New 52.
What many fans would love is an Absolute Edition of JONAH HEX.
In case you're not aware of what an Absolute Edition is, it's DC oversized, slipcase printings of key story arcs and books. The pages are usually restored, recolored and corrected (if necessary). The dimension is usually 8 inches by 12 inches, which brings it closer to the original artwork. There are often extra supplemental materials that may include scripts, unseen artwork or other notes from the creative team.
Despite the successful run on JONAH HEX, the series has never seen a hardcover release. The series has been reprinted in several paperback versions over the years.
Jimmy has recently started a Facebook fan page - JONAH HEX needs an ABSOLUTE EDITION.
What is this page about?
I have been asked many times online and at cons if there will ever be any hardcover collections of Jonah Hex coming from DC Comics, or an Absolute Edition, so I figured a fun way to find out if there really is any interest in such a thing was to form a Facebook page and test the waters. Comic fans are a very vocal group and I have found the great thing about working for a company like DC is that they go out there and listen to the fans...online, in stores and at conventions. At the very least, its another place where fans of the books can meet up and discuss past and present issues of both Jonah Hex and All Star Western.
All you have to do is visit the page and "join" it. Like Jimmy said, it's a way to test the waters. So if you have a Facebook page, even if you don't use it often, head on over and like the page if you think an Absolute Edition of JONAH HEX would be cool.
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