Jonah Hex Vol 1 Face Full Of Violence

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Adele Rodreguez says...

JONAH HEX: A FACE FULL OF VIOLENCE collects the first six issues of the new series focusing on everyone's favorite weird western bounty hunter.Jonah Hex will never win any beauty contests, but he's got more than enough speed to quickly dispatch anyone who tells him so.Thankfully, writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, along with artists Luke Ross and Tony DeZuniga, take Hex back to his incarnation from DC's classic `70s series "Weird Western Tales" and "Jonah Hex" - gone are the days of the inexplicable futuristic adventurer "Hex", as well as the sleazy white trash version from Joe Lansdale and Tim Truman.If anything, this Hex is patterned more after Clint Eastwood from Hang 'Em High, and the influences show in Ross' beautiful painted art.These six issues are individual stories, and not a continuous arc, pitting Hex against crooked law officials, vengeful nuns, the Texas Rangers, and other interesting opponents.Another classic DC western character, Bat Lash, appears in issue # 3, hopefully foreshadowing more appearances by others.The stories move quickly, are to-the-point, and wrap up nicely, traits that are rare for an ongoing series these days.



I have to hand it to DC for resurrecting this classic character in his original form.Jonah Hex had really drifted off the mark over the past 20-odd years.This is a welcome return.While Western characters certainly helped to keep the comics industry alive during the dark days of the Kefauver hearings, I don't know if readers would take to a revival of squeaky-clean heroes like Hopalong Cassidy or Roy Rogers... but Hex, or Scalphunter, Cinnamon, or even Arak Red-Hand would certainly be welcome.DC has a rich stable of Western characters - it's about time they were dusted off and given the spotlight.

Posted on September 26, 2011

Corina Lepore says...

Before buying into the Jonah Hex series with this first volume I was told time and time again that this is a book I should be reading from people whos opinions I genuinly trust.I must say I was very disappointed.This basically reads as I would imagine old time radio western serials would sound.If this is a genre and style you like then you will love this yet for me it just seems disjointed meaning the stories in this book in no way play into each other or really have anything to do with each other other than the protagonist is Jonah Hex.If my complaints are issues that do not matter to you then buy it, I am told it is very good but this book is not for me.

Posted on September 26, 2011

Lawanda Ronayne says...

I remember Hex from the day, this Hex looks a lot like Eastwood...but still has (some of) the spirit of the original HEX. I wish they would bring the old back in a colour compilation.

Posted on September 28, 2011

Ladonna Ogborn says...

I've seen my share of remakes, reboots, sequels, whatever.

I didn't have my hopes set that high for this one even though we had Fishburne, Brody and Topher Grace.

I'm happy to say, I was totally wrong.

Not only does this version stand right up with the original but in at least the acting dept. it surpasses the original.



Here's the good, no spoilers.

Awesome acting from everyone.

I think (and I can't belive I'm writing this) Topher really stole the show.

He put in a simply stunning performance.

The FX were top notch but I was expecting them to.

The pacing was spot on.

Not too short, not too long.

Perfect direction.

A lot of tension throughout the whole movie.

The movie had none of the cornball dialogue of the original.

Some people will say that was part of the originals charm.

Yes, I suppose, but I really didn't miss it for this version.



The bad?

Nothing really.

I hate it when movies set up the ending for a VERY obvious sequel.

Otherwise, I loved this movie from start to finish.



Let's wrap this up.

Incredible acting from the entire cast.

Great direction.

Perfect pacing.

Amazing FX.

Everything Predator 2 should have been.



Highly recommended.

Posted on September 29, 2011

Corey Lambing says...

i've been collecting this book since issue one hit the shelves several years ago now . i'm going to the trades now . somewhere in the middle forties (issue wise) . the series has seen lots of different illustrators (much to its credit to my mind) . just one set of great writers though . have there been ups and downs ? sure . it's not without flaw , but i sure do love the book . if you'd like a departure from or an addition to the super hero titles , i'd strongly suggest you check out this series . any graphic novel . it's very fun and tranporting . if you like westerns , you'll be hooked .

Posted on September 30, 2011

Gricelda Tranmer says...

Once again the team of Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti deliver with the goods.In the wake of western shows like Deadwood taking off DC has brought back probably their most prominent western character Johna Hex.



Now this is where I say something prolific and inspiring to make you want to buy the book.The truth is, it's more then worth it and even if you're not a western fan, like myself, the books still worth it.It had depth, great character moments, and the pretty art you all go crazy for.



Buy it damnit.

Posted on October 1, 2011

Joan Medaries says...

One of the most underappreciated characters in one of the most underappreciated genres in comics gets resurrected and reinvigorated thanks to the writing tandem of inker Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray.A duo who worked together on a series of holiday-themed Punisher one-shots (none of which were anything if at all to write home about mind you), both writers are firing on all cylinders with Jonah Hex: Face Full of Violence, which collects the first six issues of the revamped series.Instead of focusing on one continuing storyline, Face Full of Violence contains six seperate stories all involving our favorite scarred outlaw, as he pursues kidnappers, has run-ins with those from his past, and generally takes on all comers without blinking an eye.The stories themselves are gritty and violent without going over the top in terms of gore and profanity (this isn't a Vertigo title, it's under the DC banner), but it retains plenty of attitude and a mature tone that isn't seen in mainstream comics too often these days.The art by Luke Ross and original Jonah Hex artist Tony Dezuniga is nothing short of great, making an already sweet package even, well, sweeter.All in all, if you dig old western comics or have fond memories of a man named Hex, this is a must own.

Posted on October 2, 2011

Harley Duett says...

I'm a long time reader of Jonah Hex from years ago when it first came out.I was very disappointed with the way the artwork in the Hex series basically ruined a fantastic character and comic series.

I was NOT disappointed by Face Full of Violence.It is 100% pure Jonah Hex all the way and the artwork is great just like the original series was.

Great stories, great artwork and inking, I hope they make a hundred of them because I would buy them all.If you've read any of the original series, this is a must buy.

Posted on October 2, 2011

Retta Applonie says...

Jonah Hex Vol. 1: Face Full of Violence is the BEST!!!! The art work and story telling are top notch. I read a lot of graphic novels. My favorite series is the Punisher by Garth Ennis and this ranks right up there with it. Trust me when I say you will not be disappointed in Jonah Hex Vol. 1: Face Full of Violence.

Posted on October 3, 2011

Jame Collamore says...

In a comic medium of decompressed stories and multi-part crossovers, Jonah Hex completely exposes an old school tradition by crafting clever, witty and meaningful stories in stand alone issues.Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti and Luke Ross are able to take a classic DC character, in a under appreciated genre, and captivate the audience.This collection offers readers a little taste of what the monthly title has been able to deliver on a monthly basis.Very happy that I've been getting the monthly title but this trade will sit on the bookshelf with some of my other titles.

Posted on October 6, 2011