Jonah Hex was created by writer John Albano and artist Tony DeZuniga, making his first appearance in 'All-Star Western' #10.
The character received his own series titled 'Hex' in the mid-1970s, focusing on Western tales and expanding his mythos.
DC Comics revived Jonah Hex in a new series written by Joe R. Lansdale, bringing darker and more mature storytelling to the character.
The launch of a new Jonah Hex series under writer Joe R. Lansdale kickstarted a modern interpretation of the character.
DC Comics launched a successful revival and relaunch of Jonah Hex with contemporary writers and artists, notably with writers like Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray.
Warner Bros. announced the production of a Jonah Hex live-action movie, starring Josh Brolin in the titular role.
The official release of the Jonah Hex movie starring Josh Brolin, offering a new portrayal of the character to mainstream audiences.
Jonah Hex features prominently in the 'All-Star Western' series, which rebooted the character in a fresh narrative setting.
Jonah Hex is born in the Arizona Territory, to a mother who was a prostitute and an absent father who was a Confederate soldier.
After his father leaves and his mother dies, Jonah is raised by his abusive stepfather, leading to a harsh and troubled childhood.
During the American Civil War, Jonah enlists in the Confederate army and becomes a scout and sniper known for his deadly skills.
Jonah Hex's face is horribly disfigured when Union soldiers torture him by pressing a heated branding iron to his face, marking him forever.
After the war, Jonah Hex becomes a notorious bounty hunter and gunslinger, known for his distinctive facial scars and strict code of honor.
Throughout his career, Jonah Hex encounters various supernatural and occult phenomena while on his bounty hunter missions.
Jonah occasionally takes up roles as a lawman or deputy to bring criminals to justice, reflecting his complex moral code.
In some versions of his story, Jonah Hex meets his end, marking the conclusion of his violent and troubled life.
