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Did anyone pick this up? I couldn't resist, even though I have a copy coming in my order at the end of the month I grabbed one off the shelf tonight. Haven't finished it yet but, damn! This looks to be some classic Hex.
And I should be getting the Showcase Hex at the end of the month too. Starting to feel the love of the old West comics coming back.
From: Utah | Registered: Jul 2003
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I love Westerns. John Ostrander's THE KENTS 12-issue maxiseries, Marriotte and Cassaday's first DESPERADOS mini, Marriotte's second mini with the Severins... all great stuff.
This new Hex series looks to be as good as anything else I've liked in the genre. Luke Ross's artwork is beautiful-- he's really developed from his early J. Scott Campbell anime style. The story was predictable, but solid. Done in one, too.
I also picked up Azzarelo's LOVELESS-- not as strong as JONAH HEX, overall, but interesting enough for me to pick up issue #2.
From: Up a Gumtree | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Outdoor Miner: Anybody else think it was clear that Ross was modeling his Hex after Clint Eastwood?
Definitely in a couple of panels. Almost like a manipulated photo. And this is so far my favorite book of the month. Haven't gotten my copy of Walking Dead yet though.
From: Utah | Registered: Jul 2003
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I picked this issue up because of this thread...very good issue. Thanks for the solid recomendation.
From: Cincinnati | Registered: Jul 2003
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Issue #2 was just as good. Even though I really don't like the use of a 'caricature' for Hex's look at least they've kept it consistent and it works (makes me want to see Eastwood do a Hex movie). I'm also enjoying the self-contained stories and hope they keep up that format.
Next issue, Bat Lash!
Oh, and anyone enjoying this book really should pick up the Showcase: Jonah Hex that came out last month. Worth every penny.
From: Utah | Registered: Jul 2003
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Haven't read #2 but #1 was excellent. Hell, they could make a movie out of issue #1. And definately a huge Clint Eastwood resemblance (which I kinda liked).
I'll be reading this series for the long-haul.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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I agree Scott - the second issue was as good as the first. I never cared much for the old west comics, but Jonah Hex is certainly exceptional enough for me to keep reading.
Um...should I be changing my handle to "Lance Rhino" or maybe to "Rhino's Realm"?
From: Cincinnati | Registered: Jul 2003
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A couple of great issues to start with, and a real western feel. This isn't a book dressed in boots and hats, GrayPal and Ross have created something here.
They mentioned having a few longer arcs, but for the most part are sticking to the one issue stories.
p.s.- I'm with Lances. Did a heard of rhinos invade over the weekend?
From: Denver, CO | Registered: May 2004
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Interview at The Pulse with Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. And they basically promise to keep it to one story arcs with a planned three-parter down the road a bit. I really like that idea. It may also be a good way to build readership by making it easier for people to pick up.
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