Jonah Hex and Other Western Tales Digest (1979) comic books

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Front and back covers by Luis Dominguez. "The Hundred Dollar Deal." 15 pages. Original cover from the reprinted issue is repurposed as the first page of the story. Story by John Albano. Art by Tony DeZuniga. A chance meeting leads to Jonah Hex helping out a young man and his sister who are being terrorized by rustlers. Problem is, Jonah doesnt really have the full story about all of those involved in the incident. Reprinted from All Star Western (1970) #11. "Night of the Living Dead." 11 pages. Story by Cary Bates. Art by Neal Adams. A gang of convicts take over the home of a woman and a seemingly paralyzed man. Too bad they dont know they are setting themselves up as targets for the vengeful spirit El Diablo. Reprinted from Weird Western Tales (1972 1st series) #13. "The Point Pyrrhus Massacre." 20 pages. Story by Michael Fleisher with an assist from Russell Carley. Art by Tony DeZuniga. President Grant is to make a stop in the small town of Point Pyrrhus. Problem is, word gets out that there is going to be an assassination attempt there. So the Government hires Jonah Hex to protect him. The plot is a little larger than they imagined however and even Jonah may not survive the resulting gunfight. Reprinted from Weird Western Tales (1972 1st series) #23. "Bullet for a Gambler!" 12 pages. Story by John Albano. Art by Tony DeZuniga. Early in his life, Billy the Kid learns a lesson about killing and compassion from an aging gunslinger. Reprinted from All Star Western (1970) #7. "Scalphunter." 18 pages. Story by Michael Fleisher. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by George Evans. A child, captured by Kiowa Indians, is raised in their ways. He is finally reunited with his father following an encounter with a gang of rustlers. A gang he must then gain revenge on. Reprinted from Weird Western Tales (1972 1st series) #39. "The Point Pyrrhus Aftermath." 20 pages. Story by Michael Fleisher with an assist from Russell Carley. Art by Noly Panaligan. Recovering from his wounds incurred in the Point Pyrrhus battle, Jonah Hex is left temporarily blind. Now he must deal with all of the gunmen who think this is the perfect time to get their revenge. Reprinted from Weird Western Tales (1972 1st series) #24. "Notebook of a Gunfighter." Inside back cover. Script by Michael Fleisher. Art by E. R. Cruz. Feature on life in the old west. 96 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.95.