Jonah Hex – Riders of the Worm and Such #1–5
Publisher: DC Comics (under the Vertigo imprint)
Published Year: 1995
Genre: Western, Horror, Dark Fantasy, Action
Writer: Joe R. Lansdale
Artist: Timothy Truman
Inker: Sam Glanzman
Editor: Shelly Roeberg
Colorist: Sam Parsons
Overview & Story
In this five-issue miniseries blending gritty Western grit with Lovecraftian horror, the infamous bounty hunter Jonah Hex rides into uncharted territory—both figuratively and literally. Scarred by violence and hardened by the horrors of the Old West, Hex stumbles upon a bizarre ranch where singing cowboys roam and hospitality is served with a side of surrealism. But beneath this seemingly quirky land lurks a terrifying truth: an ancient race of subterranean, worm-like monsters known as the Worms of the Earth.
As Hex joins forces with an unlikely group of companions, including Wild West oddballs and resilient survivors, he finds himself at the center of a bloody battle against creatures long buried by time and myth. But even Hex may be unprepared for what slithers in the dark...
Filled with gritty humor, bloody action, and twisted Americana, this tale showcases the bizarre brilliance of Lansdale and Truman’s signature storytelling.
Main Characters
- Jonah Hex – The haunted, brutally efficient gunfighter with a disfigured face and a darker past.
- The Autumn Brothers – Quirky ranch owners with a mysterious history and a knack for strange company.
- Grubs / Worms of the Earth – A terrifying subterranean species that threatens the human world with ancient, primal hunger.
- Mariah – A strong-willed survivor who becomes entangled in the chaos Hex uncovers.
Creative Team Highlights
- Joe R. Lansdale, a master of Southern Gothic and horror, delivers a twisted Western tale laced with gallows humor and supernatural overtones.
- Timothy Truman’s rugged and expressive art brings the world of Jonah Hex to brutal, vivid life, capturing both its Western grit and monstrous madness.
- Inker Sam Glanzman and colorist Sam Parsons add texture and depth that amplify the eerie and grotesque world of the series.
Description
Jonah Hex – Riders of the Worm and Such is a darkly twisted Western-horror comic series from DC’s Vertigo line. Written by Joe R. Lansdale with art by Timothy Truman, this five-issue saga pits the scarred gunslinger Jonah Hex against ancient, man-eating worms beneath the Old West. Expect bloody action, grotesque creatures, and gritty humor.
