The Secret Origin of Jonah Hex

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Secret Origins [vol 2] #21 (1987)

Two stories in one today as we first explore the origin of infamous cowboy corpse, Jonah Hex. Twisted curio collector Ian McKellan and hired goon Donal Logue are here to shake down Jonah’s elderly wife for rights to his stuffed corpse but ’92 Jeff Goldblum is here to save the day.

Then later, we learn about the original Black Condor. Starting out as an obese baby, Condor became irradiated by a meteor and learned to fly, going around fighting eagles and stuff. He makes his way to America where he assumes a senator’s identity despite only meeting, like, one other non-bird human in his entire life.

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