Jonah Hex ##43
DC Comics • Jonah Hex Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Vicente Alcazar
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title story 'Death By Fire.' Jonah Hex is captured by the Apache and forced to undergo trials of survival involving water and fire. It is a classic Bronze Age Western tale of grit and endurance.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, significant corner blunting at bottom left and top left, shelf wear on surface, possible light staining/foxing on the white border areas, and slight spine roll.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 9.4+): $50 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $6 to $15. High-grade slabbed copies occasionally sell for $60+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the value of the comic in this condition. Best kept as a reader or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Cover art by legend Joe Kubert. Features Direct Edition UPC barcode. Part of the long-running original Jonah Hex series.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980 DC publication. Paper stock shows correct aging for the period; ink density and staple positioning are consistent with DC's manufacturing from the early 80s.