I've been meaning to read this book for a long time. I bought it nearly a year ago but I only managed to read it this week (exams and work have been limiting my chances of recreational reading).
Bone (best read in the collected edition) is a cartoon Lord of the Rings. Except it's funny. And not boring. It can be read by children and enjoyed by adults. The story starts with three cousins who are fleeing their home town to escape an angry mob. Phoney is a crooked politician who has finally crossed the line. Fone Bone is the eponymous hero of the book and is something of an intellectual. He is obsessed with Moby Dick and continually puts people to sleep by reading from it. Smiley Bone is the village idiot.
The cousins become lost and are then involved in various adventures involving red dragons and rat creatures. Stupid, stupid rat creatures.
The art is great. It's a bit like classic Disney comics. Simple, clear line drawings that are backed up by strong writing.
Bone was a massive success when it was originally published and continues to be a big seller. It is one of the few comics that are popular with female readers. Everyone should read it.
Check out www.boneville.com
The collected edition should be available from amazon. If not look for the first volume out from bonesville
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