Bone #3

In "Chapter One: Watch Duty," Jeff Smith delivers another richly drawn chapter of Bone, where Lucius and Phoney Bone test their rivalries over a barkeeping bet, while Thorn grapples with the unsettling truth that her visions may not have been dreams after all. With Jeff Smith handling every aspect of the interior art and lettering, and Steve Hamaker’s subtle colors enhancing the mood, this 2006 Scholastic release captures the series’ signature blend of whimsy and quiet dread. The cover, also by Smith, perfectly frames the story’s early tension.