The Complete Bone Adventures #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection kicks off Jeff Smith's epic fantasy saga by introducing the three Bone cousins—Fone, Phoney, and Smiley—as they are run out of Boneville and stumble into a mysterious valley. There they encounter a cast of strange and wonderful characters, including the wise Red Dragon, the fierce Gran'ma Ben, and the enigmatic Thorn, setting the stage for a sprawling adventure that blends humor, heart, and high-stakes fantasy. Collecting the earliest chapters of the series, this volume lays the groundwork for one of the most acclaimed independent comics of all time.
"Out from Boneville" kicks off the complete Bone adventures with Jeff Smith's distinctive art and storytelling, tracing the origins of Phoney Bone and his companions' exile from Boneville. As Gran'ma, Thorn, and Fone Bone journey to the town, they uncover the past that led to their banishment—revealing the tensions and secrets that shaped their flight. The story, drawn, inked, and lettered entirely by Jeff Smith, features his signature blend of whimsy and quiet tension, with a cover by Smith that captures the mystery of the Bone family's beginnings.
Fone Bone and Phoney Bone set off on a journey to Barrelhaven, but Phoney’s sudden departure sets off a chain of events that catches Gran'ma Ben and Thorn off guard. Meanwhile, Kingdok and the Hooded One plot a daring assault on the farm, their intentions hidden in shadow.
In "Phoney's Inferno," the origins of Phoney Bone’s exile from Boneville unfold as Gran'ma Ben, Thorn, and Fone Bone return to the town to find Smiley Bone and Phoney Bone—only to uncover a chaotic tale of deception, mistaken identity, and a very literal inferno. With the help of Ted the Bug and the enigmatic Hooded One, the truth behind the town’s fiery showdown begins to surface, revealing how Phoney’s schemes spiraled beyond control.
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↩ Reprints Bone #1 (1991), Bone #2 (1991), Bone #3 (1991), Bone #4 (1992), Bone #5 (1992), Bone #6 (1992)
Reprinted in Bone: Coda #[nn] (2016)
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