Every so often a comic book series comes along that bends genres and breaks new ground. That was what happened in 1991 when writer/artist Jeff Smith introduced the world to his unique creation, Bone. The brilliant series brought three Charles Schulz-esque cartoon cousins into an epic fantasy world that would make J.R.R. Tolkien grin.
Bone was first published in '91 by Cartoon Books before shifting to Image Comics with issue #21 (the series returned to Cartoon Books for the final 27 issues). Bone earned a wealth of Eisner and Harvey Awards and has built a loyal fan base. Let's take a peek at some choice Bone collectibles.
Bone #1 First Printing, Cartoon Books (1991)
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| Bone #1 (First Printing) by Cartoon Books |
This indie issue started it all. Bone #1 was re-printed several times (the title in variant colors, depending on printing), but the first printing (red title) is the most coveted and valuable. Tough to track down these days and can go for well over $500, depending on grade.
Bone One Volume Limited Edition Hardcover, Cartoon Books (2004)
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| Bone One Volume Limited Edition Hardcover by Cartoon Books |
Cartoon Books put out this gorgeous one volume edition in 2004. The gold-trimmed book is limited to 2,000 and includes a signed and numbered bookplate. Uncommon and goes for more than $600 on the secondary market.
Fone Bone figure, ReSaurus (1998)
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| Fone Bone figure by ReSaurus |
ReSaurus released a handful of Bone figures in the late '90s, including this version of Fone Bone. Here Fone comes with the lovable Bartleby and some accessories. Track him down on the secondary market for about $30-$50, and keep an eye out for the other ReSaurus Bone figures (the 12" Kingdok figure is especially impressive).
Red Dragon statue, Graphitti Desgins (1996)
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| Red Dragon statue by Graphitti Designs |
An early offering from master sculptor Randy Bowen was this cold-cast statue of Bone's soft-spoken protector, Red Dragon. The 12" statue is limited to 2,000 pieces. The leaf-bug Ted sits perched atop Red Dragon's finger. The statue goes for about $200-$250 on the secondary market.
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