Jeff Smith writes and draws comics best known for Bone, a long fantasy series that begins as broad cartoon comedy and gradually expands into epic adventure. Bone follows cousins Fone Bone, Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone after they are driven from Boneville and enter a valley populated by humans, talking animals, dragons and the rat creatures pursuing them. Fone Bone's friendship with Thorn and Gran'ma Ben becomes central as the story reveals a larger conflict involving ancient powers and royal history. Smith's artwork is clean, expressive and easy to follow, while the tone moves from slapstick to darker fantasy without losing humour. His work fits graphic novels, all-ages fantasy and long-form comic adventure. Read more Less