One of the biggest graphic novels ever, Jeff Smith's Bone is often called the first American epic of the twenty-first century. Comics' writer Stephen Weiner (The Hellboy Companion, The Will Eisner Companion) takes you through the history of Bone, what makes Bone so special, the multitude of influences on Bone, and the ways that the characters grow and change. Also included: a list of further readings about Bone and an interview with Jeff Smith reproduced exclusively for this book.