Bone

A manga-style reimagining of Jeff Smith's epic fantasy, this Tokyopop series from the mid-2000s adapts the beloved Bone saga into a traditional Japanese comic format. Running for six issues, it presents the adventures of the three Bone cousins—Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone—as they are run out of Boneville and stumble into a mysterious valley filled with strange creatures, ancient secrets, and a looming darkness. The work is most associated with Smith's original storytelling, here retold with a fresh visual approach for a new audience. It matters as a fascinating cross-cultural experiment that introduced the classic American comic to manga readers.