Bone - Rose

In this 2003 prequel to the epic fantasy series Bone, published by Delcourt, writer Jeff Smith and artist Charles Vess illuminate the tragic history of the valley, focusing on the mysterious Rose—a young girl whose fate is intertwined with the dark forces that would later threaten the Bone cousins. The single issue expands the world of the original saga with Vess’s lush, fairy-tale artwork, offering a poignant standalone story that deepens the lore of Smith’s beloved creation.