The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, Bone and the Changing Face of Comics (2009)

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Discover the story of cartoonist Jeff Smith, whose phenomenally successful graphic novel Bone made him the toast of the comic book universe. From its humble roots in small town comic and hobby shops, Bone emerged to become a bona fide global phenomenon. Published in 25 countries, it's been read by… More Discover the story of cartoonist Jeff Smith, whose phenomenally successful graphic novel Bone made him the toast of the comic book universe. From its humble roots in small town comic and hobby shops, Bone emerged to become a bona fide global phenomenon. Published in 25 countries, it's been read by people around the world. In this documentary, we get to know a little more about Smith, the creator of Bone, as well as the comic book industry in general. Conversations with people like Harvey Pekar, Paul Pope, Scott McCloud, and Colleen Doran offer candid insight into both the artist, and his creation. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi