Rose (Cartoon Books)

    (Cartoon Books, 2000-2002)
™ and ©2000 Jeff Smith

Once upon a time (as the saying goes) two young princesses, sisters Rose and Briar, lived in the city of Atheia, and trained with the holy Veni-Yan masters to hone their formidable mental abilities in preparation to assume the mantle of Queen. The princesses are asked by the holy order of the Veni-Yan to undertake a journey far to the north. There, in a place called the Old Man’s cave, they will face the final tests to see which of them will be Queen. But during the trials of the cave, an ancient evil is awakened and threatens to destroy the tranquil kingdom—as well as the timeless dragon protectors who once imprisoned that evil. This dark yet enchanting fable is a wonderful collaboration by writer Jeff Smith (Bone) and Charles Vess (Stardust). Longtime Bone readers will recognize much of that world here, but the story is also nicely self-contained, so no knowledge of Bone lore is required to enjoy this masterful fairy tale.
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#1

November, 2000
Cover Price: $5.95
6 copies available from $2.98 		Jeff SmithCharles Vess
#2

April, 2001
Cover Price: $5.95
3 copies available from $6.00 		Jeff SmithCharles Vess
#3

February, 2002
Cover Price: $5.95
5 copies available from $2.98 		Jeff SmithCharles Vess
Book #1

March, 2002
Cover Price: $19.95
1 copy available for $39.98 		Jeff SmithCharles Vess, Jeff Smith