Boneyard

    (NBM, 2002-2009)
™ and © 2002 Richard Moore

Of the few comics available that are written with children in mind, few appeal to both older kids and adults. But with Boneyard, creator Richard Moore accomplishes a relatively rare feat: producing a comic book that can be enjoyed—not just tolerated—by more than one age group.

Not that it’s specifically targeted for teens; the topless female vampire with strategically placed obstructions on one of the covers implies otherwise. However, this one scene of titillation is brief, tasteful, and adds a touch of humor to this already-comedic and light-hearted story. The story involves a young man who has inherited a cemetery in a small town. The townsfolk, believing the site is haunted, want the graveyard destroyed. Benefactor Michael Paris discovers that there are, in fact, unusual inhabitants living in the Boneyard, but they’re certainly nothing to be afraid of. In fact, Paris finds one of them quite attractive.

The art is similarly appealing. The style is more detailed than that found in, say, the Batman or Superman Adventures series but remains simple by avoiding the moody and dark inking that’s often typical in stories set in an environment such as a cemetery. This comic book fills the same kind of niche as does Jeff Smith’s Bone; it will appeal to older kids looking for something a little more cutting-edge and to adults looking for something lightweight, refreshing, and funny.

— Jim Johnson
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