Show notes
Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock talk about David’s surprise unboxing, when they first encountered Bone, how self-publishing has changed since the 90s, how Jeff Smith and Bone altered the course of the industry, and how Bone became an “all-ages” adult comic. Timestamp Segments· [00:45] David’s unboxing surprise.· [09:24] Jeff Smith was in the news.· [11:28] First encounters with Bone.· [15:34] The indie comics scene in the 90s.· [20:44] Jeff Smith changes the model.· [26:37] Lessons learned from re-reading Bone.· [33:52] Is Bone for adults?· [38:29] The publishing history of Bone. Notable Quotes· “We’re still in a weird world where the rules of other media do not apply to comics.”· “How’s this thing not a TV show yet? How’s it not an animated series? It’s tragic. When are we going to get what we deserve as fans?” Relevant LinksTheCornerBox.Club.Boneville.com.
