Thorn: The Complete Proto-Bone College Strips 1982-1986, and Other Early Drawings.

"Thorn: The Complete Proto-Bone College Strips 1982-1986, and Other Early Drawings" by Jeff Smith is a collection of Smith's college comic strip, originally published in the Ohio State University paper The Lantern. The strip shares similarities with Smith's later fantasy series Bone, but also includes topical characters that did not make the transition. The strip features anachronistic references, fourth-wall-breaking humor, and nods to classic cartoons. The book includes extras such as childhood artwork, story sketches, an interview with Smith, and an essay by Derf Backderf. While the collection serves as a blueprint for Bone, it also stands on its own with its charm. [Extracted from the article]