Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony Cliff

Lieutenant Selim is a terrible Janissary. He prefers making tea to making war. When the incorrigible Delilah Dirk escapes custody, his superiors blame him and sentence him to death. Delilah rescues Selim, and he feels honour-bound to travel with her until he has paid the debt. Unluckily for Selim, Delilah isn't happy unless she's risking life and limb in the service of adventure, and his chance of surviving long enough to return to a quiet life is slim.

The book has earned nominations for several prestigious awards, including the Eisner.

Although the setting is historical and there's not a hint of magic, the rip-roaring adventure and humour may appeal to fans of Bone.