An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Set during the final throes of the Civil War, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge tells the story of Peyton Farquhar, a Southern civilian condemned to die by hanging at the hands of Union soldiers. But as the execution unfolds, time fractures. In a sudden blaze of consciousness, Farquhar escapes into the wild woods of Alabama—dodging bullets, clinging to hope, and racing for home. Or does he?

In this bold visual adaptation, Ambrose Bierce’s timeless tale of illusion, memory, and mortality is brought to life withstark, cinematic black and white with noir-inspired shadows and blinding flashes of light, this adaptation fuses classic inking style with modern graphic storytelling to capture the psychological torment and tragic irony of Bierce's original. Cinematic panels, sharp contrasts, and haunting details pull readers into Farquhar’s fractured perception, blurring the line between dream and death.

Perfect for fans of historical fiction, psychological thrillers, and gothic literature, this graphic novel captures the eerie beauty and devastating irony of Bierce’s original with visual storytelling that lingers long after the final page.

A classic of American literature—now a modern graphic experience you won’t forget.