Romancing the Bridge

by Ben Meares, Meaghan O'Keefe (Illustrator)

When big rig driver Ernie finds himself at the end of his rope, he wrestles with the decision of taking his life. But, after a chance encounter at a diner overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, he comes to realize that life is still capable of surprising him...

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Written by Ben Meares ( Bestiary, Hellraiser 2013 Annual)
Letters by Christian Francis
Art by Meaghan O'Keefe (Identity Thief)

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

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[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spanning the channel between Marin County and San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge stands a majestic 220 feet above the turbulent waters of the bay below. Since its opening in May 1937, the distinctive red suspension bridge has served as a vital daily transportation network, as well as a tourist and popular culture attraction; however, it has a darker, tragic side: the wind-swept deck is a magnet for suicides, purportedly averaging one every other day. Taking approximately four seconds and reaching speeds of up to 75 mph by impact, jumpers rarely survive. One has to wonder what goes through the mind of a jumper in those brief moments. Is there regret? Is there relief? Maybe it provides release, hope, and maybe a second chance.

Writer Ben Meares (Hellraiser: Bestiary, Hellraiser 2013 Annual) has written a melancholic story of regrets and lost hope titled Romancing the Bridge, a graphic novel published by Buzzy's Press...

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