Pilgrim's Progress: The Graphic Novel

By John Bunyan, Adapted by Jeremy Patenaude, Illustrated by Brent McKee

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Format: Paperback

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Pilgrim's Progress: The Graphic Novel

By John Bunyan, Adapted by Jeremy Patenaude, Illustrated by Brent McKee

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Graphic Novel Reimagines John Bunyan’s Beloved Classic, Pilgrim’s Progress

Pilgrim’s Progress has inspired the lives of countless believers for centuries. This winding allegory follows the tumultuous journey of a pilgrim traveling from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Brimming with hope and excitement while demonstrating the inevitable perils along the way, John Bunyan masterfully illustrates the Christian experience, helping readers of all ages understand the path to spiritual formation. 

This graphic novel, saturated with bold and expressive artwork, visually tells Bunyan’s well-loved story to a brand-new generation of readers. Adapted with the utmost care, this condensed edition retains the same rich and timeless language consistent with the original work. For lifelong readers of Pilgrim’s Progress and those picking up this work for the very first time, it will captivate the senses, reveal beauty and truth, and help fix their eyes on Christ. 

  • Faithful Adaptation: This condensed version takes great care to preserve John Bunyan’s original language
  • Compelling Artwork: Bold illustrations by artist Brent McKee are artistic treasures
  • For Teens and Young Adults: Written for those 14 and older, this book invites a brand-new generation of readers to experience this beloved classic  
  • Timeless Biblical Truths: Explores the nature of the Christian life, warns against sin, and highlights the blessings of sanctification and salvation
  • Includes Reflections: Two pages of theological reflection at the end of each chapter draw out spiritual truths and explain important characters and themes 

Author:

John Bunyan

John Bunyan (1628–1688) was a nonconformist preacher in the seventeenth-century English church. He is most famous for his celebrated The Pilgrim’s Progress, which he penned while in prison. Bunyan was author of nearly sixty other books and tracts, including The Holy War and Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners

Illustrator:

Brent McKee

Brent McKee is a professional cartoon and graphic artist and a graduate of the Joe Kubert School. He has done comic book work for numerous publishers, including Dark Horse, Image, Scout, and Glénat. He has also produced art for various skateboard companies, licensed Nintendo products, and Marvel/Upper Deck. McKee currently lives in southern Ohio on a small farm with his wife and two kids.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 256
Size: 7.0 in x 10.25 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-9396-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-9396-3
ISBN-UPC: 9781433593963
Published: October 13, 2026

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Exodus
Chapter 2: Deliverance
Chapter 3: Preparation
Chapter 4: Valleys
Chapter 5: Faithful
Chapter 6: Sacrifice
Chapter 7: Wealth
Chapter 8: Despair
Chapter 9: Mountains
Chapter 10: Perils
Chapter 11: Hopeful
Chapter 12: Zion