Jack the Ripper: A Journal of the Whitechapel Murders 1888-1889

By Rick Geary

Geary's inimitable tongue-in-cheek take on last century's most infamous serial killer.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Independent Publishers Group
• Release date: Jun 1, 2001
• ISBN: 9781561636822

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Reviews for Jack the Ripper

[sweetiegherkin · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

In this graphic novel, Rick Geary adapts a journal of an unknown person who was alive during Jack the Ripper's reign of terror and kept detailed records of the investigation, suggesting an intimacy with the police. While this was an interesting enough read for fans of true crime, I prefer when Geary does his own original research and presents various theories as to the mystery's resolution as opposed to his adapting another's observations. Given that this one is such a well-known case, there really isn't much here that isn't covered else.

[dr_zirk · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

There's a certain "tour de force" quality about Rick Geary's take on Jack the Ripper. While Geary's entire Treasury of Victorian Murder series is worthwhile, there is something about this particular volume that takes the endeavor to a new level - there is a weight to Geary's line, and a coolness to his narrative approach that really bring "Saucy Jacky's" crimes to light without being melodramatic or overly sensational. Given the unique position of Jack the Ripper in western culture, it's a testament to Geary's skill that he can dive into these well-traveled waters and still deliver an examination of events that is original, dispassionate, and beautifully drawn.

[teenspirit-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So cool! Pictures following the written account of "an unknown British gentleman" who lived near the murders and followed them closely. Very engaging.