Jack the Ripper Illustrated

Polly Nichols, Annie Chapman, Liz Stride, Cate Eddowes, Mary Kelly...they were the victims that fed the legacy of the greatest killer of all time...Jack the Ripper.

Jack the Ripper Illustrated is an examination of the most infamous serial killer of all time. Included are looks at the official victims, suspects, Whitechapel, and more, including some official photographs and newspaper articles of the time period. This short excursion provides a concise yet comprehensive survey and a perfect introduction to the complexities of the serial killer who has fascinated criminologists and mystery buffs for over a century.

Artist Mark Bloodworth adds a number of drawn pages, conveying a dark and sinister look to his art as each of the victims is portrayed in their final moments with Jack. The script by Gary Reed, known for his work in bringing historical and literary works to graphic novel formats.

Gary Reed was the President of Caliber Comics, an independent publishing house during the 90's that introduced many of today's top talents including himself. His first comic series was with Guy Davis as they launched the critically acclaimed, BAKER STREET which received a Harvey Award nomination for Best New Series. Gary continued showcasing his writing talent on such notable projects as RENFIELD with artist Galen Showman; SAINT GERMAINE with Vince Locke and other artists; his compelling tales of paranormal investigators in RAVEN CHRONICLES; his saga of the death of Marilyn Monroe and the assassination of JFK in RED DIARIES; and many other series and graphic novels. He was also the Vice-President of McFarlane Toys for the first three years of that company's existence. Gary, at one time, owned a chain of book stores in the Detroit area where he still lives. He teaches biology courses at community colleges in his Detroit/Ann Arbor home and continues to spin intriguing stories.