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From Hell                                       Imported Hardcover                
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Eddie Campbell
Letterer: Eddie Campbell

From Hell features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken. Together with artist Eddie Campbell, all of the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. The film based on the book – released by 20th Century Fox, starring Johnny Depp & Heather Graham, and directed by The Hughes Brothers – has brought a bonanza of media attention to the book that is regarded as one of the most significant graphic novels ever published. A gripping, crime noir, modern masterpiece of historical fiction.

Features include:
Re-presents the entire From Hell comic book series, including the prologue and epilogue
PLUS: the maps showing the sites of the murders
PLUS Appendix I (Annotations to the Chapters) and Appendix II (Dance of the Gull Catchers)

Story/Spoilers
In part #1, Prologue: The Old Men on the Shore, Chapter One: The Affections of Young Mr. S & Chapter Two: A State of Darkness, Lees and Abberline discuss Abberline’s history with the Ripper case. Flashback to the past, after meeting and wooing, Alice and Prince Eddy secretly wed and have a child. Alice is then abducted. Later, Sir Charles Warren, selects his fellow Freemason, Sir William Gull, to serve as physician to Prince Eddie; Gull performs a thyroid surgery on Annie, designed to kill her over time

Next in part #2, Chapter Three: Blackmail or Mrs. Barrett & Chapter Four: “What Doth the Lord Require of Thee?”, Marie begins her plot to blackmail Prince Eddie. Later, the Royal family learns of Prince Eddie’s indiscretions; Victoria orders Gull to kill the prostitutes; Gull and Netley take a mystic’s tour of London.

Next in part #3, Chapter Five: The Nemesis of Neglect, Gull commits the first murder, that of Polly Nichols. A series of quotes from persons involved in the Ripper case about the Ripper’s identity.

Next in part #4, Chapter Six: September & Chapter Seven: A Torn Envelope, Abberline begins investigating the murder of Polly Nicholls. Later, Gull carries out his next murder: Annie Chapman. Journalist Best begins sending “Jack the Ripper” letters to the police.

Next in part #5, Chapter Eight: Love Is Enough, Gull kills Stide and Eddowes, believing Eddowes to be Marie Kelly; He leaves a chalked message to Charles Warren using Masonic references.

Next in part #6, Chapter Nine: From Hell, Gull sends a letter “from hell” and prepares for the final murder.

Next in part #7, Chapter Ten: The Best of All Tailors, Gull murders his final victim. A map of London and some of the important locations in From Hell.

Next in part #8, Chapter Eleven: The Unfortunate Mr. Druitt, The frame of Druitt is made as Abberline interviews witnesses who saw Marie Kelly after the murder.

Next in part #9, Chapter Twelve: The Apprehensions of Mr [sic] Lees & Chapter Thirteen: A Return to Cleveland Street, Gull confesses to Abberline and is then tried by a Masonic court. Quotes from Arthur Conan Doyle and Henry Ward Beecher; Abberline learns of the original blackmail plot, confronts Anderson, and resigns.

Finally in part #10, Chapter Fourteen: Gull, Ascending & Epilogue: The Old Men on the Shore, Gull experiences visions as he dies. Flashback to the present, Abberline and Lees discuss the Ripper case.

Hardcover reprints/collects: From Hell (1991) Issues #1-11.  Mad Love Publishing

Imported Hardcover is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

Second Printing
Publisher: Knockabout Limited
Publication Date: July 2008
Format: BW, 576 pages, HC, 10.25″ x 7.5″
ISBN-10: 0861661567
ISBN-13: 9780861661565

Collectible Entertainment note: Imported Hardcover in Fine + condition. (light shelf wear, bumped corners & edges)  Overall… Very Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Alan Moore and/or Jack the Ripper collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended. 

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