COMIC BOOKS PUBLISHED BY DC OR MARVEL COMICS STARRING JACK THE RIPPER

In the autumn of 1888, a mysterious madman stalked the East End of London and killed five women who lived in the vicinity. Following his fourth killing, the madman was given the name, Jack the Ripper, and despite never being caught for his crimes, his name and his actions are still being featured in the media to this very day, including films, TV shows, books, and for the purposes of this article, comic books too. What now follows is a list of some of the comic books starring Jack the Ripper, which have been published by DC or Marvel Comics. Please enjoy.

All Select Comics #7

Format: Ongoing series / Cover date: March 1945 / Written by: Unknown / Illustrated by: Vince Alascia / Published by: Marvel Comics / Title: Masters of Evil

The character who represents Jack in the comic book: An English man named Tom Malverne who suffers from sociopathic tendencies that urge him to commit acts of brutal murder / Summary of the story: After narrowly avoiding being captured by Captain America and Bucky Barnes, the mob boss, Tom Garrett, meets a sorcerer named Terdu who then magically summons criminals from the past to join Tom in his battle against his foes. These criminals include Captain Kidd, Jesse and Frank James, Bluebeard, Gyp-the-Blood, and Jack the Ripper.

Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #108

Format: Ongoing series / Cover date: February 1971 / Written by: Cary Bates / Illustrated by: Werner Roth / Published by: DC Comics / Title: The Spectre Suitor

The character who represents Jack in the comic book: A ghost from London who in another story is revealed to be a doctor named Jonathan Kelsey / Summary of the story: Not so long after interviewing an English emigrant who's connected to the Victorian serial killer, Jack the Ripper, the journalist, Lois Lane, is haunted by a ghost claiming to be none other than Jack himself.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

Format: One-shot / Cover date: January 1990 / Written by: Brian Augustyn / Illustrated by: Mike Mignola / Published by: DC Comics / Title: Gotham by Gaslight

The character who represents Jack in the comic book: An elderly lawyer called Jacob Packer who was slowly driven insane when Martha Wayne rejected his advances / Summary of the story: In 1889, following his tour of Europe, Bruce Wayne returns home to Gotham City and begins his one-man war against crime. Soon enough, he discovers that Jack the Ripper has also come to Gotham as well. Plus, to make matters even worse, the police believe that Bruce might be the aforementioned serial killer due to his mysterious nocturnal activities.

Wisdom #4

Format: Six-issue limited series / Cover date: May 2007 / Written by: Paul Cornell / Illustrated by: Manuel Garcia / Published by: Marvel Comics / Title: Too Many Jacks

The characters who represent Jack in the comic book: Several versions of Jack the Ripper, each based on a certain suspect / Summary of the story: Along with his team of fellow British Secret Service agents, Pete Wisdom confronts multiple versions of the Victorian serial killer who's best known for murdering five women in the streets of London. At least three of these killers are called Jack the Ripper, another is referred to as Jill the Ripper, and one is named Leather Apron.

Madame Xanadu #7 (Volume 2)

Format: Ongoing series / Cover date: February 2009 / Written by: Matt Wagner / Illustrated by: Amy Reeder / Published by: DC Comics / Title: Chapter the Fourth Thru The Crystal

The character who represents Jack in the comic book: An unnamed madman who hates women / Summary of the story: Compelled by her supernatural abilities, Madame Xanadu travels to London, England, circa 1888, and offers to help Inspector Abberline catch Jack the Ripper. But can they catch Jack? And if they can, will he be able to face justice? Well, the answers may surprise you.

So, what do you think of all that, folks? What do you think of these comic books starring Jack the Ripper? Have you read any of those listed? And if not, would you want to now? Either way, please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.