Saying this graphic novel is “based on truth” might be a little generous in terms of historical accuracy. The graphic novel gives you many sides of those involved in the Jack the Ripper serial killing spree that occurred in Victorian London.

From Hell, like the rest of Alan Moore’s writings is jam packed provocative, raw, and insightful. No need to check out the Johnny Depp version of the movie. Two: it is colorized! Having a splash of color makes visual people like me much more interested.Īfter reading the master edition of From Hell, I am now kicking myself for dissing it all these years. One panel of dense text at time is easier to focus on than 9 panels of dense text. This is great for readers (like me) who tend to lean towards the ADD spectrum of life. One: readers can read one panel at a time instead of one page at a time. Besides the obvious, reading a graphic novel on a screen, two other big differences came with this edition. Welcome to the new age, my friends! This digital version provided through Amazon Kindle/Comixology and other digital publishing vendors gives you Alan Moore’s graphic novel on your phone, tablet, laptop or any other digital device. To commemorate it, DC Vertigo released From Hell: Master Edition. This year marks the 20th anniversary of From Hell’s release. So, 20 years ago, my young puppy eyes and brain were overwhelmed by what Alan Moore had to offer (ever so sorry, Mr. Also, being a visual (and adrenaline-junkie) sort of person, it takes a lot for me to get interested in any graphic novel that is illustrated in black and white. Transitioning from less serious and erudite series like X-Men, From Hell was a bit much for my action-comic brain to take in. From Hell is a dense compact black and white graphic novel (emphasis on the novel side of graphic). Twenty years ago, I put From Hell down not because of Alan Moore’s failings, but because of my failings. Which is quite upsetting, because I LOVE Alan Moore! He’s the creator of Watchmen (holy cow, even the movie was awesome!), V for Vendetta, Promethea, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen(totally skip the movie and stick with the graphic novel), AND Top Ten! All of these I have read and give my full recommendation and undying admiration to! So, is it possible to find a graphic novel of a favored author that I actually quit within the first 50 panels? I’m ashamed to say yes.

Well, if you asked me this 20 years ago, Alan Moore‘s From Hell would not have been first on my list of recommendations. Hey all you Ripperologist and conspiracy nuts! Would you like a riveting pictorial interpretation of one of the world’s most gruesome and long standing serial killer mysteries?

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