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Pros & Cons
Pros
The story itself is about jack the ripper and all of the stories, rumors around it. We get a few info dumps, a geography and history of london, more about freemasonry than they would probably like you to know. There are also some philosophical digress... Read More
The artwork tends to be very raw, almost unfinished pen and ink that evokes the names and lunacy of the story. There are a few panels done in soft pastels that have a dreamlike quality. If you’re a collector like me, then the master edition is certain... Read More
Cons
Alan moore spends most of the book listing off books he’s read out of the mouth of his suspected ripper. It isn't a huge thing but there is half inch tear at the bottom of the spine.
Highlights
Quality
This addition is a great step up overall to one of the best crime stories captured in comics, keeping it coherent throughout.
Weight, design and color enhance this masterpiece of horror.
The colors are understated and, rather than overpowering the original line art, they merely accentuate it.
I couldn't read it under my usual lamp because the glossy print and writing would be lost in the reflected glare, no matter how... Read More
Shipping
I bought it for a gift for my fiancé and it arrived on christmas eve just in time.
Delivered surprisingly quick and in perfect condition.
Amazon's eta was may 17th but i got em 9 days earlier!
Both books arrived way ahead of time.
Competitiveness
Compared to other books and media i’ve ordered on amazon, this was in mint condition and i really appreciate it.
I'll likely purchase that version too, as i've always felt that the epic magnitude of the story as well as the detailed art, de... Read More
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- This product had a total of 1,070 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 14 2024.
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Im now firmly an alan moore fan
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If youre in a hurry go elsewhere
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I splurged on this version because of the hard cover the only difference is the coloring of the book my big problem is that the appendix is missing thats one of the things that made this book amazing
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When i have received the package the book had these fingerprints on it and it did not have the wrap at all and no protection as well
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I read this back when the graphic novel was published
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There are a lot of layers in this book
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The artwork tends to be very raw almost unfinished pen and ink that evokes the names and lunacy of the story
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But then unexpectedly there are a few panels done in soft pastels that have a dreamlike quality
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