JACK THE RIPPER STALKS THE STREETS OF LONDON ONCE MORE IN “RIPPERLAND”
A whodunnit in a city trapped in its own past
Dark Horse Comics presents a new horror comic series called Ripperland , which finds gore spatters and unlikely romance blossoming in a future Victorian London. This series is co-written by Steve Orlando (Martian Manhunter , Marauders ) and John Harris Dunning (Summer Shadows , Wiper ), with art and cover art by Alessandro Oliveri, colors by Francesca Vivaldi (Bettie Page ), and letters by Fabio Amelia (Assassin’s Creed ).
The year is 2188, and Jack the Ripper has returned to London. For the last century, a shattered post-Brexit England has operated as a massive Victorian theme park in exchange for American military and financial protection. But when an American mogul’s grandson is killed in the heart of London, the delicate status quo is threatened.
Is the killer a brilliant maniac? Americans taking advantage of their superior technology? Or the English Underground Resistance, wishing to throw off the yoke of American oppression and re-join the modern world? American Special Agent Jesse Holden and local British Police Detective Edwin Fogg must overcome their clashing ideologies in order to find the truth in the foggy streets of 22nd Century London.
« RIPPERLAND is unlike any book I’ve ever been part of–and I mean that in the best possible way, » Orlando says. « John and Alessandro are incredible talents, and the alchemy between us, across borders and across oceans, has created something truly special! This is WESTWORLD meets FROM HELL in a gorgeous speculative fiction package! The streets of tomorrow’s London call…to yesterday! I can’t wait for everyone to see it! »
"My collaboration with Steve has been an inspiring adventure - something I believe you’ll see writ large on every page of Ripperland, " states Dunning. « This world burst forth at break-neck speed, and we raced to keep up with it! Alessandro’s artwork is criminally good… but they’ll never catch him! Have a bloody good time reading Ripperland . »
Ripperland #1 (of 4) will arrive in comic shops on January 22, 2024, and is available for pre-order at your local comic shop for $4.99.
The year is 2188 and Jack the Ripper has returned to London. For the last century, a shattered post-Brexit England has operated as a massive Victorian theme park in exchange for American military and financial protection.
But when an American mogul’s grandson is killed in the heart of London, the delicate status quo is threatened. Is the killer a brilliant maniac? Americans taking advantage of their superior technology? Or the English Underground Resistance, wishing to throw off the yoke of American oppression and re-join the modern world? American Special Agent Jesse Holden and local British Police Detective Edwin Fogg must overcome their clashing ideologies in order to find the truth in the foggy streets of 22nd Century London.
• Steve Orlando is an award-winning comic writer, known for work Midnighter and Martian Manhunter at DC as well as Mauraders at Marvel.
• John Harris Dunning is known for his graphic novels Tumult and Wiper (Dark Horse), and horror series Summer Shadows (Dark Horse).
• Four issue series.
Creators
Writer:
Steve Orlando, John Harris Dunning
Artist:
Alessandro Oliveri
Colorist:
Francesca Vivaldi
Letterer:
Fabio Amelia
Cover Artist:
Alessandro OliveriGenre: Crime/Mystery, Science-Fiction, Horror
Publication Date:
January 22, 2025
Format:
FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Price:
$4.99
(W) Steve Orlando, John Harris Dunning (A/CA) Alessandro Oliveri
With London rocked by a shocking death, Agent Jesse Holden and Detective Edwin Fogg inspect the brutal scene of Kenneth Fitzpatrick’s murder and rip into Kenneth’s spoiled, horrified American friends. With more suspects than evidence, the duo has to fight through the noise to dig up what true leads they can find–all while the clock ticks on both sides of the pond! And as they discover more about Kenneth’s life and death, Holden and Fogg uncover some even more startling revelations about each other!
In Shops: Feb 26, 2025
SRP: $4.99
(W) Steve Orlando, John Harris Dunning (A/CA) Alessandro Oliveri
When their most promising lead turns out to be the Ripper’s latest victim-and with evidence found at the crime scene directly contradicting the evidence found on Kenneth Fitzpatrick’s body-Holden and Fogg are once again at a loss. Is this misdirection or are multiple parties working in concert? As the pair delve deeper into the mystery they find that the only thing they truly can rely on is each other.
In Shops: Apr 02, 2025
SRP: $4.99
(W) Steve Orlando, John Harris Dunning (A/CA) Alessandro Oliveri
The Ripper is revealed! But this revelation is just the tip of the iceberg. And now that Holden and Fogg know the truth, their lives are in danger. In this series finale, the unlikely partners find themselves in the midst of a spider’s web from which there appears to be no escape…
In Shops: May 07, 2025
SRP: $4.99
