Before Jack the Ripper began his reign of terror, there was another mysterious entity stalking the streets of London. His name was Spring-Heeled Jack. During the Victorian era, Jack quite literally leaped into the headlines. Described as an impish ghoul by some newspapers, he has inspired authors and even the DC Comics anti-hero, Batman.

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The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack: Victorian Urban Folklore and Popular Cultures; Book by Karl Bell

The Mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack | Book by John Matthews

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