Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of Benjamin Barker, who returns from prison and assumes the name of Sweeney Todd, a barber who seeks revenge for the loss of his wife and daughter by killing customers and having them added to the meat pies Mrs. Lovett makes downstairs.

"Adapted from the original serialized story 'The String of Pearls,' published in weekly installments in 'The People's Periodical from November 1846 to March 1847"--Cover p. [4].