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Flash Jim

A criminal associate of Peterson's gang.

minor

Also known as Jim, All Flash Jim

First appearance: iv in which count zadowa gets a shock

Flash Jim shows up with force in I: In Which Things Happen Near Barking Creek. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A crook who shows physical courage but is knocked unconscious and later chloroformed by the vigilante's men.
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In I: In Which Things Happen Near Barking Creek: A crook who shows physical courage but is knocked unconscious and later chloroformed by the vigilante's men. Later, in In Which Scotland Yard Sits Up and Takes Notice:…

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MWMr. WaldockZAZaboleffMAMacGMGinger MartinIMInspector McIverFJFlash Jim

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Criminal Associates
  • Core Allies and Villains
  • Background Characters and Extras

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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