The story of the Ratman tells of a homeless old man, who while seeking shelter from the cold in an underpass, was set upon by a group of youths and beaten to near-death. The cold and blood loss finished his life. As he died, the numerous vermin who inhabit the area gathered, and were found to have devoured his face. After this, a ghostly figure was spotted in the underpass, with people hearing ratlike squealing, and scraping, as if large claws were moving across the walls.
This sticker design by artist Candy Joyce (instagram @flippingzombies) was created for Southend City Jam, and spray painted at the festival in August 2025.
