Strangers in Paradise TPB (1994-2007 Abstract) comic books
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Issue #1-1ST
$9.99
Abstract Edition
Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Collected!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1993 Antarctic) #1-3.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
It's a sometimes-heartwarming, sometimes-heartbreaking look at life and the relationships that we stumble through. Francine is unable to hold a meaningful and loving relationship with Freddy (who only wants to get into her pants).
When Freddy breaks up with Francine, all hell breaks loose as Francine's roommate and longtime friend, Katchoo, decides to exact her revenge.
Included in this edition are the entire contents of the three-issue mini-series, the five-page story from Negative Burn, plus additional artwork and pinups detailing the evolution of the story and characters.
Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
NOTE: Volume 1 limited to 3,000 copies.
Cover price $6.95. -
Issue #1-REP
$4.00
$9.00
$9.49
Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Collected!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1993 Antarctic) #1-3.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
It's a sometimes-heartwarming, sometimes-heartbreaking look at life and the relationships that we stumble through. Francine is unable to hold a meaningful and loving relationship with Freddy (who only wants to get into her pants).
When Freddy breaks up with Francine, all hell breaks loose as Francine's roommate and longtime friend, Katchoo, decides to exact her revenge.
Included in this edition are the entire contents of the three-issue mini-series, the five-page story from Negative Burn, plus additional artwork and pinups detailing the evolution of the story and characters.
Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $8.95. -
Issue #2-1ST
$3.80
$4.80
Volume 2 - 1st printing. "I Dream of You!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1994 Abstract) #1-8.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
The entire story of Katchoo's encounter with the decidedly wicked Mrs. Parker, the death of Emma, and the unrequited love of David. From its quiet beginning to the terrifying conclusion, this beautiful collection includes the first eight issues of the critically-acclaimed series.
Softcover, 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $16.95. -
Issue #2-REP
$4.00
$8.00
$6.70
Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "I Dream of You!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1994 Abstract) #1-8.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
The entire story of Katchoo's encounter with the decidedly wicked Mrs. Parker, the death of Emma, and the unrequited love of David. From its quiet beginning to the terrifying conclusion, this beautiful collection includes the first eight issues of the critically-acclaimed series.
Softcover, 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $16.95. -
Issue #3-1ST
$6.00
Volume 3 - 1st printing. "It's a Good Life!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1994 Abstract) #10-13.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
With the individual issues out of print, this is a must-have for collectors looking to complete the story.
Also includes pin-ups and behind-the-scenes illustrations of Katchoo, Francine, and David!
Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $8.95. -
Issue #3-REP
$5.30
Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "It's a Good Life!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1994 Abstract) #10-13.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
With the individual issues out of print, this is a must-have for collectors looking to complete the story.
Also includes pin-ups and behind-the-scenes illustrations of Katchoo, Francine, and David!
Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $8.95. -
Issue #4-1ST
$6.00
Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Love Me Tender!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #1-5.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
This collection beginns with the five-page color dream sequence by Jim Lee!
The rest of the story is offered in black and white for the first time, as Francine, Katchoo, and David struggle with their relationships in the aftermath of I Dream of You. However, in their self-absorbing conflicts, they fail to notice an ominous presence that rises and surrounds their lives like a deadly storm. A powerful look at the human heart caught off-guard.
Softcover, 120 pages, B&W (partially color). Mature Readers
Cover price $12.95. -
Issue #4-REP
$4.00
Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Love Me Tender!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #1-5.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
This collection beginns with the five-page color dream sequence by Jim Lee!
The rest of the story is offered in black and white for the first time, as Francine, Katchoo, and David struggle with their relationships in the aftermath of I Dream of You. However, in their self-absorbing conflicts, they fail to notice an ominous presence that rises and surrounds their lives like a deadly storm. A powerful look at the human heart caught off-guard.
Softcover, 120 pages, B&W (partially color). Mature Readers
Cover price $12.95. -
Issue #5-1ST
$4.50
Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Immortal Enemies!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #6-12.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
Featuring the conclusion of the 'Love Me Tender' story. Katchoo returns to LA to look for David, but encounters the deadly Mrs. Parker instead. Back home, Francine enlists the aid of Det. Walsh to help find Katchoo, despite the horrible truths she learns about Katchoo's hidden past. Then, when David argues with his sister Darcy for Katchoo's freedom, things come to a violent climax resulting in ruin and the shocking death of a major character! Plus, for the first time, never-before-seen pages of script and story notes on missing scenes that shed new light on key moments in the story.
Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $14.95. -
Issue #5-REP
$5.00
Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Immortal Enemies!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #6-12.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
Featuring the conclusion of the 'Love Me Tender' story. Katchoo returns to LA to look for David, but encounters the deadly Mrs. Parker instead. Back home, Francine enlists the aid of Det. Walsh to help find Katchoo, despite the horrible truths she learns about Katchoo's hidden past. Then, when David argues with his sister Darcy for Katchoo's freedom, things come to a violent climax resulting in ruin and the shocking death of a major character! Plus, for the first time, never-before-seen pages of script and story notes on missing scenes that shed new light on key moments in the story.
Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $14.95. -
Issue #6-REP
$5.30
Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. "High School!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #13-16.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
This book collects the highly acclaimed 'High School' story arc, plus a bonus story, Princess Warrior!' That's right, two of Abstract Studio's most popular stories, together in one affordable book! 'High School' is a 3-part mini-arc featuring Katchoo and Francine as teenagers in school who, although they are complete opposites, find a common bond in the one thing neither has, friendship.
The bonus story, 'Princess Warrior,' was Abstract Studio's most popular single issue ever and immediately sold out upon release. Francine is the Princess Warrior, Katchoo the reluctant sidekick, and David the love struck bard who wants to join in on the fun.
Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $8.95. -
Issue #7-1ST
$12.50
$3.49
Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Sanctuary!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #17-24.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
Francine is middle-aged, married and miserable when, by chance, she encounters her long lost friend, Katchoo. As the two begin to recall their tumultuous relationship, they rediscover the truth about their love and friendship for each other, and how it all slipped away. A powerful story arc from the Eisner Award-winning series, as told by its critically-acclaimed creator, Terry Moore.
Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $15.95. -
Issue #7-REP
$7.00
Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Sanctuary!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #17-24.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
Francine is middle-aged, married and miserable when, by chance, she encounters her long lost friend, Katchoo. As the two begin to recall their tumultuous relationship, they rediscover the truth about their love and friendship for each other, and how it all slipped away. A powerful story arc from the Eisner Award-winning series, as told by its critically-acclaimed creator, Terry Moore.
Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $15.95. -
Issue #8-1ST
$7.10
$7.10
Volume 8 - 1st printing. "My Other Life!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #25-30.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
This trade paperback contains the powerful and moving story of a horrendous plane crash that rips the lives of Francine, Katchoo, and David apart. And, to make matters worse, Katchoo discovers the plane crash was no accident, as the demons from her other life come back to claim her for good. A heartbreaking story that launched the SiP books in a new direction.
Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $14.95. -
Issue #8-REP
$5.00
$5.00
Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. "My Other Life!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #25-30.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
This trade paperback contains the powerful and moving story of a horrendous plane crash that rips the lives of Francine, Katchoo, and David apart. And, to make matters worse, Katchoo discovers the plane crash was no accident, as the demons from her other life come back to claim her for good. A heartbreaking story that launched the SiP books in a new direction.
Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $14.95. -
Issue #9-1ST
$10.50
Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Child of Rage!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #31-37.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
Katchoo struggles to fight her way out of the excessive life of hi-tech crime without endangering the lives of her friends, Francine and David. But her deadly rival, the psychotic beauty, Veronica, has other plans for the threesome. When Katchoo and Tambi team up for a brilliant takeover of the Big Six syndicate, Veronica seizes Francine and David in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse!
Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $15.95. -
Issue #9-REP
$12.75
$6.30
Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "Child of Rage!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #31-37.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
Katchoo struggles to fight her way out of the excessive life of hi-tech crime without endangering the lives of her friends, Francine and David. But her deadly rival, the psychotic beauty, Veronica, has other plans for the threesome. When Katchoo and Tambi team up for a brilliant takeover of the Big Six syndicate, Veronica seizes Francine and David in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse!
Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $15.95. -
Issue #10-1ST
$8.00
Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Tropic of Desire!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #39-43.
Story and art by Terry Moore.
This trade paperback features the hottest story arc yet from creator Terry Moore!
Passions run high when the SIP gang find themselves in Hawaii surrounded by sun, sand and a cornucopia of sexy choices in the trade winds paradise!
Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Mature Readers
Cover price $12.95. -
Issue #13-1ST
$9.49
Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Flower to Flame!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #55-60.
Story and art by Terry Moore and Trey Moore.
After going their separate ways, Francine and Katchoo try to rebuild their lives, with Francine making wedding plans and Katchoo painting. But the FBI is watching Katchoo and a ruthless killer wants to use her as bait for revenge. If Katchoo can make it through that, she'll face the most difficult challenge of her life: Francine's wedding. Includes selections from Moore's sketchbook work from that time.
Softcover, 144 pages, B&W (partially color). Mature Readers
Cover price $15.95.
