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Strangers in Paradise Omnibus Editions
Strangers In Paradise Volume Four (STRANGERS IN PARADISE TP
- GenresGraphic Novels
488 pages, Paperback
Published June 18, 2024
About the author
Terry Moore
856 books657 followersFollowing the examples of independent comic creators such as Dave Sim and Jeff Smith, he decided to publish Strangers in Paradise himself through his own Houston-based "Abstract Studios" imprint, and has frequently mentioned a desire to do a syndicated cartoon strip in the authors notes at the back of the Strangers in Paradise collection books. He has also mentioned his greatest career influence is Peanuts' Charles Schulz.[1] Some of Moore's strip work can additionally be found in his Paradise, Too! publications.
His work has won him recognition in the comics industry, including receiving the Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story in 1996 for Strangers in Paradise #1-8, which was collected in the trade paperback "I Dream of You".
It was announced on June 15th, 2007 that Moore would be taking over for Sean McKeever as writer of Marvel Comics's Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane series starting with a new issue #1. On July 27th, Marvel announced that Moore would also take over for Joss Whedon as writer of Marvel's Runaways.[2]
On November 19th, 2007 Terry Moore announced in his blog that his new self-published series would be named Echo and its first issue would appear on March 5th, 2008.[3]
His work has won him recognition in the comics industry, including receiving the Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story in 1996 for Strangers in Paradise #1-8, which was collected in the trade paperback "I Dream of You".
It was announced on June 15th, 2007 that Moore would be taking over for Sean McKeever as writer of Marvel Comics's Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane series starting with a new issue #1. On July 27th, Marvel announced that Moore would also take over for Joss Whedon as writer of Marvel's Runaways.[2]
On November 19th, 2007 Terry Moore announced in his blog that his new self-published series would be named Echo and its first issue would appear on March 5th, 2008.[3]
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
October 15, 2024
The final volume of the epic series...with Kachoo, Francine, Casey ,David ,Tambi, Freddie and the numerous other characters have their endings.
March 2, 2025
I'm giving the whole story 5 stars, even if the final volume was not the strongest. Also, why is Tambi on the cover of Volume four and not Casey?
A big portion of the book is Francine and Katchoo being apart and I hated that. It still was super interesting and kept me glued to the page, of course (stupid Francine). At some point I could clearly see how the ending would play out and I was totally on board with it. And then the book managed to drop a final bombshell, that I didn't see coming; simply marvellous. I just wish, the Francine & Katchoo time along with the resolution would've been a bit longer.
On the other hand all the other characters got to shine one last time & the ending is satisfying. The entire story, that lasts almost 2000 pages among these four volumes is an incredible achievement. I love these characters and I wish I could have more stories with them. I will try to dive into further works of Terry Moore, although I get the impression nothing will top this one.
This is technically my second romance story I've read in graphic novel format, the other one being Sunstone. Both have impressed me immensely.
Highly highly recommended!
A big portion of the book is Francine and Katchoo being apart and I hated that. It still was super interesting and kept me glued to the page, of course (stupid Francine). At some point I could clearly see how the ending would play out and I was totally on board with it. And then the book managed to drop a final bombshell, that I didn't see coming; simply marvellous. I just wish, the Francine & Katchoo time along with the resolution would've been a bit longer.
On the other hand all the other characters got to shine one last time & the ending is satisfying. The entire story, that lasts almost 2000 pages among these four volumes is an incredible achievement. I love these characters and I wish I could have more stories with them. I will try to dive into further works of Terry Moore, although I get the impression nothing will top this one.
This is technically my second romance story I've read in graphic novel format, the other one being Sunstone. Both have impressed me immensely.
Highly highly recommended!
January 22, 2026
The final volume in the Katchoo and Francine soap opera has come to a close. There are future comics, but after about 2000 pages the original run has come to a close. Plenty of shocking conclusions and surprise endings. It has been a long journey with these two characters along with David, Tambi, and Cassie and others. The characters have evolved, grown, and matured over the years and I am happy to have been an enthusiastic reader in their journeys and adventures.
The art, as always, is fantastic.
The art, as always, is fantastic.
October 21, 2024
Bottom Line Up Front:
I’m a 34 year old male, and this story about 2 female lovers is simply one of my Top 5 series of all-time. This series has something for everyone. I am just floored about how much I cared about all these characters by the end of this title and I’ll read every other title by Terry Moore because I’ve heard “Terry-Verse” has a lot of reoccurring characters and I need everything I can get of Katchoo, Francine, Tambi and the rest.
All-Timer. 10/10.
I’m a 34 year old male, and this story about 2 female lovers is simply one of my Top 5 series of all-time. This series has something for everyone. I am just floored about how much I cared about all these characters by the end of this title and I’ll read every other title by Terry Moore because I’ve heard “Terry-Verse” has a lot of reoccurring characters and I need everything I can get of Katchoo, Francine, Tambi and the rest.
All-Timer. 10/10.
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