Strangers in Paradise

Strangers in Paradise
Pocket book #1 cover.
Publication information
Publisher(vol. 1) Antarctic Press (3 issues, 1993–1994)
(vol. 2) Abstract Studio (14 issues, 1994–1996)
(vol. 3) Image Comics/Homage Comics (8 issues, 1996–1997)
Abstract Studio (82 issues, 1997–2007)
GenreRomance, Slice-of-life, Crime, Thriller
Publication dateNovember 1993 – 2007
No. of issues107
Main character(s)Katina "Katchoo" Choovanski
Francine Peters-Silver
Creative team
Created byTerry Moore
Collected editions
I Dream of YouISBN 1-892597-01-2

Strangers in Paradise is a creator-owned comic book series, written and drawn by Terry Moore, which debuted in 1993. Principally the story of a love triangle between two women and one man, Strangers in Paradise began as a slice-of-life dramedy that later expanded to incorporate aspects of the crime and thriller genres. Moore has remained the sole creator throughout the run, with the exception of a superhero dream sequence drawn by Jim Lee that opens Volume 3, issue #1. The artwork was originally presented in Moore's distinctive black-and-white style, aside from two full colour dream sequences, which included the aforementioned superhero panels.

The majority of the run has been published under Moore's creator-owned imprint, Abstract Studio. The first issue was published in November 1993, and the original series reached its planned conclusion in 2007 with issue #90 of Volume 3.[1]

In 2012, Moore announced he was working on a Strangers in Paradise novel at Comic-Con International.[2]

In 2018, Moore officially revived the series as Strangers in Paradise XXV for the 25th anniversary.

  1. ^ Tramountanas, George A. (March 17, 2006). "Strangers No More, as Moore Brings 'Strangers in Paradise' to an End". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Liegl, Andy (July 12, 2012). "Terry Moore Announces New 'SIP' Story and All-Ages Comic Project". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 7, 2014.