The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume One (Complete Stranger in Paradise) [Hardcover]

Terry Moore (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Series: Complete Stranger in Paradise | Publication Date: June 1, 1998

This quality hardbound volume is the first in a series collecting the SIP story in its complete story arcs. Book One contains the entire original mini-series that introduced Francine, Katchoo, David, Freddie and more. Plus, a 5 page short story, sketchbook pages, character designs, creator notes featuring never before seen pages of script and unused scenes, and for the first time ever, actual pages from the original version of issue one that Moore never published, choosing instead to redraw the entire issue before its release date, altering scenes and characters alike. This is a must have book for the new reader and serious collector alike!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 119 pages
• Publisher: Abstract Studio (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892597055
• ISBN-13: 978-1892597052
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #665,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A slice-of-life comic book., July 29, 1998

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R. Byrd "byrdie" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume One (Complete Stranger in Paradise) (Hardcover)

My friends were appalled that I hadn't read "Strangers in Paradise" in 1996. Actually offended, in some cases. I'd heard of it, but never seen a copy until I got the first two graphic novels as Christmas gifts that year.

They were right. It's appalling that this book doesn't get more circulation.

The charactes are complex (to put it mildly) and compelling. Katchoo has a secret past, and Francine has a standard, if slightly interesting, present. Freddy, Francine's annoying boyfriend, pretty much stays annoying and luckilly gets what's coming to him more than a few times. Be warned: keeping track of all the supporting characters is something that not even the author, Terry Moore, claims to feel up to.

Speaking of the author, in the introduction to one of the compilations I have, Moore claims not to understand why there are so many angry women in the world, and why they don't seem to understand how much power they actually *do* wield. In! terestingly enough, Moore does seem to have a grasp of why so many women are angry, but doesn't seem to realize that he's been explaining this while writing "Strangers in Paradise". This is kinda sad, and not unlike the situations his characters find themselves in.

"Strangers in Paradise" is a soap opera that deals with relevant themes, a comic book about serious topics, and a novel that causes me to laugh out loud. I strongly enourage you to invest in "The Complete Strangers In Paradise Volume One" and to start picking up the single issues. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm male, I like superheroes, and I love Strangers..., January 10, 2000

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Han (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume One (Complete Stranger in Paradise) (Hardcover)

For those who aren't afraid to try something different, this is it. Funny, well drawn, and interestingly written. Just about the best non-superhero series outside of "Bone".

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best non-super hero comic I have ever read., April 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume One (Complete Stranger in Paradise) (Hardcover)

Strangers in Paradise is the best comic out. It has characters that are true to life that you feel like you are actually watching them. They make you laugh, cry and happy. When I read it, I can never put it down until I am to the end. And to all the other people who like this I suggest you should find this other title called Hepcats published by Antarctic Press, written by Marrtin Wagner.