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The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume One (Complete Stranger in Paradise)

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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.

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".

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.

I love this series-I am an avid reader but never got into graphic novels-too superhero-ey, too violent, too dark...I picked up a Strangers In Paradise book at a friend's and I am now the proud owner of the entire collection. Track down your local comic book store and spend $ on one issue-Katchoo, David and Francine may become your close personal friends! If you dig the issue, get this collection to start you off into Strangerhood. Enjoy!

I've read all of SiP, from the first novel to the latest, which I think is number 11, Heart in Hand. The entire series is amazingly complex, with so much depth to it-- and every graphic novel adds to that depth, often putting another layer on events you thought you understood the first time around. I recommend re-reading SiP once you're through, so you can catch all those things you didn't think were important when you first saw them!

Moore is amazing in that every character he creates is truly multi-dimensional; even the bad guys have background. No clear-cut lines in this one.

SiP was the first comic I've ever read-- and still the best. I truly recommend it highly.

Just a good story, with realistic characters, a interesting plot and great artwork. Katchoo, Francine, David, Freddie and even the neighbors have a part to play in this story line. This small collection is but the first volume in (what I hope is) a neverending story of love, hope and, sometimes, pain. If you love comics or DON'T love comics this is a book to buy!

I don't differ that much from many other teens my age, but in some ways I do. One of those ways is what and how much I read. While many of my friends struggle with eighty-page children's chapter-books, there's almost nothing I enjoy more then sticking my nose in the latest 400+ page novel. I don't usually read comics, but when I stumbled upon Strangers in Paradise, I was intrigued by the brief synopsis on the flap and decided to give it a try.

SiP turned out to be one of the greatest reading experiences I've ever had. The plot, and characters, are complex but not imcomprehensible, and the art is fabulous. It's not for people like some of my rather illiterate friends, but I recommend the entire collection of Strangers In Paradise to anyone- comic book reader or no, age doesn't matter- who enjoys a good read.

Strangers in Paradise is a story that has something for everyone. It is a non-superhero comic that has strong female characterization. This hardbound printing of the first miniseries is a great introduction to the lives of Katina Choovanski (aka Katchoo), Francine Peters, and David. This volume in its entirety contains a highly entertaining, comical story. It can be read as a stand alone story, or it can be used as a prelude to a more dramatic and deeply involved story whose arc is entitled "I Dream of You".

Strangers in Paradise is a comic for people who claim that they dont read comics.

Strangers in Paradise is great. I happened upon one cause I liked the cover and instantly fell in love with Katchoo, Francine, David, and all the others. Terry, thank you for writing something that gets me thru my life. I only wish I had the entire series; I'm working on it. Give this a chance; it's impossible to say why it's so great, but it is. This is not your typical comic, it's much, much Moore. If anyone can give me info on this or just loves it, write me! Long live Katchoo!

In this first book of Strangers in Paradise you will enter in the world of Katchoo (Katina Choovanski) and Francine.

In this story we find out that David has a crush for Katchoo, however, Katchoo seems to love Francine, but Francine is deadly in love with Freddy who does not love anybody (although he is so crazy to make love with Francine, at least once, that he is willing to date her for one year waiting for this moment that never comes!!!).

Basically, Strangers in Paradise is about relationships: the friends that come in our lives, the ones that we fall in love with or that we hate, the ones that are true, and the ones that deceive us.

This first book is very funny and introduces the main characters in the series. We also discover that there is something wrong in Katchoo's past, but this will only be explored in the next books of the series.