Strangers in Paradise
Abstract Studio. All written and drawn by Terry Moore.
1 The Collected Strangers in Paradise (1-3). [From
Abstract Studio: Strangers In Paradise is an intimate look into the
lives of two ordinary women who lead extraordinary lives. Here is our
first introduction to Francine, Katchoo, David, and the rest of the cast.
]
2 I Dream of You (1-9). [From Abstract Studio:
What do you do when the past comes back to kill you? Katchoo is a beautiful
young woman living a quiet life with everything going for her. She's independent,
smart, and very much in love with her best friend, Francine, a lovable
neurotic with a heart of gold. Everything is perfect, until Katchoo's
former employer, the deadly Mrs. Parker, comes looking for her and $850,000
in missing mob money. As her idyllic life begins to fall apart, Katchoo
realizes she never left the past behind, she brought it with her, and
now it threatens to destroy her and the woman she loves.]
3 It's a Good Life (10-13). [From Abstract Studio:
Strangers In Paradise is an intimate look into the lives of two ordinary
women who lead extraordinary lives. Francine and Katchoo return home to
discover they have been evicted. New challenges face our heroines as David
returns to confront Katchoo and Francine flies to Hawaii to break up a wedding.
] 
4 Love Me Tender (1-5). [From Abstract Studio:
No men in tights, no silicone women, no battles won by the biggest gun…
Love Me Tender is the story of two young women living just next door.
You went to school with them, you work beside them, they rode the elevator
with you just the other day. You may not notice them in a crowd, but they
laugh and cry, love and hope and look for tomorrows that may never come.
Love Me Tender is an intimate look into the lives of Francine and Katchoo,
two ordinary women who lead extraordinary lives.]
5 Immortal Enemies (6-12). [From Abstract Studio:
Katchoo leaves her beloved Francine to look for David, the only male friend
she's ever had, but finds his wicked and powerful sister Darcy Parker instead.
Given an offer she can't refuse, Katchoo is forced to return to work for
Darcy in the sordid world of sex and politics, or lose Francine forever.
When Francine enlists the aid of Detective Walsh to help find Katchoo, she
soon discovers the horrible secrets her friend has been hiding - secrets
that may destroy them both!] 
6 High School! (13-16). [From Abstract Studio:
This book collects #13-15 of Volume 3, the highly acclaimed "High School"
story arc, plus a bonus story, issue #16 "Princess Warrior". "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. In the bonus story, "Princess
Warrior", Francine is the Princess Warrior, Katchoo the reluctant sidekick,
and David the love struck bard who wants to join in on the fun.]
7 Sanctuary (17-24). [From Abstract Studio:
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 the love and friendship they
once shared, how it all slipped away, and why it has returned like a sanctuary
in the wilderness of their lives.] 
8 My Other Life (25-30). [From Abstract Studio:
Finally Katchoo can breathe a sigh of relief. Darcy Parker, the woman who
stalked and tormented her for years, is dead and David has been informed
that his sister's billion dollar estate is his. All he has to do is come
to New York City and sign the papers. So why isn't Francine happy? As Katchoo
and David leave for the airport, Francine breaks down and reveals her true
feelings about the complex relationship of her two best friends. In the
aftermath of the flight that follows, Francine watches the most important
people in her life walk away in anger, and then the unthinkable happens.
From a lazy day at the beach to the horrifying moment her world comes crashing
down, My Other Life is the heartbreaking story of a woman with two lives
who can no longer keep them apart.] 
9 Child of Rage (31-32, 34-38). [From Abstract
Studio: Violence. She has been running from it for seven long years.
Violence. She has seen what these people are capable of. Violence. She knows
they will never stop looking for her. Violence. And now they've found her…Child
of Rage is the conclusion to the saga of Katina Choovanski's flight from
her own violent past, from a time spent with power junkies and murderous
psychopaths, where decency was a weakness and human lives were handled with
reckless abandon. Now the running is over. The hunted becomes the hunter
when Katina turns the tables and stalks her own demons in a desperate final
attempt to reclaim her life, and the lives of her gentle friends, David
and Francine.] 
10 Tropic of Desire (39-43). [From Abstract
Studio: Francine Peters sits on a fence in the Tennessee countryside
pondering her fate. Despite the encouragement of her family and church,
Francine has a feeling she's about to make a terrible mistake. Everything
she ever dreamed of awaits her, a good husband, children, a home in the
suburbs. Everything but love. With her wedding just days away, Francine
realizes she loves somebody else more than her own dreams. But when she
announces her final decision the story takes a magical turn that bridges
the entire SIP saga from its humble beginnings on a high school stage to
the snow bound conclusion in the Santa Fe mountains. Is it the end, or a
new beginning?] 
11 Brave New World (44-45, 47-48). [From Abstract
Studio: Katchoo is living in Hawaii, missing Francine. Francine is living
in Tennessee, missing Katchoo. Faced with a future apart, both women abandon
the men in their lives to be together again - but at what cost? When David
leaves Katchoo to go home to Japan, a deadly killer follows him to his mountaintop
retreat to collect a shocking debt. Francine, pregnant and engaged, cancels
her wedding and moves back to Houston to have her baby, but not before imagining
how her life might be if her choices wee different.] 
12 Heart in Hand (50-54). [From Abstract Studio:
When Francine Peters called off her wedding and returned to Houston to
find herself, she found Katina "Katchoo" Choovanski, instead,
But when well-meaning gal pal Casey locks the two together in a room for
the night the results are disappointing to say the least. While Katchoo
focuses on repairing her relationship with Francine, a deadly co-worker
from the past is stalking her and the FBI watches her every move. Meanwhile,
6,000 miles away, step-sister Tambi tracks down Katchoo's former lover
with the intention of collecting a shocking debt that must be paid, one
way or another.]
13 Flower to Flame (55-60). [From Abstract Studio:
Katchoo and Francine are making plans for the future, but not with each
other. Recent events have taken a toll on their once inpenetrable friendship.
Now, for the first time in years, the two young women must decide who they
are without the other. Living in two different states, Katchoo returns to
her art while Francine plans her wedding to Brad, complete with a much needed
maternity dress! Katchoo has barely moved into her new studio before she
meets the beautiful and voluptuous Sara, who reluctantly agrees to model
for Katchoo's oversized nude paintings. Encouraged by the support of her
roommate, Casey, Katchoo throws herself into her work, unaware that the
FBI is watching her and a ruthless killer stalks her as bait for a twisted
plan of revenge. Meanwhile, Francine's wedding bliss turns to horror when
she is forced to face the most devastating experience of her life.]
14 David's Story (62-64). [From Abstract Studio:
When David Qin walks into Katchoo's life he is a soft-spoken, mild mannered
young man with a heart of gold. Three years earlier David was ruthless street
gang member named Yousaka Takahashi, wanted for murder and destined to join
his sister Darcy at the reins of the American Yakuza. How David went from
the streets of L.A. to the arms of Katchoo is a modern Phoenix story of
courage and faith. It is David's Story.]
15 Tomorrow Now (65-69). [From Abstract Studio: Katchoo is finally growing up. Even her therapist says she's making progress. Over a year has passed since our hero was left standing in the rain while Francine, the love of her life, married "another man". Now Katchoo is ready to make her debut in the champagne and galleries world of Art with a stunning display of 100 NUDES! From the Soho world of modern art to the islands of the Caribbean to the lights and glamour of Las Vegas, Katchoo, Francine and their irrepressible Casey seize Tomorrow Now!]
16 Molly & Poo (vol. 2, 14; vol. 3, 46, 73). [From Abstract Studio: Molly has a secret, a very bloody secret. From a teenage Death wannabe to convicted axe murderer, Molly's story is told in her own words, offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a psychopath. This trade paperback collects the entire Molly & Poo saga from its quirky beginning to the shocking end. ]
17 Tattoo (70-72, 74-76). [From Abstract Studio: As Brad and Francine prepare to make the move to Houston, Brad discovers Francine's new tattoo and the hidden feelings behind it. Free spirit Casey finds new roommates in Vegas showgirl Rusty and her adorable son Cody. She soon becomes entangled in their heartbreaking story and realizes that a stalker is lurking around every corner. Katchoo and David arrive in Las Vegas with big news of their unconventional future, while Francine is shattered to discover that her friends have moved on without her.]
18 Love & Lies (77-82). [From Abstract Studio: Francine and Katchoo meet face to face for the first time since Francine's wedding. With Katchoo's career in full swing and Francine trying to be the happy homemaker have the two grown too far apart to come back together? When David's secret is revealed the friends try to make sense of the devastating news. Casey has her own plans to make David happy while Tambi handles things the way only Tambi can. After so much time apart, the gang is back together and things have never been more dramatic!]
19 Ever After (83-90). [From Abstract Studio: This is it — the end of an award-winning series and an era in comics — the 19th and final
SiP trade paperback! Ever After collects issues #83 -90, where the saga of Katchoo and
Francine comes to an end as 14 years of romance and adventure bring us to the final
climactic scene. When her famous brother-in-law falls prey to a crazed fan’s bullet,
Francine is forced to confront her own doubts and fears about the life she has chosen. In a
bold move, she leaves her cheating husband and tries to reconnect with the only person
she ever truly loved, Katchoo. But things have changed since Francine left, Katchoo has
changed, and it soon becomes apparent that if Francine wants her friend back she’s going
to have to fight for her. Grab a copy of comics history in the making!]
Book 1 (1-3). [From Abstract Studio: 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!]
Book 2 (1-13). [From Abstract Studio: The
Complete Strangers In Paradise Volume Two includes the award winning stories
from I Dream of You and It's A Good Life. Katchoo's past finally catches
up with her and unfortunately the rest of the gang as well. They all end
up in Hawaii and sparks fly!] 
Book 3, Part 1 (1-12, 16). [From Abstract Studio:
With her sordid call girl past finally behind her, Katchoo attempts to settle
into a quiet, domestic life with soul mate Francine and the ever loyal David.
But suburbia is no paradise for the fiery blonde who soon finds the façade
of her life stripped away by those who love her, and the unseen enemy who
shadows her every move. Boldly confronting the demons of her past, Katchoo
is forced to do the unthinkable - return to the life she left behind for
one more job or lose everyone she holds dear to the Deathbird of her life,
Darcy Parker.] 
Book 3, Part 2 (13-15, 17-25, 93298). [From
Abstract Studio: They met in high school, two teenage misfits with nothing
in common except the pain of being fifteen. Katchoo did her best to hide
the pain of an abusive home life behind leather jacket attitude while good
girl Francine exhausted herself trying to please everybody. They were two
young women who met and formed an instant bond that transcended the differences
between them, until Katchoo was forced to leave. Twenty-four years later
Francine is unhappily married and despondent when she sees her long lost
friend sitting on a bench by the lake. What happened to these star-crossed
soul mates between high school and middle-age is the story of Strangers
in Paradise.] 
Book 3, Part 3 (26-38). [From Abstract Studio:
David has inherited his sister's fortune. To claim it he just has to fly
to New York and sign a few papers. As David and Katchoo prepare to leave,
Francine breaks down and reveals her true feelings about the complex relationship
of her two best friends. In the aftermath of the fight that follows Francine
watches the most important people of her life walk away in anger. And then
the unthinkable happens.] 
Book 3, Part 4 (39-46, 49). [From Abstract Studio:
Francine walks the fields of Tennessee, missing Katchoo. Katchoo walks the
beach in Hawaii, missing Francine. Katchoo fights with roommate David, while
Francine fantasizes every variation of her life except the one chosen. Unable
to face a future apart, both women take drastic action to be together again,
but the costs may prove devastating.] 
Book 3, Part 5 (47-48, 50-57). [From Abstract
Studio: Here's the latest in high-quality hardcover editions collecting
the complete Strangers in Paradise series! Part Five collects SiP #47 and
#48, plus #50-59, featuring the sensational storyline "The Last Noel."
Plus, a special color cover art section, sketches, and more.] 
Book 3, Part 6 (58-69). [From Abstract Studio: Once Francine, David and Katchoo were inseparable, but the violent adventures of the past have taken their toll on the trio, driving them apart. While Francine's plans for marriage and motherhood suffer a devastating setback, Katchoo finds a new life through her sexy and highly controversial art. Entertwined in the lives of these two women is David's story. From teenage gang member to born again nice guy, David may prove to be the answer to everyone's prayers.] 
Book 3, Part 7 (70-72, 74-82). [From Abstract Studio: In the seventh of an eight-part volume, the story begins in Las Vegas, where Casey gets away from it all and finds herself in the middle of a seedy mystery. But Katchoo takes matters into her own hands, and takes everyone home to Houston. Later, as Katchoo's art career blossoms and Francine settles into married life, David devises a plan to reunite them, with Mary Midnight at the center of the plot!] 
Book 3, Part 8 (vol. 2, 14; vol. 3, 46, 73, 83-90).
Pocket Book 1 (Vol. 1, 1-3; Vol. 2, 1-13). [From
Abstract Studio: Katchoo is a beautiful young woman living a quiet
life with everything going for her. She's smart, independent and very
much in love with her best friend, Francine. Then Katchoo meets David,
a gentle but persistent young man who is determined to win Katchoo's heart.
The resulting love triangle is a touching comedy of romantic errors until
Katchoo's former employer comes looking for her and $850,000 in missing
mob money. As her idyllic life begins to fall apart, Katchoo discovers
no one can be trusted and that the past she thought she left behind now
threatens to destroy her and everything she loves, including Francine.]
Pocket Book 2 (Vol. 3, 1-17). [From Abstract
Studio: Katchoo shares a tiny garage apartment with Francine and passes
the days by painting nude portraits of David. When a terrible fight drives
David away, Katchoo follows him to California and into the deadly web
of her former lover, yakuza princess Darcy Parker. When Darcy makes Katchoo
an offer she can't refuse, Katchoo transforms from prey to predator and
begins to spin a web of her own.]
Pocket Book 3 (Vol. 3, 18-24, 26-32, 34-38).
[From Abstract Studio: All Katchoo wants to do is live in quiet
domestic bliss with the love of her life, Francine, and the ever-attentive
David. Enter Veronica, a beautiful psychopath who is determined to make
Katchoo's life a living hell by destroying everything she holds dear,
including Francine. As the body count rises, Katchoo finds an unlikely
ally in the fearsome killing machine known as Tambi, a tall blonde with
battle-scarred hands and heartfelt secrets.]
Pocket Book 4 (Vol. 3, 40-45, 47-48, 50-60). [From Abstract Studio: Once Francine and Katchoo were inseperable, but recent violent events have taken their toll on the two young women, driving them apart. While Francine's desire for marriage and motherhood suffers a devastating setback, Katchoo embraces a new life in the art world with her own sexy, and highly controversial paintings. It's only through sheer determination and boundless enthusiasm that Casey manages to bring the two women face to face once more. The result is the most shocking moment in SiP history.]
Pocket Book 5 (Vol. 3, 46, 49, 61-76). [From Abstract Studio: While David finds solace with Katchoo, Francine can think of nothing but her past relationship with her former best friend and brings home a tattoo to prove it. It seems that Katchoo is destined to move on without Francine into the world of glitz, glamour, and art showings with her stunning display of 100 nudes. As Katchoo becomes the toast of the town, Francine finds herself looking for peace in the Caribbean. Our unlikely friends seem to be drifting apart until they are set on a collision course back to Houston!]
Pocket Book 6 (Vol. 3, 77-90). [From Abstract Studio: This is the final book in the Strangers in Paradise Pocket Book series chronicling the lives of Francine and Katchoo. When her famous brother-in-law falls prey to a crazed fan's bullet, Francine is forced to confront her own doubts and fears about the life she has chosen. In a bold move, she leaves her cheating husband and tries to reconnect with the only person she ever truly loved, Katchoo. But things have changed since Francine left, Katchoo has changed, and it soon becomes apparant that if Francine wants her friend back she's going to have to fight for her.]
Paradise, Too
1 Drunk Ducks (1-7). [From Abstract Studio:
From the vacationing mind of the cartoonist Terry Moore comes this finely
tuned collection of material from the first seven issues of the comic
book sensation, Paradise Too!]
2 Checking for Weirdos (8-14). [From Abstract
Studio: Jekyll and Hyde have nothing on Terry Moore! The creator of
the award winning series Strangers in Paradise unleashes another collection
of his cartooning roots in this felonious collection of comic strips, fantasies
and wild ideas, plus the fan sensation, WONDERLAND!] 