Strangers in Paradise Pocket Book 1

Strangers in Paradise: Pocket Book 1 by Terry Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Strangers in Paradise: Pocket book 1 collects Strangers in Paradise Volume 1 #1-3 and Strangers in Paradise Volume 2 #1-12.

I read a book containing the original Strangers in Paradise miniseries eons ago and probably posted a review on Goodreads. Anyway, I found this at the used bookstore for $4 and decided to jump back into the series.

Strangers in Paradise is the story of two friends, Francie and Katchoo, and their complicated relationship. With older eyes, they remind me of Maggie and Hopey from Love and Rockets a bit, although without as much history. There's no Del Chimney in this. Throw in David, a newcomer in their life that's enamored with Katchoo, and thus the triangle is complete.

The story is driven by some dark stuff in Katchoo's past but the real story is the developing, ever-changing relationship between Francine and Katchoo and whatever David is doing in their orbit. It reminds me of Love and Rockets at times and Stray Bullets in a couple places.

Terry Moore is both a great writer and artist. His characters are believable and his art has some Hernandez Bros, Archie, and manga in its parentage. It looks cartoony at first glance but the man can seriously draw.

Strangers in Paradise: Pocket Book 1 is a promising beginning. I guess I'm on board for the duration. 4 out of 5 stars.

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