Strangers in Paradise (1996 Homage/Abstract) comic books in grades to VG

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Francine goes to the gym, and soon regrets it; David makes a shocking revelation. Part 3 of Love Me Tender. Story and art by Terry Moore. Full color; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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Katchoo goes on a drunken bender after her discussion with David; Francine experiences gay panic; Rachel is revealed as a Parker Girl. Part 4 of Love Me Tender. Story and art by Terry Moore. Full color; 24 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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Francine and Katchoo confront the David issue; Rachel gets a disturbing phone call. Part 1 of Immortal Enemies. Story and art by Terry Moore. With this issue, Moore drops the color and returns the book to its original black-and-white. 24 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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Rachel makes a hasty, violent departure; Katchoo realizes who Francines new employer really is. Part 2 of Immortal Enemies. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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David confronts Darcy, while Katchoo tries to figure out what theyre up to. Francine learns that Freddie has her bikini pictures. Part 3 of Immortal Enemies. Story and art by Terry Moore. Last issue published by Homage before Moore returned the book to his own Abstract Studios. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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Darcy makes Katchoo an offer she can hardly refuse, while Francine goes to Detective Walsh after making a shocking discovery. Story & art by Terry Moore, with "special thanks to Harlan Ellison for his invaluable editorial advice on this issue." Includes Moore's compilation of the order the various Strangers in Paradise series should be read in. Front & back covers by Moore. Cover price $2.75.

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Darcy has a meltdown, which results in David getting shot; Katchoo discovers what Darcys master plan really is. Part 6 of Immortal Enemies. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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Revealed at last: How Katchoo, Francine and Freddie met as teenagers, in Part 1 of High School! Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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This story reveals what happened before and after teenage Francines wardrobe malfunction (the very first scene in Strangers in Paradise). Meanwhile, Katchoo has even worse problems. Part 2 of High School! Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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Princess Warrior. A Xena spoof with Francine as Xena and Katchoo as Gabrielle, although exactly which one is the sidekick is a matter of some debate. Story and art by Terry Moore. Tambi cover. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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A flashforward finds Katchoo and Francine at the end of a ten-year separation, and remembering the events that led to it. Part 1 of Sanctuary. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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If I Wake Up - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. In her art class, Katchoo is asked to display some of her paintings at a local show. David and Francine are ecstatic about it. Katchoo asks Francine to be her model, and Francine accepts. Later, an older version of Francine wakes up to find her young daughter and Marie baking biscuits with 'Aunt Katchoo' -- who Francine hasn't seen in awhile. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine Peters; David Qin; Flash forward: Francine; Katchoo; Marie Peters; Ashley (Francine's daughter). 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 2 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

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Talk to Me - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. It's a knock down, drag-out argument as the girls tear into each other about their past lives and supposed failures. Later, at Katchoo's opening, Freddie accidentally slaps a woman named Maggie. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Freddie Femur; Casey Femur; Carolyn Hobbs; Maggie. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 4 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

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The Silence of Friends - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. Francine is very upset when she sees the pictures of her that Katchoo has put up for display at Katchoo's opening. Thinking that everyone is looking at her differently, Francine packs her bags and leaves, never saying goodbye to a distraught and heart-broken Katchoo. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Freddie Femur; Casey Femur; Carolyn Hobbs. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 5 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

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Years to Go - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. David takes loving care of Katchoo after she makes herself sick following Francine's departure. Francine arrives at her mom's home and sleeps for two days before rejoining the world. Casey finds one of Katchoo's paintings of Francine in her living room, becomes angry and goes to David and Katchoo's apartment to tell them. Looking for comfort from David, Casey tackles him into a couch and tries to make out with him when Katchoo appears in the room. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Casey Femur; Marie Peters; Aunt Libby; Uncle Maury. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 6 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

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The Fear of Swimming - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. Francine comes to an understanding of herself and why she felt so threatened by Katchoo's paintings. Casey wants to be loved and needed by someone so much that she throws herself at David, then Katchoo. David gets a phone call informing him he's "Bill Gates rich," and it's too much for him. As he and Katchoo cuddle and talk about it in another room, Casey thinks theyre having sex and decides to join them. Just then, Francine walks back into the apartment. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Casey; Tambi. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 7 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

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Freddie is livid when he discovers Francine is having a hot and steamy love affair with a married man. Why couldn't it be him? Little does he know his own wife, Casey, is pursuing another man, David, who only has eyes for Katchoo! Make sense? Of course not! Don't miss this decidedly torrid issue of SIP, guaranteed to raise your blood pressure! b&w$2.75" Cover price $2.75.

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by Terry Moore ALL BEACH, ALL THE TIME?It's a special summer swimsuit issue! Francine and Katchoo hit the beach on the hot white sands of Florida's Emerald Coast. It's summer vacation, and Katchoo is determined to relax and catch a few rays, but between Francine's shrinking bikini, a raging sandcastle war, and an endless stream of love-struck college boys, Katchoo soon finds there is no rest for the weary or diplomatically challenged. b&w, 24pg$2.75" Cover price $2.75.

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by Terry Moore Francine returns from Tennessee determined to find a man and begin a new life. But when she goes back to the rent house to get her things, she finds that David and Katchoo have already left, and theyre not coming back! Will she accept their invitation to join them in an idyllic life in Hawaii, or will she stick to her decision to become the suburban mom of her dreams? Its a tough day for the girls that is rudely interrupted when Francine discovers Freddie has the nude painting of her hanging in his living room! b&w, 24pg" Cover price $2.75.

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By Terry Moore. "First Strike!" - A horrible commercial airplane crash has claimed the lives of 153 people. Katchoo and David were on that plane, traveling to New York to claim his billion-dollar inheritance. As a distraught Francine arrives on the scene, she finds Katchoo alive but badly injured and David... missing! Was it all an unfortunate accident? When Katchoo receives a bedside phone call from Tambi, the horrible truth becomes clear. BONUS! This issue features a special full-color paperdoll insert on coated cardstock. Cut out the Francine and Katchoo figures on the insert and dress them in a variety of outfits that will appear on the back cover of upcoming SiP issues! b&w, 24pg" Cover price $2.75.

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By Terry Moore. Strangers in Paradise begins a new storyline with "Twilight's Child" and provides an excellent jumping on point for new readers. Katchoo, Francine, and David's lives have been changed forever by a horrible plane crash that turns out to be a sabotage. Knowing they will never be safe until their enemies are dealt with, Katchoo goes underground in an all-out assault ? Darcy Parker style! As an added bonus, the back cover of this issue features a complete set of clothes for the SIP paperdolls published in SIP #28. From cool, vamp, to downright sexy, Francine and Katchoo never looked so hot!" Cover price $2.75.

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By Terry Moore. Katchoo sets out in search of the woman who wants to destroy her and her loved ones. But finding her won't be easy in the underground world of organized crime, so it's a good thing she has someone beside her to help in her quest - Tambi! Meanwhile, Francine shifts her attention to David, who lies helpless in a hospital bed. Nursing him in his hour of need, David finally begins to open up to Francine, and tells her the story of his violent past. BONUS: The back cover of this issue features a new set of clothes for the SiP paperdolls (published in SiP#28). From cool vamp to downright sexy, Francine and Katchoo never looked so hot! b&w, 24pg" Cover price $2.75.

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By Terry Moore. Francine spends months by David's side, helping him recuperate from his serious injuries. With Katchoo absent, David shares the secrets of his violent past and the friendship between him and Francine grows until they become close - very close. Meanwhile, Katchoo spends months retraining herself with only one goal in mind: revenge, and the complete annihilation of the enemies that have destroyed her life. PLUS! More Paper Dolls! Collect all the sexy new clothes for the Francine and Katchoo paper dolls! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.75.

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Requiem - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. Tambi, Bambi and Katchoo mount a desperate plan to rescue David and Francine from Veronica. Characters in this issue: Francine; David; Katchoo; Tambi; Bambi; Veronica. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 5 of Child of Rage.) Cover price $2.75.

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By Terry Moore. In the aftermath of their showdown against the Big Six, Francine and Katchoo return to Tennessee in hopes of rebuilding their life together. But they find an angry reception when it becomes clear that Francine's fiance, Brad, must compete for her attention against rival Katchoo! Sparks fly and someone is about to walk out of Francine's life forever! Find out in this stunning conclusion to one of the most powerful stories yet in the world of Paradise! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Okay. There's good news and bad news. The good news is: Francine finally meets her fiance's famous brother, Griffin Silver. The bad news: it's love at first sight! And Griffin is not to be trusted in matters of love, even when it concern's his own brother's fiance! Meanwhile, David gives Katchoo a bold ultimatum and leaves for Hawaii. What is his demand? Find out in this new issue of SiP! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Is Francine engaged to the right brother? She's beginning to have serious doubts after having met her fiance's famous rock star brother, Griffin Silver. But Katchoo offers a surprising solution to the dilemma - let's all go to the Bahamas for the weekend and see what happens! Put on your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride when bikinis, tequila, and too much fun in the sun bring out the truth in this bizarre foursome. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Have you ever heard the story of how Francine posed for her sculptor boyfriend in college, only to find that he produced a full-size nude statue of her that was unveiled in the center of the student courtyard on Arts & Crafts Day?! Find out what happens next in the most embarrassing moment of Francine's life - the day she was expelled from college. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. SLUMBER PARTY! In a strange turn of events, all the SIP girls end up at Casey's house for the evening, and before you know it, it's a slumber party! Katchoo, Francine, Casey, Margie and yes, even Tambi, in a night filled with T-shirts, bunny slippers, and a scathing review of love and mankind as seen through the eyes of the SIP girls! Come on, admit it, you've always wondered what Tambi looks like in a nightie! Well, here's your chance to find out. It's a perfect evening until Freddie and Chuck crash the party and all heck breaks loose! Trust us, this is one party you don't want to miss! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Things heat up when Francine spends time with David and Katchoo in the "Tropic Of Desire." This is one issue you do not want to miss! Sun, private beaches, long cool drinks, and close quarters bring pent-up desires to the surface in this long-awaited issue that will make your pulse race! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Marooned! Not a word you want to use to describe your situation, but that's exactly what happens to two of the most beloved SiP friends! Not going to say who, but one certain female goes for an afternoon sail with another certain female, and the two end up marooned on a deserted tropical island. With nothing but their bathing suits and a healthy supply of homemade margaritas, the fearless castaways suddenly find themselves in an uncomfortably intimate situation - and that's when the sand hits the fan! Find out who ends up with whom in the latest waterlogged issue! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. They're back! Young, beautiful, and bursting with vitality - it's Francine and Katchoo back in all their glory before any gangster or madwomen or middle-age crisis took them away to drama-land. Trust that if you're a SiP fan, you're going to like what you see! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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Bare Bones - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. Francine has been trying to find the right time to tell Katchoo that she is pregnant. Francine and Katchoo meet after some time and try to adjust to the changes in their lives. Tambi questions David about Katchoo with a gun pointed to his head. Characters in this issue: Francine; Katchoo; Casey; Tambi; Monica; Dumoni; David. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. It's official! SIP has turned 50! To celebrate this magic number Abstract Studio is pulling out all the stops with a special cover and 24 pages jam-packed with new stories and blooming relationships. Katchoo... dating?! Francine... stalking a married man? Casey... an exotic dancer?! Holy cow! Find out what keeps these girls up late at night in this landmark issue of SIP! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Francine moves in with Katchoo and the rumors begin flying! Freddie decides it's up to him to save Francine from her wayward path and determines to win his ex-girlfriend back. Meanwhile, Chuck bets the gang that he can kiss Katchoo before midnight (trained medical personnel will be standing by). b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. What do Elvis and Katchoo have in common? Girl trouble! This issue begins a three-part story arc focusing on the intertwined love lives of Katchoo and Francine with the Silver Surfer brothers, Brad and Griffin. Brad is Francine's former fiancé. Griffin is Brad's famous rock star brother. Brad wants Francine back. Griffin wants to help. But when he comes to meet Francine to petition on his brother's behalf, in walks Katchoo and... you won't believe it! What is the unexpected connection between the foursome that could tear them apart? b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. There's an old saying that if Katchoo ever met the "Blue Bird Of Happiness" she'd probably eat it! Well, we have the pictures to prove it. Somebody wants Katchoo dead; somebody she knows and trusts. But who? Katchoo plays a dangerous game of cat-and- mouse with an adversary she can't see, as a rogue DUCk (Deep Underground Parker Girl) stalks her disguised as a trusted friend. But which friend? Can Katchoo uncover the identity of the lethal Judas before it's too late? Find out in SIP #57! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. At 15 he was a member of L.A.'s most powerful street gang, facing murder charges and fighting for his life, both on the streets and within his own household. This is the second in a three-part mini-series telling David's Story. From a life of violence and incest to faith and love, find out why SiP's quietest character may be its most deadly. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. At seventeen David is a former L.A. street gang member with a bloody past. Now he's trying to build a new life at an eastern school, and the future looks bright... until he comes home to visit and meets an under-aged call girl named Katchoo. This is the final chapter in a 3-part story arc detailing the origin of one of comic's most heartbreaking love stories. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. In the wake of her art world debut, Katchoo finds her paintings are suddenly in demand and women of all ages come out of the woodwork to commission one of her infamous nude portraits. But an anonymous patron wants to buy one painting in particular, no matter what the price... "Portrait Of Francine!" b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Katchoo's nude portraits are the talk of the town, in fact everybody wants one! But an anonymous patron insists on buying one painting at any price ? "Portrait of Francine!" Katchoo won't sell until she knows who and why, and begins an investigation of all possible 'suspects'... leading her to a startling discovery. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.75.

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By Terry Moore. Katchoos model Sara reveals what her real job is; Francine reconnects with her dad. Part 5 of Tomorrow Now. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Things heat up as the SiP gang makes their presence known in the original Sin City... Las Vegas! We can't tell you anymore without giving away the surprise of the year! Trust us, SiP finishes the year with a bang readers won't soon forget! 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. The SiP gang is back together! Katchoo, Casey and David decide to open their own art studio together in Houston. They need a receptionist though, and you'll never guess who applies for the job! 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Freddie is trying to impress a very important client who thinks he is happily married. When the client wants to take Freddie and his "wife" out to dinner, Katchoo gets talked into playing the role. See the couple that would make Tennessee Williams run for his life in "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?" 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Francine and Katchoo meet face to face for the first time since Francine's wedding. Is it fireworks or handkerchiefs, and what happened to the forecasted ten-year split? The answers will shock you! 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Casey devises a plan to bring Francine and Katchoo back together again, with David as an unwilling participant. Meanwhile Detective Walsh and the beautiful pathologist, Emily, pursue Houston's deadly body bomber. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. In this emotionally hard-hitting issue, David's dark secret comes out when Tambi learns about his condition, and life for the SiP friends will never be the same. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. This issue: Casey begs David to marry her and give her a child, but Katchoo wants to marry David as well. Which one will he choose? 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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By Terry Moore. Casey realizes she can't have the future she hoped for and makes a decision that affects the entire SiP gang. 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.