Strangers In Paradise: Book 1, Terry Moore

When asked what motivated him to write Strangers In Paradise, Terry Moore responded that he had started with a question: “What is it like to be a woman walking around in a planet full of predators and trying to match up with one?”

Commonly hailed as Moore’s magnum opus, SiP tells the story of Katchoo, a beautiful and tough-but-lovable girl, who’s fierce, loyal, and happens to be into girls. Her best friend/love of her life, Francine, is the equally loyal and curvaceous-but-stunning better half of Katchoo. Unfortunately, Francine happens to be into boys. And what about David? Who is he into? Although Moore tiptoes around the whole gay factor, he makes it clear that no matter what sex they’re into, the two girls are soul mates. SiP is an extremely addictive read, chock-full of comedy, action, and drama, especially once the madam mob boss steps onto the scene to collect money from Katchoo. The characters are deep, believable, and, more often than not, tough as nails. SiP is more than deserving of the many awards it’s won over the years. It serves as a gateway drug for non-comic people, especially women looking to see a stronger reflection of their gender than the typical flimsy comic book heroine.

This comic is recommended for Teen readers, ages 13 and up.

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