Strangers in Paradise Omnibus Volume 1

Terry Moore’s Eisner Award–winning masterwork returns in its definitive hardcover format—an essential character-driven drama that blends romance, crime, and emotional realism, positioned as the cornerstone title launching Abstract Studio at Dark Horse Comics.

Dark Horse Comics proudly welcomes Terry Moore’s celebrated Abstract Studio as a new imprint, bringing Moore’s award-winning library of character-driven, genre-blending masterworks to a wider audience than ever before. The launch begins with definitive hardcover editions of two of his most acclaimed series—Strangers in Paradise and Rachel Rising—each featuring brand-new covers by Terry Moore, fresh design treatments, and select bonus material exclusive to this line.

Celebrate the landmark series that redefined independent comics. Strangers in Paradise Omnibus Volume 1 gathers the opening arcs of Terry Moore’s Eisner Award–winning epic into a premium hardcover edition—now under the new Abstract Studio | Dark Horse Comics imprint.

Follow Katchoo, Francine, and David as their lives collide in a story that effortlessly blends romance, noir, crime, and heartfelt drama. Moore’s sharp writing and expressive artwork set a new standard for emotional storytelling, and this definitive collection presents the series like never before.

This edition features a brand-new cover illustrated by Terry Moore, along with newly designed pages created exclusively for this Dark Horse release. The volume also includes a curated selection of bonus content, offering readers a deeper look into the series.

A perfect entry point for new readers and an essential upgrade for longtime fans, this omnibus marks the beginning of a new era for one of comics’ most beloved sagas.

This volume collects:

Strangers in Paradise volume one: issues 1–3
Strangers in Paradise volume two: issues 1–13
Strangers in Paradise volume three: issues 1–7