MILWAUKIE, Ore., (February 18, 2026)—Dark Horse Comics is pleased to announce a new partnership with Eisner, Harvey, Reuben, and Inkwell Award—winning cartoonist Terry Moore and Abstract Studio. The imprint launches October 2026 with the release of the Strangers in Paradise Omnibus, a new hardcover edition of the cult-classic story featuring newly designed pages and a brand-new cover by Moore created exclusively for this Dark Horse edition. The first volume will collect Strangers in Paradise Volumes 1 (issues #1—#3), 2 (issues #1-#13) and 3 (issues #1—#7) and will also include a curated selection of bonus content, offering readers a deeper look into the series. This edition will be perfect for new readers and is an essential upgrade for longtime fans. About Strangers in Paradise:Strangers in Paradise is the compelling love story of three unlikely friends who find themselves bound together by their pasts…
Katchoo is a beautiful young woman living in the spare bedroom of her high school friend, Francine. Brash and outspoken, Katchoo makes no secret of her love for Francine, but that’s not an option for the shy, insecure woman who looks for Prince Charming in a series of bad boyfriends. Enter David, a gentle but persistent artist who seems determined to win Katchoo’s heart. The resulting triangle is a touching comedy of romantic errors that takes the trio down a complicated road of murder, mayhem, and love, featuring an array of characters, including crime bosses, psychopaths, and well-meaning friends.
The Strangers in Paradise Omnibus Volume 1 (hardcover, 480 pages, 10.1875 x 6.625”) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on October 13, 2026. It is nowavailable for preorder at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $39.99. Praise for Terry Moore and Strangers in Paradise:“Terry Moore is among the best living comics creators today.”—Bleeding Cool
“It is a pleasure to see the storytelling craft of Terry Moore and the acting that he is able to illustrate on the page.”—Geek’d Out
“Terry Moore has crafted one brilliant tale after another with series like Echo and Rachel Rising.”—IGN “Moore’s writing is mesmerizing and he gets humans better than anyone I’ve ever read. His artwork matches perfectly.”—Fantasy Book Review “Strangers in Paradise is one of the best indie comics of the ’90s, premiering in 1993. It’s consistently fantastic, and will enthrall you from the beginning.”—Comicbook.com
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