Moore had previously signed with DBD in 2003 (see “Abstract Studio Goes with Diamond for Booktrade”). “Abstract Studio is a creator owned business and they saw the potential of graphic novels in bookstores and libraries back in the early 2000s,” Rich Johnson, Vice President Sales and Business Development at DBD, told ICv2. “At that time these markets were unfortunately not ready for a book like Strangers In Paradise. As a result, Abstract decided to focus their efforts on the direct market. Now that bookstores and libraries are eager for these kinds of stories, Abstract is focusing their efforts again towards booksellers and librarians. It's perfect timing for Abstract Studio as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Strangers In Paradise.”
The first volume of the new edition of Strangers In Paradise will be published by Abstract Studio on June 20, 2023, as a 480-page paperback with an MSRP of $26.95. The complete series will be collected in four volumes.