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It’s always a good time to dive into one of writer-artist Terry Moore’s series, and the first volume of Parker Girls is no exception. This book reprints Parker Girls #1-5 and it sits firmly in the same world as Moore’s acclaimed Stranges in Paradise.

Since the debut of his original Strangers in Paradise mini-series, Moore’s calling card has been a unique blend of very human characters in tumultuous and often over-the-top situations. Raw emotions, intimidation, deadly consequences, big stakes, and even humor are the gravy for this one.

As always, when a creator has earned your trust, part of the fun is seeing where he or she will take you and what stops you’ll make along the way. Parker Girls checks all the boxes to which Terry Moore fans are accustomed and then some!

– J.C. Vaughn