Strangers in Paradise #19
In "Nothing Gold Can Stay," Terry Moore crafts a poignant, character-driven moment as Katchoo and Francine reunite after a decade of silence, their conversation carrying the weight of time and unspoken history. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, shifting between past confessions and a present moment where Francine models for Katchoo, all rendered in Moore’s signature expressive style. The cover by Terry Moore captures the emotional resonance of this intimate, layered encounter.
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Katchoo and Francine catch up after 10 years of not speaking to each other. Just as Katchoo tells Francine what happened to David, the story cuts back to the present day, with Francine modeling for Katchoo.
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