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Serial: Omnibus
SERIAL is the story of a 10 year old girl tracking down a serial killer. Zoe has been ten years old for fifty years. Most of her life has been spent on the run fighting the demon that lived within her, kept her young and turned her into a serial killer. Now free of the demon, Zoe discovers her childhood friend is the latest victim in a string of murders. Determined to put an end to the reign of terror, Zoe uses her own deadly skills to stalk the predator and avenge her fallen friend.
This omnibus edition collects all the issues into a single hardback.
This omnibus edition collects all the issues into a single hardback.
200 pages, Hardcover
First published March 30, 2022
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About the author
Terry Moore
824 books648 followersFollowing the examples of independent comic creators such as Dave Sim and Jeff Smith, he decided to publish Strangers in Paradise himself through his own Houston-based "Abstract Studios" imprint, and has frequently mentioned a desire to do a syndicated cartoon strip in the authors notes at the back of the Strangers in Paradise collection books. He has also mentioned his greatest career influence is Peanuts' Charles Schulz.[1] Some of Moore's strip work can additionally be found in his Paradise, Too! publications.
His work has won him recognition in the comics industry, including receiving the Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story in 1996 for Strangers in Paradise #1-8, which was collected in the trade paperback "I Dream of You".
It was announced on June 15th, 2007 that Moore would be taking over for Sean McKeever as writer of Marvel Comics's Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane series starting with a new issue #1. On July 27th, Marvel announced that Moore would also take over for Joss Whedon as writer of Marvel's Runaways.[2]
On November 19th, 2007 Terry Moore announced in his blog that his new self-published series would be named Echo and its first issue would appear on March 5th, 2008.[3]
His work has won him recognition in the comics industry, including receiving the Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story in 1996 for Strangers in Paradise #1-8, which was collected in the trade paperback "I Dream of You".
It was announced on June 15th, 2007 that Moore would be taking over for Sean McKeever as writer of Marvel Comics's Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane series starting with a new issue #1. On July 27th, Marvel announced that Moore would also take over for Joss Whedon as writer of Marvel's Runaways.[2]
On November 19th, 2007 Terry Moore announced in his blog that his new self-published series would be named Echo and its first issue would appear on March 5th, 2008.[3]
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March 3, 2025
Zoe, a psychopathic killer who looks like a little girl, chases a psychopathic killer who looks like a harmless woman, but has killed one of Zoe’s few friends.
This graphic novel is a lot less funny than the author’s other books and much more brutal, cruel and grim. And yet I have a suspicion that you’ll sympathize with the female main characters, both of them assassins. At least I did.
It’s definitely the darkest work by Terry Moore that I’ve ever read. So far …
4.5 stars.
This graphic novel is a lot less funny than the author’s other books and much more brutal, cruel and grim. And yet I have a suspicion that you’ll sympathize with the female main characters, both of them assassins. At least I did.
It’s definitely the darkest work by Terry Moore that I’ve ever read. So far …
4.5 stars.
May 5, 2022
Terry Moore once again proves that he's a master of visual storytelling!
Terry Moore's creation - the preteen serial killer, Zoe, has been an absolute creepy joy in most things I've read. That said, there's nothing to fear here if you're a new reader. There is no looming sense of missing out at all with Serial.
There's no getting away from the fact that this book is very mature, graphic and extremely on the knuckle with both its content and themes - so tread carefully! Terry Moore handles this exceptionally well though with a cat and mouse premise that gives way into plot twists and reveals that make for some great pacing and even some quite heartfelt moments!
It can be light on dialogue in parts, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing and just further serves to show how good Moore is at telling a visual story with his quirky yet exceptional illustrations.
Overall, this was a near perfect read for me. Everything is on point here from the creepy characterisation through to the cleverly thought out plot and illustrations! Serial is a book I just couldn't put down and I'd highly recommend it.
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My Score: 9/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Terry Moore's creation - the preteen serial killer, Zoe, has been an absolute creepy joy in most things I've read. That said, there's nothing to fear here if you're a new reader. There is no looming sense of missing out at all with Serial.
There's no getting away from the fact that this book is very mature, graphic and extremely on the knuckle with both its content and themes - so tread carefully! Terry Moore handles this exceptionally well though with a cat and mouse premise that gives way into plot twists and reveals that make for some great pacing and even some quite heartfelt moments!
It can be light on dialogue in parts, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing and just further serves to show how good Moore is at telling a visual story with his quirky yet exceptional illustrations.
Overall, this was a near perfect read for me. Everything is on point here from the creepy characterisation through to the cleverly thought out plot and illustrations! Serial is a book I just couldn't put down and I'd highly recommend it.
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My Score: 9/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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August 4, 2022
Pure awesomeness, but I'm biased. I love Zoe. I love Terry Moore's art. The story here has some flaws and omissions, but I didn't care, I'm too invested in this world.
July 4, 2022
4.5 Stars
June 2, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
April 12, 2022
So Zoe's a 50 year old serial killer who looks like 10 year old girl (I'm assuming this book takes place somewhere between the end of Rachel Rising Omnibus and the beginning of Strangers In Paradise XXV Omnibus) and her friend and the friend's husband have just been brutally killed. What we have here is a kind of detective story where our old/young serial killer is trying to track down another serial killer before the police do.
Terry Moore's artwork is great as always, the story is full of morally gray areas like "why is killing objectively bad people wrong" and the plot works.
I docked a star because (like in pretty much all of Terry's book) while the women in the book can span the spectrum of pretty to plain, smart to stupid, good to evil, the male characters always end up being stupid, self-pitying, misogynistic a*sholes except for the one token guy character in the whole book who isn't.
Terry Moore's artwork is great as always, the story is full of morally gray areas like "why is killing objectively bad people wrong" and the plot works.
I docked a star because (like in pretty much all of Terry's book) while the women in the book can span the spectrum of pretty to plain, smart to stupid, good to evil, the male characters always end up being stupid, self-pitying, misogynistic a*sholes except for the one token guy character in the whole book who isn't.
November 2, 2022
Acheté par hasard et c'était trop bien !
Plein de TW par contre, ça parle de serial killers, d'agressions sexuelles, plein de meurtres, etc.
Plein de TW par contre, ça parle de serial killers, d'agressions sexuelles, plein de meurtres, etc.
September 29, 2023
I enjoyed this book a lot! Spinning out of Rachel Rising, this series takes a totally different turn and improves in so many ways. This book knows what it is and it does it well. The pacing in this book works very well. Terry Moore created a really good crime thriller mystery with this one!
October 4, 2025
Dall’universo narrativo di Strangers in Paradise (citato) e da Rachel Rising, sua diramazione horror, una serie tutta dedicata a Zoe, l’infernale undicenne (“- Sei una ragazza atipica. Quanti anni hai?
- Non lo so. Solo il diavolo lo sa per certo”), bimba curiosa e spietata omicida.
Personaggio atipico, anti-eroina per eccellenza a cui Moore dona un senso dell’umorismo infantile che si trova sulle tracce di un’altra serial killer.
Il tratto di Moore è sempre elegante, dettagliatissimo, distinguibile, buona la caratterizzazione dei personaggi (l’attenzione dedicata alla costruzione dei personaggi femminili e delle loro dinamiche è un suo tratto distintivo).
La trama non è avvincente quanto quella delle storie che caratterizzano i suoi archi narrativi di maggior respiro, ma è difficile lasciar da parte il volume, una volta iniziato. Da leggere dopo la già citata serie Rachel Rising.
- Non lo so. Solo il diavolo lo sa per certo”), bimba curiosa e spietata omicida.
Personaggio atipico, anti-eroina per eccellenza a cui Moore dona un senso dell’umorismo infantile che si trova sulle tracce di un’altra serial killer.
Il tratto di Moore è sempre elegante, dettagliatissimo, distinguibile, buona la caratterizzazione dei personaggi (l’attenzione dedicata alla costruzione dei personaggi femminili e delle loro dinamiche è un suo tratto distintivo).
La trama non è avvincente quanto quella delle storie che caratterizzano i suoi archi narrativi di maggior respiro, ma è difficile lasciar da parte il volume, una volta iniziato. Da leggere dopo la già citata serie Rachel Rising.
May 31, 2024
Zoé est une quarantenaire bloquée dans le corps d'une enfant de 10 ans. Sa meilleure amie est victime d'une tueuse en série. Malgré son physique, Zoé manie bien les armes et sait enquêter : elle en fait son affaire.
Une histoire à la fois déjantée et sérieuse. Des personnages hauts en couleurs, qui vont au bout de leur projet. Vraiment sympa.
Une histoire à la fois déjantée et sérieuse. Des personnages hauts en couleurs, qui vont au bout de leur projet. Vraiment sympa.
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May 1, 2024Spin off credo di Rachel raising. E senza quello si capisce poco. Assolutamente dimenticabile in questo contesto. Non lo valuto perché mi manca la base con cui confrontarlo.
March 4, 2025
Fue un regalo, no estoy acostumbrada a este tipo de lectura pero me ha gustado mucho. Se me hizo muy ameno y sin duda si sigue la saga me leeré el siguiente.
June 30, 2022
I read this after reading Rachel Rising by the same author, as it's set in the same reality with one of the same characters, Zoe, an ageless murderer in the body of a young girl who sets out to avenge the death of her friend at the hands of another killer. I enjoyed the last series and I enjoyed this, there is a build up of tension as Zoe begins tracking her quarry, only to in turn realise that she is being tracked herself. I don't want to say too much because it'd spoil it for anyone who follows, but I would recommend you read both these books if nothing else.
June 12, 2025
So there's this creepy kind of cool story about a girl named Zoe who looks like she's 10 years old, but she's actually 50 and a serial killer. Her best friend and the friend's husband just got murdered, and now Zoe is trying to find the killer before the police do. It's kind of like a murder mystery, but with another killer doing the investigating.
The drawings are really good, and the story makes you think about tough stuff, like if it’s always wrong to kill someone—even if they’re a bad person. The only thing I didn’t love was how most of the guy characters are either dumb or mean, except for like one decent guy. But overall, it’s a pretty intense and interesting read.
The drawings are really good, and the story makes you think about tough stuff, like if it’s always wrong to kill someone—even if they’re a bad person. The only thing I didn’t love was how most of the guy characters are either dumb or mean, except for like one decent guy. But overall, it’s a pretty intense and interesting read.
October 8, 2025
After reading the Excellent "Rachel Rising" by Terry Moore I searched out more books written and drawn by him. First up is the book "Serial" and it did not disappoint. Like Rachel Rising it kept me turning the page to read what was coming next. It has a dark tone with interesting and somewhat sympathetic characters. The dialogue between the characters has a nice and natural flow. It does not seems forced nor is it overly wordy.
The art is gorgeous with simple line art. Terry Moore is able to create great facial expressions and emotions with just a few lines.
The art is gorgeous with simple line art. Terry Moore is able to create great facial expressions and emotions with just a few lines.
September 9, 2023
Dark but brilliant
I do not tend to gush, but T.Moore is incredible. I will start a book, sometimes think "Gee, I don't really know if I like this" and I am suddenly at or near the end of the book/series. Mr. Moore has a real talent for character development as well as roping the reader (at least THIS reader) in, with little hope of escape. So, even if you don't care for the tale at the start, be sure to give it a GOOD chance.
I do not tend to gush, but T.Moore is incredible. I will start a book, sometimes think "Gee, I don't really know if I like this" and I am suddenly at or near the end of the book/series. Mr. Moore has a real talent for character development as well as roping the reader (at least THIS reader) in, with little hope of escape. So, even if you don't care for the tale at the start, be sure to give it a GOOD chance.
June 9, 2022
Love terry moore
October 30, 2022
This was great! It got even better when I found out that there are more!
May 13, 2023
Trop chouette de retrouver Terry Moore et l'univers de Rachel Rising, j'espère qu'il y aura une suite !
May 27, 2023
I did not put this down. It was a fantastic read! 4.5 stars. I’m in love with the art also. Terry Moore is a new favorite of mine now.
October 25, 2024
Pretty good, pretty gory and pretty brutal thriller
August 14, 2025
Garanzia
September 17, 2025
Très bonne BD, je vais très probablement lire d’autres œuvres de cet auteur car j’ai adoré le style déroutant mêlant étrange, meurtre, justice et féminisme de cet ouvrage
November 30, 2025
‘Se un lupo attacca… Non devi incolpare te stessa, ma il lupo. E poi devi ucciderlo.’
June 16, 2022
The cover is the worst image of this omnibus !
The inside is absolutely badass
The inside is absolutely badass
March 1, 2023
Zoé est une gamine de 10 ans qui court après une femme qui tue les personnes qui abusent d'enfants. Elle traque cette femme en devançant la police mais finit par se faire attraper.
Zoé est une gosse un peu spéciale... elle a 10 ans certes mais elle semble en avoir plus et il se trouve qu'elle tue également...
Au final, quand elle retrouve la femme, Jenni, elles se battent et avec un peu d'aide, Zoé finit par gagner.
Les dessins sont plutôt beaux et l'intrigue est vraiment sympa... Un thriller haletant et prenant, on s'y perdrait presque entre les deux psychopathes.
Zoé est une gosse un peu spéciale... elle a 10 ans certes mais elle semble en avoir plus et il se trouve qu'elle tue également...
Au final, quand elle retrouve la femme, Jenni, elles se battent et avec un peu d'aide, Zoé finit par gagner.
Les dessins sont plutôt beaux et l'intrigue est vraiment sympa... Un thriller haletant et prenant, on s'y perdrait presque entre les deux psychopathes.
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