comics

Definitions

noun

1

the medium of comic books, comic strips, and other sequential art

[bold in original] "Comics" is the word worth defining, as it refers to the medium itself, not a specific object as "comic book" or "comic strip" do."

Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide by Lyga, Allyson and Lyga, Barry. (June 30, 2004) p. 162, →ISBN [bold in original] The plural of comic is typically used as a singular (as "politics" is) to refer to the entire medium or industry. Hence, "comics industry" or "comics creators."

Collocations

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ADJ.

bold, complete, erotic, hobby, loved, many, original, recent

My brother loved comics as a kid and still collects them today.

VERB + COMICS

ask, book, borrowed, buy, can't, cannot, chuckled, collects

My little brother borrowed comics from the library every weekend last summer.

COMICS + NOUN

cream, ice, sister, word

My sister loves reading comics more than watching TV shows.

PREP.

from, in, on, than, without, without

I used to read comics in bed every night before falling asleep.

ADV.

always, usually

My kids always read comics before bedtime.

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Example Bank

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[bold in original] "Comics" is the word worth defining, as it refers to the medium itself, not a specific object as "comic book" or "comic strip" do."

Wiktionary

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Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide by Lyga, Allyson and Lyga, Barry. (June 30, 2004) p. 162, →ISBN [bold in original] The plural of comic is typically used as a singular (as "poli

Wiktionary

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Really? My hobby is reading comics.

Tatoeba · #34038

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Students don't read many books because of TV and comics.

Tatoeba · #39185

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If you ask me, reading comics is a complete waste of time.

Tatoeba · #239707

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Many high school students hang around at book stores reading comics.

Tatoeba · #241270