the comics

plural noun

: the comic strips in a newspaper : the part of a newspaper that has comic strips

Did you read the comics today?

Examples of the comics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Known in the comics by her real name Alison Blaire, Dazzler is a mutant who can convert sound vibrations into various forms of light, like lasers, strobes, blasts holograms and more. —

Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 The attack itself is actually pretty brief, which added to the tragedy in the comics. —

Adam B. Vary, Variety, 18 May 2024 The company is known for its television series, including The Walking Dead and Invincible, adapted from the comics by Skybound founder Kirkman. —

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024 This ambition wasn’t lost on the comics Sunday night. —

Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024 In the comics, Delilah is an assassin who grapples with Spider-Man a few times. —

EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023 In the comics, Ezekiel underwent a ritual that gave him a Spider-Totem, which grants a person similar powers to that of Spider-Man. —

EW.com, 15 Nov. 2023 In an industry now defined by Hollywood, the news of a re-release of comics featuring match-ups between the companies’ stars sent waves of curiosity, nostalgia and hopes for more throughout the comics industry. —

John Towfighi, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 As Reggie Mantle, Melton starred in Riverdale, a TV adaption of the comics that ran for six seasons on The CW, beginning in January 2017. —

Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024

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