the comics
plural noun
: the comic strips in a newspaper : the part of a newspaper that has comic strips
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The acidity of Siegel’s original title has rarely made it into the comics, movies, or other properties starring the caped iteration.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
Mister Terrific, in this case, is a certified super genius, and here’s how he’s described in the comics:
Michael Holt was a child prodigy who demonstrated advanced intelligence at a young age, comprehending the works of physicists Niels Bohr, Albert Einstein, Max Planck, and Richard Feynman.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Chapman has also worked in the comics and film spaces.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
She was often partnered with Conan the Barbarian in the comics.
—EW.com, 10 July 2025
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
Mister Terrific, in this case, is a certified super genius, and here’s how he’s described in the comics:
Michael Holt was a child prodigy who demonstrated advanced intelligence at a young age, comprehending the works of physicists Niels Bohr, Albert Einstein, Max Planck, and Richard Feynman.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Chapman has also worked in the comics and film spaces.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
She was often partnered with Conan the Barbarian in the comics.
—EW.com, 10 July 2025
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“The comics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20comics. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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