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?

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In the comics, Swamp Thing is an antihero character that seeks to protect nature and humanity. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 June 2025 Drinking a Cherry Coke and reading the comics at Leng’s Fountain in Grand Marais. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 26 June 2025 Hardcore fans of the comics will also enjoy a character reveal that will have huge implications for future Marvel adventures. Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 June 2025 In the comics, Riri Williams was introduced in 2016 as a high-level genius who manages to construct her own battle armor in the vein of Tony Stark. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the comics

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