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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As subsequently argued by many, including nonprofit Stand Up for Stand Up, this evolution of SiriusXM’s comedy programming had quietly taken away a reliable source of revenue for many of the comics who need it most. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 While Señorita Rio retired from the comics pages in 1950, she was later revived as Rita Rio by AC Comics in 1994. — Gaby Iori october 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 Finally, in a twist on the classic Green Lantern oath from the comics, John personalizes the phrase with an emphasis on his newfound accepting of his fear. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The Lawrence Brothers are embarking on a new adventure as detectives — at least, in the comics. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the comics

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“The comics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20comics. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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