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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The tickets were selling out, and Shore was charging $5 at the door, but none of the comics were getting paid.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
While each have proven their comedic chops between writers rooms and club stages, a couple of the comics do not currently have representation.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Alec Baldwin and others looked back on their presidential impersonations in the film, which suggests the comics may have played a major role in shaping how Americans perceived their leaders.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In the comics, there are many versions of Luthor’s suit.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
While each have proven their comedic chops between writers rooms and club stages, a couple of the comics do not currently have representation.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Alec Baldwin and others looked back on their presidential impersonations in the film, which suggests the comics may have played a major role in shaping how Americans perceived their leaders.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 June 2026
In the comics, there are many versions of Luthor’s suit.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
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“The comics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20comics. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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