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 seminal comic, a Batman tale that ended up reshaping the comics medium, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Anyone who’s read the comics is very familiar with that.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
As for the comics, a Seaver in a PSA 9 sold last year for $8,100 (Card Ladder says PSA has graded only eight total).
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Currently, Six Flags parks also have a deal to brand attractions with characters from the DC Universe, with multiple roller coasters and other rides themed to characters like Batman, Superman, Catwoman, Wonder Woman, the Joker, and more heroes and villains from the comics space.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Anyone who’s read the comics is very familiar with that.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
As for the comics, a Seaver in a PSA 9 sold last year for $8,100 (Card Ladder says PSA has graded only eight total).
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Currently, Six Flags parks also have a deal to brand attractions with characters from the DC Universe, with multiple roller coasters and other rides themed to characters like Batman, Superman, Catwoman, Wonder Woman, the Joker, and more heroes and villains from the comics space.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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“The comics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20comics. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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