noun
comic
A story told through a sequence of drawings, often with words.
Maya reads a comic about astronauts exploring a distant planet.
Etymology
Greek kōmikos meant relating to comedy. Comic strips were associated with humor, and their shortened name extended to stories told in successive drawings even when the subject was serious.
More examples
- He draws a comic about life with his little sister.
- The library has comics for readers of all ages.
- This comic tells its entire story without a single word.
Forms
comic · comics
Similar words
- comic strip
- Usually a short sequence of panels rather than a longer work.
- graphic novel
- Usually a book-length narrative rather than a short illustrated story.