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[kom-ik] / ˈkɒm ɪk /


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Those who trust these writers’ capabilities with using comic book properties as springboards to examine thornier issues can probably deduce that “Lanterns” is employing it for a specific reason.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

And as Britain's political landscape fragments, Binface has become more than a comic sideshow.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The Daily Telegraph, external echoed that a "decent director" was needed, concluding that the show is "delivered with too much actorly poise, and no sense whatsoever for comic timing".

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Burbank has an independent video game store, a board game store, a vintage toy store, a year-round Halloween store, the Horror Boodega convenience store and two comic book stores, Reifenberg said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

“I approach, you watch close, I’m a threat,” I rap, and there’s Malik’s secret footage of the clerk who followed us around the Midtown comic shop a few months ago.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

Typically people dress up as characters -- human or otherwise -- from movies, series, comics, pop culture, fantasy, roleplay or computer games.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

The show is normally anchored by a well-known comedian, who introduces two other comics to present their own stand-up routines at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

By funneling its characters into every monetizable outlet imaginable—merchandise, books and comics, soundtracks, park attractions, Broadway and ice shows, corporate partnerships—Disney amortized costs across the many flywheel revenue opportunities spanning decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

The tickets were selling out, and Shore was charging $5 at the door, but none of the comics were getting paid.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

He has a trunk full of comics and cool posters.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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