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[kom-ik] / ˈkɒm ɪk /


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The Instagram post was filled with love for the comic icon, a regular guy eager to take a selfie with a fan.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Mr. Gervais, whose eagerness to offend has made him something of a polarizing comic commodity, isn’t doing anything here that will damage his brand as a provocateur.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

As a political reporter, I came away from Comic Con with one overriding impression: If world politics were more like the comic book world, reality would be a safer, saner and healthier place.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

“It sounds ridiculous. Like something we’d make up on our way to the comic book store,” Otto said.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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

Moreover, it was entirely separate from the character’s source comics, with no mention of Batman to be found.

From Salon Jun. 27, 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

Noodles would read his comics and draw in his book, and Needles, who at the time was still known as Ricky, would kick freestyle raps about whatever he saw on the street.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds




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