How to Use the comics in a Sentence

the comics

plural noun
  • Veb The creature made of ooze and obsessed with holes isn’t from the comics.
    Richard Newby, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2023
  • This theme remains in the comics as a reminder of the oppressed.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The central metaphor wouldn’t work if the mechanics of the comics itself weren’t up to par.
    Gyasi Hall, Longreads, 12 Sep. 2023
  • In the comics, she is described as a witch with very pale skin, and always wears a tight black dress.
    Emily Burack, Town & Country, 10 Dec. 2022
  • There are some actors where their son or daughter likes the comics.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Readers of the comics pages are going to notice some changes this week.
    David Hulen, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Fans come from all over for exclusive merch and rare books made by the Big Names of the comics pantheon.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
  • Azari’s design in the comics is based on his appearance in Next Avengers.
    Richard Newby, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2023
  • In the comics, Supergirl dates back to Action Comics No. 252.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Each Kang present here will likely be recognized by fans of the comics.
    Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2023
  • No one’s making fun of his purple cape or his big purple boots from the comics.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2023
  • In the comics, Namor is the mutant son of a human explorer and an Atlantean princess.
    Nili Blanck, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022
  • How did a member of one of rock’s most iconic bands find himself in the comics business?
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Most of the comics interviewed discuss the racial divide in the city’s comedy clubs, the North and South Side of it all.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
  • An official plotline for the movie hasn’t been announced yet, though the comics could tease what’s in store.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
  • Wolverine in the comics is called ‘Lil’ Fireplugs’ sometimes.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 July 2024
  • In the comics, the pair do reconcile, and Echo forgoes her villainous ways and becomes a part of the Avengers.
    Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 18 May 2023
  • In contrast to the comics, the story of The Umbrella Academy is far from over.
    Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 9 Aug. 2024
  • That caterpillar is the comics villain Mister Mind, who first popped up in the end-credits scene of the first film.
    Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2023
  • In the comics, Delilah is an assassin who grapples with Spider-Man a few times.
    EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Linda Stogner was the first person to give me stage time, all the comics in Dallas know Linda.
    Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Blade was a character that nobody knew from the comics, or very few people knew.
    Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 July 2024
  • The attack itself is actually pretty brief, which added to the tragedy in the comics.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 18 May 2024
  • Aneka, a long-running character in the comics, was a newcomer to the movies.
    Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Hollywood has flirted with adapting the comics, with its Star Wars and Star Trek tones, for over two decades.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Attempting to obscure the truth, the comics page’s Bruce Tinsley jokes about the far-right’s embrace of fascism.
    Jaime Welton, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
  • In her research for directing the tour, Thompson went back to the comics and radio shows for guidance.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2024
  • And of course, the introduction of the Miles character in the comics was a point of controversy.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • In fact, Way has alluded to the comics being eight or nine volumes, and so far, four have been released.
    Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 9 Aug. 2024
  • In the comics, Victor Timely is a version of Kang who travels back in time to 1900s Wisconsin.
    Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2023

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