Cómic (en. Comic)

/ˈko.mik/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A series of illustrations that tell a story sequentially.

Since I was a child, I have always enjoyed reading superhero comics.

Desde niño, siempre he disfrutado de leer cómics de superhéroes.

Magazine or book that publishes comics.

I bought the latest issue of the comic at the store.

Compré el último número del cómic en la tienda.

Work of fiction in the form of panels that evokes humor.

The comic has a very ironic touch that made me laugh.

El cómic tiene un toque muy irónico que me hizo reír.

From the English 'comic', which in turn comes from the Greek 'komikos', related to comedy.

author comic

A comic created by a single author that often highlights their personal style.

cómic de autor

classic comic

Comics that are considered traditional or highly influential.

cómic clásico

underground comic

Comic produced independently that usually addresses alternative themes.

cómic underground

illustration

Visual representation that accompanies a text.

ilustración

script

Text that serves as the basis for a comic.

guion

panel

Each of the sections that make up a comic.

viñeta

Low-quality or poorly crafted comic.

That comic is a 'fanzine'; it doesn't have as much care as professional comics.

Ese cómic es un 'fanzine'; no tiene tanto esmero como los cómics profesionales.

Comic sold at a very low price.

I bought a clearance comic at the second-hand store.

Compré un cómic de saldo en la tienda de segunda mano.