Used generically in the industry and throughout the site to refer to any sort of literature that combines story and art, whether as an ongoing series, mini-series, maxi-series, graphic novel, or other format.

A form of literature that tells a story in a sequential, graphical narrative.

The section of a newspaper containing mostly comic strips; -- called also funnies and funny papers. Many but not all newspapers have a comics section.

Denotes any game that uses characters or settings based off comic books (or strips). Examples: The Punisher, X-Men, etc.

Juxtaposed pictorial and other images in deliberate sequence (from the book "Understanding Comics - The Invisible Art" by Scott McCloud.

a group of independent artists who are joining together to venture into the wide, wonderful, intimidating world of self publishing

topographic maps

a combination of my comic efforts