funny paper(s)

noun

Definition of funny paper(s)next
as in comic book

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  1. comic book
  2. graphic novel
  3. funny
  4. comic strip
Noun
  • Wrangling a sprawling cast and eye-popping visuals that look lush in either the black-and-white or color versions, the series was not only popular amongst the comic book crowd, but was nominated for a whopping 11 Emmy nominations.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Anime Avengers Assemble Marvel Tokon is a combination of American and Japanese sensibilities, blending Western comic book characters with Eastern visual flair.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of comic book
Noun
  • No More) to be called The Night Egg at the Culture Club (named after a club in Moyoco Anno’s graphic novel).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The idea of soundtracking a graphic novel is an interesting one, and when enjoyed together, Cathedral can be an immersive experience.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of graphic novel
Noun
  • Another thing Rylo’s got going for him is his penchant for being laugh-out-loud funny.
    — Drew Millard, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of funny
Noun
  • The Hickman Kewpies are named after a naked, smiling baby who was a favorite in a comic strip and later dolls and figurines.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But the closest Fleming ever came to describing Bond outside the books was while working with cartoonist John McLusky in the late 1950s on a comic strip for the Daily Express.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of comic strip
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