Comics terminology

General terms

Terms commonly used in comic art.

Genre-specific terms

Terminology specific to certain genres of the ninth art.

Stylistic terms

Terms describing various art styles and narrative techniques.

Technical terms

Specific terminology for describing drawing techniques, printing processes, or digitization procedures.

Historical terms

Terms describing specific eras and milestones in the history of comic art.

Cultural terms

Terms describing cultural influences and phenomena within comic art.

Awards and prizes