If you love stories, art, or pop culture, you, an ESL learner, will definitely enjoy learning how to talk about “comic books.” Whether you're reading them for fun, talking with friends, or visiting a bookstore, this vocabulary helps you understand and express your interests with more confidence. Mastering today’s words will help you join conversations about characters, storylines, and your favorite series in English. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. Comic book (Noun): A book made up of drawings and dialogue that tell a story, often about superheroes or adventures.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. He collects old comic books from the 90s.

     2. I started reading a new comic book about a girl with time-travel powers.

     3. My brother has a huge comic book collection.

2. Panel (Noun): A single box or section of a comic page that shows part of the story.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Each panel shows a different scene or action.

     2. The artist used a full-page panel for the dramatic moment.

     3. This comic has four panels on every page.

3. Speech bubble (Noun): A graphic element that shows what a character is saying in a comic.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The speech bubbles make it easy to follow the dialogue.

     2. Every speech bubble points to the character who’s talking.

     3. She added funny jokes inside the speech bubbles.

4. Hero (Noun): The main character in a story who usually saves others or fights for good.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The hero in this comic book can control lightning.

     2. Every hero has a weakness—even Superman.

     3. I like stories where the hero is just a regular person.

5. Illustrator (Noun): A person who draws the images in a comic book or story.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The illustrator made the characters look so expressive.

     2. She wants to be a comic illustrator when she grows up.

     3. You can follow your favorite illustrators on social media.

This week, I started reading a new comic book series about a young hero who protects her city using music powers. The panels are bright and exciting, and the speech bubbles are full of funny one-liners. I looked up the illustrator and found out they’ve worked on several famous comics too. I’m already hooked on the story!