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                     GENRES AND CATEGORIES OF COMIC STRIPS

                     Comic strips come in various genres, catering to different audiences and storytelling styles. Each
                     genre has unique characteristics that shape its narrative and artistic style.
                     1.   Superhero: Comics about heroes with special powers who fight bad guys and save the world.
                        Example: Superman, Spider-Man.

                     2.  Manga: Japanese comics with exciting stories and unique artwork. They can be about action,
                        friendship, fantasy or adventure. Example: Naruto, Doraemon.

                     3.  Slice-of-life: Comics that show everyday life in a fun and relatable way. They focus on normal
                        people and their daily experiences. Example: Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield.
                     4.  Humour: Funny comics that make people laugh using jokes, silly situations and fun characters.
                        Example: The Far Side, Beano.

                     5.  Adventure: Comics  filled with action,  travel and exciting  quests  where  characters go on
                        journeys and face challenges. Example: Tintin, Asterix.

                     6.  Science fiction: Comics about the future, space, robots or advanced technology. They imagine
                        what life could be like with new inventions. Example: Flash Gordon, Star Wars comics.
                     7.   Fantasy: Comics about magical worlds, mythical creatures and superpowers that do not exist
                        in real life. Example: Bone, Percy Jackson Comics.

                     8.  Horror: Scary  comics  that  tell  spooky  stories with  ghosts,  monsters  or mysterious  events.
                        Example: Goosebumps comics, Tales from the Crypt.

                     CATEGORIES BY AUDIENCE

                     The categories of comics in terms of audience are given below:
                     1.   Children's comics: These comics have simple stories, bright pictures and often teach good
                        lessons. They are fun and easy to read.

                        Example: Peanuts – A classic comic about a boy named Charlie Brown and his dog, Snoopy.

                     2.  Young Adult (YA) comics: These comics are for teenagers and tell stories about friendships,
                        school life and growing up. They often have relatable characters.
                        Example: Ms. Marvel – A teenage girl becomes a superhero while balancing school and family
                        life.

                     3.  Adult comics: These comics are for older readers because they have serious stories, deep
                        characters and complex plots. Some also explore dark or mature themes.

                        Example: The Sandman – A fantasy about dreams, magic and strange worlds.

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