Comics that are made for viewing on the internet. This could be in a comic strip format or as an on-going narrative.

The Japanese word for comics that is used to describe all Asian comics. It is usually black and white and you read it backwards.

A story that develops in the course of several editions

This is a character who is an antithesis of the classical hero. They get in trouble, they get sick and they often don't get happy endings.

This is when story elements of two or more comic books come together to create one storyline about multiple titles.

A story which plots normally involves wars, aliens invasions, heroes fighting each other, death (and return) of important characters and so on. The outcome of the story often affects on-going titles.

Special edition with hard covers and normally high quality paper

In comics, this is the official storyline that is known and accepted by the community of artists and fans.

This is a more serious comic book. It's normally bigger and has better graphic treatment.

The "assistant" of the main hero in a comic book. He or she is normally younger and has the main hero as a mentor.

A rare or special editions of a comic book that is highly sought after and hard to fin. Also applies for derivate products like action figures and memorabilia.