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Abstract comics

So, comics are like stories that we read with pictures. Imagine a book that shows you pictures of what happened instead of just telling you with words. Cool, right? Now, sometimes artists make comics that don't look like regular pictures with characters and settings, but more like shapes, lines, or color blobs. These are abstract comics.

It's like drawing without trying to make it look like something you can recognize. It's more about creating a feeling or mood with different shapes and colors. It's like making a puzzle for your brain to solve. You try to understand what the artist is trying to tell you with these shapes and figures, but you don't always get it right away.

It's kinda like looking at a painting where you have to guess what the artist is trying to say with their brush strokes and colors. That's what makes it exciting and interesting, and it's like reading a mystery story, but with no words or characters. It's just you, the shapes, and your imagination. So, when you look at abstract comics, remember that there is no right or wrong way to read them. Just let your mind wander and see where it takes you!
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