ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Comic sound

Okay kiddo, you know in comics when characters make funny noises like "POW!" or "BOOM!"? Well, those are called comic sounds. They're used to show action and make the comic book more exciting and fun to read.

When something big happens in the comic, like a superhero punching a bad guy, the sound effect helps us imagine how loud and powerful it was. Imagine your friend jumping off a high platform and you hear a loud "THUD!" – that's how comic sounds work in comic books.

The sound is usually written in big, bold letters and different colors, so it really stands out and catches your attention. Sometimes, the sound effect is even drawn into the picture, so it looks like the letters are part of the action.

So, comic sounds are like the pictures in a book – they help you understand what's happening and make the story more exciting!