Vocabulary Lists
Common Comic Book Vocabulary
Character Descriptions
- Hero A brave or exceptional person, especially one who helps others "Every hero needs a weakness to overcome."
- Villain A character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot "The villain revealed their master plan."
- Sidekick A close friend or associate who helps and supports someone "Every hero needs a reliable sidekick."
Action Words
- Battle To fight or struggle against someone or something "The heroes battle against evil forces."
- Defend To protect from harm or danger "They defend the city from attacks."
- Transform To change completely in form or appearance "The character transforms into their superhero form."
Essential Expressions
Common Phrases
- Look out! Used to warn someone of danger "Look out! The building is falling!"
- Never give up To continue trying, despite difficulties "Even when things look bad, never give up!"
- Count on me To depend on or trust someone "You can count on me to help!"
Exclamations
- Amazing! Expressing great surprise or wonder "Amazing! They defeated the monster!"
- Oh no! Expressing dismay or concern "Oh no! The villain escaped!"
- Incredible! Expressing disbelief or amazement "Incredible! Their power level is off the charts!"
Descriptive Language
Appearance Words
- Muscular Having well-developed muscles; strong "The muscular hero lifted the car easily."
- Mysterious Difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic "A mysterious figure appeared in the shadows."
- Agile Able to move quickly and easily "The agile hero dodged all attacks."
Setting Description
- Gloomy Dark or dim; expressing melancholy "The gloomy alley was perfect for an ambush."
- Bustling Full of energetic activity "The bustling city never sleeps."
- Desolate Empty and lonely; deserted "The battlefield was desolate after the fight."
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