To distinguish between a comic and a novel, one could consider the following points: 1. Check copyright information: Genuine comics and novels usually include information about the author, publishing house, publication date, etc. in the copyright information. Pirated works may lack this information. You can search for relevant copyright information on the Internet or check the official website of the publishing house or copyright owner. 2. Reading and printing quality: The printing quality of genuine comics and novels is usually better. The paper is smooth, the font is clear, and the pictures are bright. The quality of the pirated works might be poor, the text might be blurry, the pictures might be dim, and there might even be typos or printing errors. 3. Check the book packaging: Genuine comics and novels usually have a beautiful packaging with the logo of the author or publishing house, as well as the title, author, publishing house, publication date, and other information. Pirated works might not have such packaging or the packaging might be simple. 4. Check the content of the book: The content of the original manga and the original novel is usually the same as the original work. There will be no mistakes or missing content that are common in pirated works. He could carefully read the original works to see if there were any errors or missing content. 5. Check the authorization status: Genuine comics and novels are usually authorized by the author or the publishing house. You can check the authorization status of the works on the authorization website. Pirated works may not have authorization and may contain illegal content. In summary, one could distinguish whether a comic or a novel was genuine or pirated by checking the copyright information, reading the printing quality, book packaging, book content, authorization status, and so on.