Sure! Reading comics is one of my favorite pastimes. The combination of visuals and text makes for an immersive experience. Plus, it's a fun way to unwind and have some light-hearted fun.
One technique is to skim through the novel first to get a general idea of the plot, like you might quickly flip through a comic to see the overall story. Then go back and read it more carefully. Another is to create your own 'comic - style' summary in your head, with key events and characters as if you were making a mental comic out of the novel.
For a kid in the 60s, reading comics was like entering a whole new world. The variety of characters and adventures kept them entertained for hours. Also, comics were often shared among friends, making it a social activity.
For a kid in the 70s, reading comics was a form of escape. They were cheap, accessible, and full of adventure and imagination. It was a simple joy that brought hours of fun.
I can't give an accurate answer because this question depends on many factors such as the size of the comic and novel market in different countries, cultural preferences and trends, and so on. However, based on some research and statistics, some relevant results could be obtained.
On a global scale, comics had a larger audience than novels. Comics were usually more visual than novels, and it was easier to attract young readers and had a larger market size on a global scale. According to the market research firm Comic Book reports, the global comics market has been growing over the past few decades and is now worth more than 10 billion dollars.
However, novels are still a very popular form of entertainment, especially in some cultures. In some countries, the market for novels might be larger than that of comics. For example, in the United States, novels have a larger audience than comics, and the market for Japanese novels far exceeds that of comics.
Comics and novels were both popular forms of entertainment, and the specific audience depended on regional and cultural factors.
Comics could be considered a form of reading. Although comics and traditional novels were different in their forms of expression, comics also had a unique charm and artistry. According to the reading notes of the book Understanding Manga, manga was an art form that combined images and words. It conveyed information and narrations through the interaction of images and words. Good comics could be universal and have unparalleled expressiveness, even surpassing some simple literary works or paintings. In addition, comics could also combine images and text, allowing readers to understand both objective and abstract information. Therefore, comics as a kind of reading material could help readers gain knowledge and enjoy the joy of art.