The document discusses what a comic or graphic novel is. It is a form of artistic expression that tells a story through a series of illustrated panels that are read in sequence. The document then explains some of the key elements of comics, including panels (viñettes), speech bubbles (globos), and sound effects (onomatopoeias). It provides some examples of famous Ecuadorian and international comic artists. In conclusion, the comic or graphic novel is an art form that communicates through sequential images, with or without text.