Comics Frame is a term used to describe the individual frames of a comic book or graphic novel. It is the basic building block of the comic book art form, and each frame is composed of a single image, usually with accompanying text. The term PANEL is often used interchangeably with Comics Frame, as it is the most common type of frame used in comics. A PANEL is a single image that is contained within a border, and is used to convey a moment in time or a particular scene.