STRIP' (5 letters) The term COMICS UNIT is composed of two crossword solutions, PANEL and STRIP. PANEL is a five-letter word that refers to a single frame or image in a comic book or graphic novel. A STRIP is also a five-letter word that refers to a sequence of panels that tell a story. Comics are a form of visual art that combine words and images to tell stories. Comics are often published in newspapers, magazines, and graphic novels.