Did you read 'the comics' [='the funnies'] today?
The scene was included for 'comic' effect.
the 'comic' section of the newspaper
(..) Later. - Huh? The roll, it was a seven. The Demogorgon, it got me. See you tomorrow. Good night, ladies. Kiss your mom 'night for me. Race you back to my place? Winner gets a comic. - Any comic? - Yeah. Hey! Hey! I didn't say "go"! Get back here! I'm gonna kill you! I'll take your (..)2016 TvShow: Stranger Things Title: Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers Season: 1 Episode 1