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I actually wouldn't disagree with you on making distinctions. I specifically referred to it as "scholarly" because it's the term that's used to sound more serious. "Comic" sort of carries a negative connotation, it's mostly associated with superhero comics (for comics) or action/comedy aimed at young boys (for manga), and some people don't seem to like this association. So they invented a more serious sounding term so they don't have to call it "comics".