comic strip vs illustration

comic strip

noun
  • A series of illustrations, in sequence, often but not necessarily depicting something funny or satirical in nature. 

illustration

noun
  • A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work. 

  • A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance) 

  • The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct. 

  • The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; 

  • Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity. 

How often have the words comic strip and illustration occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )