Crossword puzzle clue "needles as a comic"

Me: "How about the clue 'Used needles,' Ella?" Ella: "No, new needles. You have to use them because it affects the fabric more than you expect."

Needles, as a comic

Comic actor + comic actress = ?

Diner owner in the comic strip "Non Sequitur" and wife in the comic strip "Andy Capp"

This makes a comic less comic

Comic Laurel and comic artist Lee

Comic actor named for another comic actor?

Using needles: prefix