How can I simplify complex comic characters into easy-to-draw versions?

To simplify complex characters, break them down into their most basic geometric shapes and volumes. Focus on their most recognizable features and exaggerate them slightly, while consciously omitting intricate details like complex clothing folds or musculature. Represent complex hairstyles with simpler, stylized forms. The goal is to capture the essence and key identifying elements of the character with fewer, bolder lines.