comic book

noun

: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips
usually hyphenated in attributive use

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Researchers have developed a super agile robot that can shapeshift using a special electro-morphing gel, mimicking the fluidity and adaptability of the comic book anti-hero Venom. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025 Related Stories Gimple likened the storytelling possibilities to the intricate canon of stories and characters assembled by DC and Marvel in the comic book realm. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 Frnck is based on artist Brice Cossu and writer Olivier Bocquet’s comic book series, which was originally published in kids magazine Spirou in 2016 and later released as graphic novels by Dupuis. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 Outside of his poster work, Struzan also designed comic book covers, postage stamps, and a reissue of the board game Clue. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comic book

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of comic book was in 1904

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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20book. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

comic book

noun
: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips
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