comic book

noun

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

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At a time when comics were at a creative and commercial low, the series brought in fans by the boatload and helped the fledgling direct market of independent comic book retail stores get to its feet. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 That said, even though directly involved in the adaptation of her own comic book series (to the point of drawing boards for early explorations and pilots), Tamaki later stressed the importance of being able to step back from ownership of the story being adapted. Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026 Louis D'Esposito and David Cain serve as executive producers on the film, which is based on comic book characters created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 June 2026 There’s also immersive large-scale window vinyls designed by Supergirl comic book artist Bilquis at select Ulta flagship locations. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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comic book

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