comic book

noun

: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips

—usually hyphenated in attributive use

Examples of comic book in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The comic book has been adapted for the silver screen in the past, with Nicolas Cage filling the biker boots of the titular character in 2007, alongside Gosling’s now-partner, Eva Mendes, and once again in 2011. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

From comic books to television to movies to collectibles to anime, Comic-Con has it all. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

San Diego Comic-Con International is an annual festival celebrating pop culture, new film and TV releases, comic books and more. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Blackstone Publishing, which is currently in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con amid the announcement, will distribute the comic book series and collected graphic novel editions. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for comic book

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook

Kids Definition

comic book

noun

: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips