comic book

noun

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

Examples of comic book in a Sentence

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The news comes as Titan1Studios turns ten, with the Unity Farm adaptation on step in plan to expand two distinct comic book universes launched a decade ago in 2016. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026 Brendan Columbus, original creator of the cult comic book series, will write the script. Matt Minton, Variety, 16 June 2026 The Disney+ show about a struggling actor with actual superpowers who struggles to land a role in a superhero movie is as much of a Hollywood satire as a comic book adaptation. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 June 2026 Because grading is a tactile profession, often involving inspecting the comic books with bare hands, as gloves can actually damage pages, the books themselves often tell a story. Charlotte Observer, 12 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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comic book

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