comic book

noun

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

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The signature styles of Röyksopp Gakkai were reimagined with smock dresses and A-line shorts while paying homage to the outfits worn by the Hime-chan in the comic book, with its varsity jackets and pleated skirts. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 She's withdrawn from modeling to solely focus on her passion for graphic design, creating concepts for anime, comic books, mobile apps, and more. James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026 Berrios said Rinaldi taught her to go from drawing and illustrating comic books to objects, people and landscapes. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Florian raced in the heat with his helmet stylized as the comic book character Venom. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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comic book

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