comic book

noun

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

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Lionsgate retains a 50% interest in the IP that spans 10 movies (which have grossed more than $1 billion worldwide) as well as comic books, video games, theme park attractions, toys, masks and clothing. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025 As a kid who grew up surrounded by comic books and video games, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is seemingly tailor-made for me: a 2D brawler with a gorgeous, pixel-art style that almost appears ripped from the funny pages. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025 Cartoons, comic books, video games and now tabletop games. Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025 Sitting on the table here is a Superman/Spider-Man crossover comic book from the Seventies. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 June 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 26 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

comic book

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