comic book

noun

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

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Downey's Doom is the latest Thanos-level threat for the comic book characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one that will span the multiverse. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025 Valuable property insurance is usually the best fit for large collections, such as art and comic books. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025 The Lanterns footage also gives the true first look at Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart in the DC series, from Ozark’s Chris Mundy, Watchmen‘s Damon Lindelof, and comic book writer Tom King. Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025 Lin recently signed on to helm a film adaptation of the Helldivers video game at Sony and is set to direct Brzrkr, an adaptation of a comic book created by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2025.

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comic book

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