comic book
noun
: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips
—usually hyphenated in attributive use
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While the Absolute characters are starting to appear on apparel and action figures are available to pre-order, this marks the first time the characters will be seen in screen form beyond the pages of the comic books.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike her comic book counterpart, who frequently pressured Wilson to leave his criminal empire behind, Zurer’s portrayal of Vanessa has been complicit — and downright integral — to Kingpin’s operations.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Cultural references and icons appear in abundance, including comic book heroes, vintage toys and other memorabilia that spark the mind and imagination.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
The experiences are jumbled in my mind, and the Stations become a story told over many single-frame images, just like any comic book.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Unlike her comic book counterpart, who frequently pressured Wilson to leave his criminal empire behind, Zurer’s portrayal of Vanessa has been complicit — and downright integral — to Kingpin’s operations.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Cultural references and icons appear in abundance, including comic book heroes, vintage toys and other memorabilia that spark the mind and imagination.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
The experiences are jumbled in my mind, and the Stations become a story told over many single-frame images, just like any comic book.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20book. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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