comic book

noun

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

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The superhero film comes as a sequel to its 2020 predecessor Old Guard, based on the comic book of the same name by Leandro Fernández and Greg Rucka. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 June 2025 The movie is expected to be based on the comic books by Grant Morrison that explored the Bat-Family and their many dramas, namely the relationship between Bruce Wayne and his son, Damian Wayne. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 June 2025 Based on the acclaimed Dark Horse comic book created by Donny Cates with art by Daniel Warren Johnson, Ghost Fleet will be adapted by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer as a directing vehicle for Caple. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 June 2025 The show is based on the comic book series by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 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 6 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

comic book

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