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comic book

noun

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

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On the television front, DC has plans for shows centered on the Green Lantern Corps; the origins of Wonder Woman's island of Amazons; and some lesser known, but fan favorite comic book characters like Booster Gold. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025 Johansson is no stranger to comic book movies, having starred as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025 However, comic book fans already know Ben Reilly, who is a clone of Peter Parker made to be his rival who instead becomes a close friend. Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025 Find anime, action figures, comic books and more at the store on Guilford Avenue. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 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 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

comic book

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