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as in graphic novel
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as in picture book
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Recent Examples of comic book
As a comic book character, Green Lantern has always been pretty silly.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The company branched out in 2022 by buying comic book and video game publisher Behemoth Entertainment.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Its first comic book, Marvel Comics #1, had been released by Timely in August 1939 and introduced several characters.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The signature styles of Röyksopp Gakkai were reimagined with smock dresses and A-line shorts while paying homage to the outfits worn by the Hime-chan in the comic book, with its varsity jackets and pleated skirts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The company branched out in 2022 by buying comic book and video game publisher Behemoth Entertainment.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Its first comic book, Marvel Comics #1, had been released by Timely in August 1939 and introduced several characters.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The signature styles of Röyksopp Gakkai were reimagined with smock dresses and A-line shorts while paying homage to the outfits worn by the Hime-chan in the comic book, with its varsity jackets and pleated skirts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic book
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This reading and writing system distinguishes Gran’s approach to storytelling from the way a similar autobiographical narrative could be conveyed in a novel, graphic novel, or film.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Farewell to Seasons is a historical fantasy set in that world, and alongside the graphic novel, there will also be a ‘lost’ rock opera connected to the story, featuring original music written from the perspective of David Williams, one of the main characters.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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Two new crime novels in the authors’ series today, both including sons of mob bosses, and a look at the benefits of urban gardening in a children’s picture book.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Author Laurel Snyder and illustrator LeUyen Pham are a kidlit dream team, and their warm and wise picture book fable will easily find its way into young readers’ hearts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Maryanne was especially proud of her friendship with cartoonist Dale Messick, the woman who created the newspaper comic strip heroine Brenda Starr, legendary reporter with a flowing red crown of hair and signature sparkle in her eyes.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Since its launch in 1978, Davis’ syndicated comic strip has chronicled the life of the eponymous cat, his owner Jon Arbuckle and Odie the dog, as well as various friends.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once the prompt is accepted, the demo shows a new row of Bieber songs and albums appear on the homepage.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Saturday Night Live host and musical guest Harry Styles performed two songs from his new album, Kiss All the Time.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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But Pace achieved a major breakthrough being cast on the primetime soap adaptation of Peyton Place, the scandalous 1956 novel by Grace Metalious that was memorably adapted to the big screen the year after.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Housemaid’s Secret, based on the second novel in McFadden’s bestselling trilogy, has Sweeney eyeing to return to star and exec produce, and co-star Michele Morrone also looking to reprise.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20book. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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