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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
The immersive exhibit allows visitors to step into the world of Spider-Man — from his first comic book appearance all the way through the latest Spider-Man TV, movie, and video games.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 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
In comic book lore, Kara lives through the destruction of her home planet before arriving on Earth.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 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
In comic book lore, Kara lives through the destruction of her home planet before arriving on Earth.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic book
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The project is inspired by Laura Martel’s graphic novel Winnipeg, el barco de Neruda, and its soundtrack is composed by Diego Navarro.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Netflix series, which stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor as Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson, is based on Alice Oseman's graphic novel series of the same name, and premiered on the streamer in 2022.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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This pretty children’s picture book by a Minnesota author and illustrator helps the little ones realize there is wonder attached to the smallest things.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Blaise is the latest work inspired by Planchon’s comic strip following the titular protagonist through his tween years through to adolescence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Netflix also gave a shoutout to a famous Argentine comic strip and a big sci-fi name.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her first five albums all hit #1 on the country chart.—
Anthony Mason,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The album also garnered Album of the Year at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, and Album of the Year at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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There will be around 87 submissions for drama series, 70 for comedy and 32 for limited/anthology, according to the most recent tracker.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Production on the hit anthology series is currently underway.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Weisberger published the novel in 2003 after serving as Anna Wintour's personal assistant at Vogue for a year, and the roman à clef fooled no one—least of all anyone who'd ever ridden the elevator at 4 Times Square and emerged spiritually altered.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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And a key component of the novel and the show is the setting itself, which is a real impeachment of our mental health system, this history of confining and discarding lives that has spilled out into the streets of America.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20book. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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