Thesaurus results for COMIC BOOK

comic book

noun

Definition of comic book

as in graphic novel

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as in picture book

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Recent Examples of comic book The film takes its inspiration from the title of two comic book miniseries. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 The story, written by comic book writer and novelist Benjamin Percy, follows a crew that is left in different eras on the same deadly exoplanet after their starship is torn apart. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 There are also scores of TV and movie actors, voice performers, comic book artists and writers, podcasters, pro wrestlers, top cosplayers and fan groups like the 501st Legion Golden Gate Garrison. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Anthony Hopkins has played villains and popes, presidents and dictators, titans of literature and comic book kings. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comic book

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Noun

Domenach said one of the most significant departures from the graphic novel was shifting the center of gravity toward the female characters.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
His latest work, the ambitious graphic novel Marvel Dimensions (Abrams Comics Arts), hit stores last week.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of graphic novel

Noun

Picture show Nelly Buchet's new picture book, The Weather Keeper, was inspired by a woman who runs one of Iceland's 71 manned weather stations.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
For a mixed-media visual feast, pair Night Ride with Jillian Tamaki’s new picture book, Young Cat, Old Cat, which is illustrated in embroidery and appliqué.

— Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of picture book

Noun

Gal Gadot aside, the most prominent version of Wonder Woman etched in our collective cultural memory—the one from the classic comic strips and the TV series starring Lynda Carter—features her pointed tiara with a central red star.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
The comic strip, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang, was first introduced to the world in 1950.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of comic strip

Noun

In the ’60s, Max started an art studio with his friend Tom Daly, specializing in covers for books and albums.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
All four acts received nominations in the major three record of the year, album of the year and song of the year categories.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of album

Noun

The Welsh actor made history as the first male actor to win lead acting awards in drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Salone world tour will begin Thursday, with a presentation at Indonesia Design Week, with a showcase of the Salone Satellite Permanent Collection, an anthology of emerging designer creations.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of anthology

Noun

Recchia’s second novel, Io che ti ho voluto così bene (I, who loved you so much), came out in Italy last year.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
The idea of a romance between them comes primarily from widespread theories and fiction, most notably the 1984 novel Lizzie and the 2018 film Lizzie.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026

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