comic book

noun

Definition of comic booknext
1
as in graphic novel

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2
as in picture book

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Recent Examples of comic book The Final Chapter, about the late comic book master and efforts to cash in on his likeness and legacy. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Over the decades, Supergirl, who first appeared in May 1959 in a DC comic book, has become a catalyst for feminism and fortitude. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Supergirl with Alcock as Kara Zor-El is now based on the famed Woman of Tomorrow comic book arc by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 Louis D'Esposito and David Cain serve as executive producers on the film, which is based on comic book characters created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for comic book
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic book
  1. graphic novel
  2. picture book
  3. comic strip
  4. album
  5. anthology
  6. novel
Noun
  • The film, the conclusive ending to the three Heartstopper seasons adapted from Alice Oseman’s graphic novel, is set to follow Charlie (Locke) and Nick (Connor)’s biggest relationship hurdle yet.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Based on Scott Mitchell Rosenberg’s graphic novel of the same name, the film starred Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, while Wilde, Goggins, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer featured in supporting roles.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
Definition of graphic novel
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  • Featuring a foreword by Keelan-Chaffins herself, this picture book for readers ages 6 and up highlights the significant role that children and everyday citizens play in fighting for equal rights for everyone.
    — Diane Debrovner, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Half picture book, half chapter book, there’s something undeniably charming about this animal world.
    — Toby Rose, Parents, 30 June 2026
Definition of picture book
Noun
  • More recently, one art critic compared a Harry Kane bronze statue to a comic strip character.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Tamaki adds that the joke driving the original concept was that the story wasn’t about magic, despite its presence in both the world and the title of the comic strip.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Definition of comic strip
Noun
  • Fort Worth’s favorite son is releasing a new album this fall.
    — Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • As his debut album approaches its one-year anniversary, Mason’s been feeling introspective about his career and the project.
    — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of album
Noun
  • Much like the long-running open-world game property — and Hawley’s own Fargo series — the show will adopt an anthology format, with new settings, characters, and storylines introduced each season.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The director recalls previously developing an anthology series inspired by the East Asian legend of the Red String of Fate, the idea that two soulmates stay connected by an unbreakable red thread.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of anthology
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  • The Five Star Weekend (Peacock) Jennifer Garner’s new series, The Five Star Weekend, based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, is about a woman who invites friends from her past to visit her luxury Nantucket estate for a weekend of girl stuff.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The novel’s mother has been reared in a South Korean household that places a high value on academic rigor and head-down discipline.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of novel

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