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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
Routh famously and fondly played Clark Kent/Superman in the 2006 comic book movie Superman Returns.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The parent series was created by Drew Goddard as part of Netflix’s onscreen Marvel universe, which included Jessica Jones (2015-’19), Luke Cage (2016-’18) and Iron Fist (2017-’18), with the stars of each comic book series joining forces for 2017’s The Defenders.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Fans no longer simply like a television show, film, comic book, author, quick-service restaurant, or any other cultural product.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 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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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The parent series was created by Drew Goddard as part of Netflix’s onscreen Marvel universe, which included Jessica Jones (2015-’19), Luke Cage (2016-’18) and Iron Fist (2017-’18), with the stars of each comic book series joining forces for 2017’s The Defenders.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Fans no longer simply like a television show, film, comic book, author, quick-service restaurant, or any other cultural product.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 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 actors join an ensemble led by Kevin Bacon, Erin Kellyman, and Tim McGraw in this adaptation of the the award-winning graphic novel series by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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In fact, that sharing was part of the impetus for her latest project, a graphic novel retelling of the Greek myth of Philonoe called The Lost Daughter of Sparta, which is both pretty nerdy and supremely cool.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
21 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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