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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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Greg began creating and submitting comic strip ideas to syndicates, collecting an impressive pile of rejection slips.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 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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On the album, the trumpeter levels up as a singer and front man.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But just two months before the album’s release, Jean suffered a stroke that has massively diminished her ability to play music ever since.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
3 May 2026
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This black comedy anthology presents four tales and a captivating finale.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Death by Lightning is nominated for best limited or anthology series, two nominations for lead performance in a limited or anthology series (Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon) and supporting performance in a limited series (Nick Offerman).—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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This may explain why Suzanna’s mother is a somewhat indistinct presence in the novel (at least compared with fierce Sylvie)—patient, even serene behind bars, more eager to talk about her daughter’s future than about her own future, let alone her troubled past.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That incisive clarity has had an unintended side effect on the novel’s film and TV legacy ever since.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20book. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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