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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
Researchers have developed a super agile robot that can shapeshift using a special electro-morphing gel, mimicking the fluidity and adaptability of the comic book anti-hero Venom.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Frnck is based on artist Brice Cossu and writer Olivier Bocquet’s comic book series, which was originally published in kids magazine Spirou in 2016 and later released as graphic novels by Dupuis.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Outside of his poster work, Struzan also designed comic book covers, postage stamps, and a reissue of the board game Clue.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Its wacky characters and colorful comic book-like art style grabbed the attention of players back in 2009.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Frnck is based on artist Brice Cossu and writer Olivier Bocquet’s comic book series, which was originally published in kids magazine Spirou in 2016 and later released as graphic novels by Dupuis.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Outside of his poster work, Struzan also designed comic book covers, postage stamps, and a reissue of the board game Clue.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Its wacky characters and colorful comic book-like art style grabbed the attention of players back in 2009.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comic book
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Hulu has ordered a pilot for a new drama project titled Southern Bastards, based on Jason Aaron and Jason Latour’s graphic novel series of the same name, from writers and executive producers Bill Dubuque (Ozark, The Accountant) and Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels).—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Oscar-winning Frozen writer and director and award-winning illustrator are teaming up for a new graphic novel.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some children were at the Miami protest with their parents, including four-year-old Ellie MacLaren, who was sitting on the grass near the Torch of Friendship flipping through a picture book of dragons and castles and placing dragon stickers on the pages.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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This low-budget modern classic tells the terrifying tale of a mother, her son, and a freaky picture book that just won't go away, creating the kind of atmospheric chaos that takes up residence in your head forever.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Based on Harold Gray’s comic strip, the Tony-winning musical follows a plucky orphan and her dog who find an unlikely home with Daddy Warbucks.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Take the Bechdel test, coined by cartoonist and graphic novelist Alison Bechdel in a comic strip.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The music producer is responsible for mastering Springsteen’s Nebraska album, which required him to convert unprocessed cassette demos into high-quality audio.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dave Cobb, the Grammy-winning producer known for his work with Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, and Brandi Carlile, serves as soundtrack producer of the film and produced Greta Van Fleet’s 2023 Starcatcher album and a string of LPs by Rival Sons, including 2018’s stellar Feral Roots.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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The anthology drama débuted in 2011, and its creator, Charlie Brooker, quickly established his interest in the promise and perils of artificial intelligence.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Screen Rant reported in 2019, Carpenter and Hill originally planned the Halloween franchise films to be an anthology of standalone movies that took place on Halloween night, and the creators felt Michael's arc ended in Halloween II.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The actor also stars in Netflix's My Life With the Walter Boys, which was adapted from Ali Novak's 2014 novel of the same name, originally published on Wattpad.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20book. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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