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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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During the set, Bieber played songs from his latest albums SWAG and SWAG II, as well as snippets of hits from throughout his career.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Largely, though, the album fits the party vibe of the Sahara tent (without sacrificing NIN’s menace), and the track list mirrors the collaboration’s Coachella set lists.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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The second season of the Netflix anthology series, which creator Lee Sung Jin describes as part Sopranos, part Ingmar Bergman, traffics in a dirty, delicious fight between Oscar Isaac’s country club manager Josh and his wife, Lindsay, played by Mulligan.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The anthology initially will consist of three feature documentary films, each providing a beyond-the-headlines look at the forces reshaping the game on and off the field.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the novel’s achievement is that we are forced to experience this insight almost bodily.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Directed by Jonathan Wright (Awakening the Zodiac), Into the Deep Blue is written by Jennifer Archer, based on her debut novel of the same name.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comic%20book. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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