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comic books

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plural of comic book

as in funny papers

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Gal Gadot aside, the most prominent version of Wonder Woman etched in our collective cultural memory—the one from the classic comic strips and the TV series starring Lynda Carter—features her pointed tiara with a central red star.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
The memo even explicitly bans Stars and Stripes from publishing comic strips.

— Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026

Definition of comic strips

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In the ’60s, Max started an art studio with his friend Tom Daly, specializing in covers for books and albums.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
As much as Anthrax were driven this time by the desire to attract new fans, they were also motivated by many popular new metal albums — and not in a good way.

— Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of albums

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Her poetry, essays, and short stories have appeared in various publications and anthologies including the New York Times, Take the Mic, Color Outside the Lines, Vampires Never Get Old and A Universe of Wishes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Robert Gordon The polymath author/moviemaker/historian and three-time Grammy winner has provided audiences with insight and entertainment for decades, via books, CD anthologies and documentaries that take deep dives into music, politics and culture.

— John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Aug. 2026

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