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comic book

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noun

comic books plural
  1. a magazine with one or more comic strips.


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Etymology

Origin of comic book

First recorded in 1940–45

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"That which unites comic book fans is much greater than that which divides us," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

It sounds like a crackpot invention advertised on the back of an old comic book: DIY solar panels you plug into a standard wall outlet to pump electricity into your home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

However, “Spider-Noir” is not Cage’s first foray into comic book adaptations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But the show is unlike any comic book adaptation out there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

If I ever get one, I’ll buy his comic book first.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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