comic book
Americannoun
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comic books
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of comic book
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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You play as Logan, aka Wolverine, the comic book superhero that can self-heal and has retractable claws.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Bates said that work is underway: Comic artists have been invited to previews, and the museum is working on a project involving comic book stores, according to a spokesman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Those who trust these writers’ capabilities with using comic book properties as springboards to examine thornier issues can probably deduce that “Lanterns” is employing it for a specific reason.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Any comic book fan knows that Spider-Man's secret identity is Peter Parker, a science nerd who gained superhero powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
It was as if he had stepped out of a comic book.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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