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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Tremblay also said he could identify with Curtis, who tries to emulate the courage he sees in his favorite comic book and game characters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
The character of Lisa Molinari has undergone a transformation from the original Marvel comic book character - known as Coat of Arms - who gains extra arms and weapons from a mystical coat.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
His new station, KMPC, published a comic book about his derring-do, “The True Adventures of Capt. Max.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
You play as Logan, aka Wolverine, the comic book superhero that can self-heal and has retractable claws.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Sketches of his comic book heroes, X-Men, line the walls of his room.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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