comic book

American  

noun

1. a magazine with one or more comic strips.

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Etymology

Origin of comic book

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

A pristine copy of “Superman” No. 1 sold for $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold at auction.

From Los Angeles Times

The brothers found six comic books, including Superman #1, in the attic underneath a stack of newspapers inside a cardboard box and surrounded by cobwebs in 2024, Heritage said in a press release.

From BBC

The comic books have sold more than 260 million copies in Japan and worldwide by November last year, 40 years since the franchise's birth, according to publisher Shueisha.

From Barron's

If your teens are into the art form of comic books, check out Revenge Of, not too far from Pasadena in Glassell Park.

From Los Angeles Times

For animation and toy fans outside Japan, it served as a gateway to the country's colourful superhero and comic book culture.

From BBC