comic book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of comic book
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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
There are comic book runs that I shall not name — although they’ve been named — that take that dilemma that Matt put himself in and go to really great places with it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Gerry Conway, a prolific comic book writer who co-created characters such as the Punisher, the first Ms. Marvel, Jason Todd and Power Girl during his tenures at both Marvel and DC, has died.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
According to Sheets’ cast bio, the antiques enthusiast loved to brag about “four Picassos and the world’s most lucrative comic book collection” that he scored through storage auctions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Every comic book hero used to be a little kid in school once, so what if kids like us are the superheroes, right?
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
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