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
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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
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
As with every comic book superhero, it’s all in their origin stories.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
He pushed the comic book off his lap.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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