comic book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of comic book
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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But Hegseth comes across more like the third grader reciting those lines after watching his favorite comic book movie for the umpteenth time.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
When India's comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: introduce children to the country's vast universe of Hindu gods, legends and history.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
The movie, written by by Ana Nogueira, is based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s acclaimed comic book miniseries “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
The previous record for the sale of a comic book was set in November, when a pristine Superman No 1 fetched $9.12m at auction.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
He could figure out what people who went into this looking for careers as comic book artists actually did.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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