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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“What city on earth can support two comic book stores now?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
As a political reporter, I came away from Comic Con with one overriding impression: If world politics were more like the comic book world, reality would be a safer, saner and healthier place.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Any comic book fan knows that Spider-Man's secret identity is Peter Parker, a science nerd who gained superhero powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
After it licensed the Spider-Man film and live-action TV rights from then-struggling comic book publisher Marvel, Sony launched the modern superhero movie era with a blockbuster 2002 adaptation starring Tobey Maguire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“What are you shushing him for?” asked Kid Sampson, peeling a tangerine with his front teeth as he perused the dogeared pages of a comic book.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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