comic book
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of comic book
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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"That which unites comic book fans is much greater than that which divides us," he says.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
“And if you’re a noir fan who pops on the color, you might enjoy a comic book aesthetic that you’re not familiar with.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
It sounds like a crackpot invention advertised on the back of an old comic book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I didn’t know about the novel, or the graphic comic book.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
A kid leans on a wall reading a comic book.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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