comic book

noun

: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips
usually hyphenated in attributive use

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Godzilla finally gets to the Midwest in new comic book As if Chicago didn’t have enough problems. Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 Launched in 1992, the comic book series Terror, Inc. centers on an antihero by the name of Terror, who possesses the ability to incorporate the body parts of others into his own form, gaining their memories and abilities. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025 In addition to upcoming Avatar: Seven Haven, the Avatar universe also includes a comic book series, a prequel novel series, the sequel series The Legend of Korra, a live action film, and a remake on Netflix. Marc Berman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 The show, which is aimed at preschoolers, is called Super Duper Bunny League, and it’s based on a comic book series by Jamie Smart. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comic book

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of comic book was in 1904

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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20book. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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comic book

noun
: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips
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