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comic book
noun
: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips
—usually hyphenated in attributive use
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The second trailer had more CGI effects at its disposal and won over the game faithful, a sect that can be less forgiving than comic book fanboys.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
The Disney+ series launches about a decade after the three-season Netflix series Marvel’s Daredevil, which reintroduced fans of the Frank Miller comic book series to Murdock.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
The conference draws tens of thousands of fans for cosplay contests, vendors and panels by actors, authors and comic book writers and illustrators.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
Some fans even have their own theories on Rollins' character's comic book origins, with a few pointing out his flared trench coat resembles nefarious individuals from villainous organisation the Serpent Society.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1904, in the meaning defined above
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“Comic book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic%20book. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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comic book
noun
: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips
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