comic book

noun

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

Examples of comic book in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There was no concerted effort to adhere to the tone of more recent Venom comics, to push for an R-rating, or to make films in the effort of fan service and comic book accuracy. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024 Parker is working on a comic book series and has even dipped his toe into standup comedy. Al Shipley, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024 Moore's new column in The Guardian, timed to the recent publication of his new novel The Great When, follows up on past comments he's made comparing comic book fandom to fascist politics. Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Hathaway is no stranger to the comic book universe, having played Catwoman in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises opposite Christian Bale's Batman. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comic book 

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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 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

comic book

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