comic book

noun

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

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The event will feature comic book artists and writers, a cosplay competition and local vendors. Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026 On fanship, Panitch drew a line from Kevin Feige’s comic book fluency at Marvel to the new generation of genuine manga and anime superfans now positioned to shepherd adaptations. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026 But the show is unlike any comic book adaptation out there. Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 In comic book canon, Clark's earlier years are actually pretty boring! Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 13 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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comic book

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