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comic book
noun
: a magazine containing sequences of comic strips
—usually hyphenated in attributive use
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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
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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 5 Nov. 2024.
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comic book
noun
: a magazine made up of a series of comic strips
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