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 In the follow-up, Phoenix returns in the titular role, while Gaga joins the cast in a part inspired by the comic book character Harley Quinn. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024 Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection Chasing Amy (1997) To give comic books their due. Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024 The film, an origin story and character study of one of the most famous comic book villains, received mixed reviews from critics for its depiction of violence and masculinity but still went on to gross more than $1 billion worldwide. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 This month's new releases will give you plenty of costume inspiration, as not one but two new prestige shows centered around comic book villains are debuting. Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week Us, theweek, 5 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

comic book

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