comic book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of comic book
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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The “Crossfire” confrontation is a linchpin in this story, but as Zengerle reminds readers, it’s not as cut-and-dry as a comic book villain origin story would be.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026
When India's comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: introduce children to the country's vast universe of Hindu gods, legends and history.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
The Beauty, which was adapted from a comic book by American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy, is set in the modern day and includes storylines that address some of society's current biggest talking points.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
“The Beauty” is the twisted brainchild of Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson, based on the comic book by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
Max eats a second ham sandwich and rereads a comic book, and sheets of yellow flowers glow in the fields, and Jutta wonders if any of them grow over the bones of her brother.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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