Definition

1. Noun:
   • A periodical publication containing sequential art in the form of comic strips: A "comic book" is a magazine or booklet that tells a story through a series of illustrated panels, often featuring dialogue in speech balloons. It is a distinct medium for narrative art and literature.

Usage

• The term "comic book" is used to refer to the physical or digital publication itself. It is a countable noun.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • She spent the afternoon reading a comic book about superheroes.
  • Many classic comic books from the 1960s are now valuable collectibles.
  • The library has a section dedicated to graphic novels and comic books.

Advanced Usage

• "Comic book" as a modifier: The term can be used adjectivally to describe elements characteristic of the medium.
  • The movie had a very comic-book aesthetic, with bright colors and dynamic action scenes.
  • He is a comic-book artist.

Variants and Related Words

• Comic strip (n): A short series of illustrated panels, typically published in newspapers or online, as opposed to a full book-length publication.
• Graphic novel (n): A book-length work of fiction or non-fiction presented in comic-strip format, often with a more complex narrative than a typical serialized comic book.
• Manga (n): Japanese comic books or graphic novels.
• Comics (n, plural): A general term for the medium of sequential art, or a collection of comic strips or books.

Synonyms

• Comic: (Informal, often plural) Can be used synonymously with "comic book."
• Funny book: (Informal, dated) A casual term for a comic book.

Related Phrases

• Comic book store: A retail shop specializing in the sale of comic books and related merchandise.
• Comic book convention: A gathering for fans, creators, and sellers of comic books and popular culture.

Noun

1. a magazine devoted to comic strips