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Comic Book Day

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  1. action
    the trait of being energetic and forceful
    A creative action shot, it showed a skydiver falling backward into a wide expanse of crystalline sky. Shooting Kabul
  2. adaptation
    a written work that has been recast in a new form
    Production of the film adaptation brought Gregory Peck to town for the infamous courtroom scenes; his performance won him an Academy Award. Just Mercy
  3. adventure
    a wild and exciting undertaking
    “Then you have to try it. Book Scavenger is all about people who love books and puzzles and games. Plus having adventures and exploring new places.” Book Scavenger
  4. cape
    a sleeveless garment worn over the shoulders
    “You cannot tell it,” he said then, “because I wear a cape and mask. But I am smiling now.” The Princess Bride
  5. caption
    brief description accompanying an illustration
    It’s a picture of a frowning Will, a wilted bouquet of flowers in his hand, a bubble caption underneath it reading “Sorry.” Five Feet Apart
  6. costume
    unusual or period attire
    And in first grade I wore a cherry jelly bean costume for Halloween, and Dad said, “Well, I guess Mila’s pretty princess days are over.” Maybe He Just Likes You
  7. fan
    an ardent follower and admirer
    Haley dramatically waved goodbye to Kyle and all her adoring fans as she traipsed out of the Electronic Learning Center. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
  8. fantasy
    fiction with a large amount of imagination in it
    Despite his obvious intelligence, he did poorly in school, because most of his attention was focused on computers, comic books, sci-fi and fantasy novels, movies, and above all else, videogames. Ready Player One: A Novel
  9. graphic novel
    a work of fiction in comic-strip form published as a book
    “Wow! I love your graphic novel collection. Can I borrow a few?” A Place at the Table
  10. hero
    the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
    She studied him, not ready to believe that this boy was a bona fide hero. Anya and the Dragon
  11. heroine
    the main good female character in a work of fiction
    It was her turn now to become a heroine if only she could come up with a brilliant plot. Matilda
  12. illustration
    artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
    The illustrations were gorgeous, even though the pages were faded and torn. A Place to Belong
  13. issue
    one of a series published periodically
    “We have a Batman issue one. But you can’t afford it.”
    Millionaires for the Month
  14. letterer
    a painter of text
    One of the most original of American letterers is Mr. Orson Lowell. Brown, Frank Chouteau
  15. origin
    a first part or stage of subsequent events
    “The origin story I just shared with you is pure fiction, a hoax.” A High Five for Glenn Burke
  16. panel
    a single drawing or frame in a comic strip
    He even had a few recent panels he’d done, all inked in and everything. When Dimple Met Rishi
  17. power
    possession of controlling influence
    “Now, power doesn’t always mean size. Look at you! You’re very small, and you were still powerful enough to stand up to Sigurd!” Anya and the Dragon
  18. publisher
    a firm in the business of issuing printed matter
    That winter Robert Cohn went over to America with his novel, and it was accepted by a fairly good publisher. The Sun Also Rises
  19. sidekick
    a close associate or assistant in an activity
    “She’s in his movies, too. He rides a horse named Trigger, a beautiful golden palomino. This funny old guy, Gabby Hayes, is his sidekick. Sometimes he sings cowboy songs. Surely you’ve seen his movies....” The Old Willis Place
  20. superhero
    an imaginary character with amazing powers for doing good
    For Hudson’s birthday I teamed up with Dylan to draw Hudson in Wonder Woman’s armor since she’s his favorite superhero. What If It's Us
  21. villain
    the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction
    I home in on two characters in the show: Erica, the villain, and Tara, the sweeter one, who shares my name. You Bring the Distant Near
Created on Tue Jun 20 16:54:32 EDT 2023 (updated Thu Jul 13 16:36:26 EDT 2023)

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