Cryptic crossword clue
Comic-book star rose up magically, holding that lady 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUPERHERO

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The straight part
We know that "Comic-book star" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comic-book star = superhero.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SUPERHERO mean?

SUPERHERO noun
  1. Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature.

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