graphic novel

noun

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: a story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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Ben Hardy leads Stillwater, an adaptation of the Skybound graphic novel by Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K Pérez, revolving around his ex-con, Daniel West. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Tapper has spent the past three years working on a graphic novel, and much of his time was spent drawing every panel. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 The experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Though a newer category, the graphic novel has apparently put a bee in many a censor’s bonnet. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic novel was in 1964

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20novel. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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graphic novel

noun
: a work of fiction or non-fiction that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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