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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For two days, all these different writers learned how to write graphic novels. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026 The books spawned spinoffs, tie-ins and graphic novels, as well as two television series and a 1995 film. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 His stunning graphic novel tells the story of his harrowing experience. — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 June 2026 His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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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 8 Jul. 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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