graphic novel

noun

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

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It's suggested the next season of the fantastical saga, centred around Dream’s quest to rebuild his own realm of the Dreaming, is going to delve into the fourth volume of the original graphic novel, where Dream returns to Hell and is reunited with his dysfunctional siblings. Lucy Ford, Time, 19 May 2025 Overall, Massimo said the favorite topics include pop artists, animals, dinosaurs, life cycles, human body systems, weather, sports, athletes, graphic novels, foreign countries and career exploration. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 Only this time, the Briefcase Full of Blues will be opening through a graphic novel. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2025 Both agree, though, that graphic novels are overwhelmingly one of the most popular genres today. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

Word History

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 23 May. 2025.

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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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