graphic novel

noun

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

Examples of graphic novel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His latest work, the ambitious graphic novel Marvel Dimensions (Abrams Comics Arts), hit stores last week. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Deluxe editions and the Platinum graphic novel package will drop with a soundtrack featuring new and original songs created by McCready, due out next month. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Long before musicians routinely turned their lives into graphic novels, Johnny Cash was already telling his story in comic book form. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

The ICv2 Insider Talks will kick off with the Comic Industry Social Hour and registration, followed by two hours of programming, including the ICv2 White Paper and panelists from across the comics and graphic novel business. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for graphic novel

• grovel

Kids Definition

graphic novel

noun

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