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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Some people might also know me as the co-creator/co-author of the graphic novel Buzzkill, originally published by Dark Horse Comics, but now published and distributed by Image Comics. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 May 2026 This exhibition, about the way phones connect us to the natural world, features multimedia installations, a sprawling graphic novel and more than 750 objects. Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026 Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026 Palacio is the author of Wonder and the graphic novel White Bird. Time, 12 May 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 18 May. 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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