graphic novel

noun

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

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Jane Schoenbrun is attached to develop the graphic novels for television as well as direct. Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025 Books in the store focus on new and classic horror, paranormal romance, and graphic novels. Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025 As per the graphic novel it’s based on, the events of the film to follow occur in a parallel medieval world with three moons, a place that was created by a being called Kiddo. Damon Wise, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025 Jackman’s sophomore feature, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Isabel Greenberg, is a visually stunning fantasy set in a fairytale kingdom. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025 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 29 Oct. 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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