graphic novel

noun

Synonyms of graphic novelnext
: a story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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Farewell to Seasons is a historical fantasy set in that world, and alongside the graphic novel, there will also be a ‘lost’ rock opera connected to the story, featuring original music written from the perspective of David Williams, one of the main characters. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026 Mother Nature has still not seen the light of day — though Curtis did make a graphic novel out of it; more on that later — but Curtis has made good on that creative reawakening. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026 Directed by Roc Espinet, who’s adapted his own graphic novel of the same name to the screen, the film tells how Paula’s simple, innocent life in a medieval village explodes after a bloody attack by wolves. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 Wattpad is the online publishing platform and Webtoon its graphic novel/digital comic counterpart. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 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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