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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Classics, kids books, mysteries, graphic novels, art, self-help, memoirs, cookbooks and gardening of course! Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026 Gungnir Books has signed a deal with de Souza for three graphic novels, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 Based on the New York Times bestselling DC/Vertigo graphic novels from Bourdain and Joel Rose, with artwork by Langdon Foss and Alé Garza, the story follows a solitary sushi chef, Jiro. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 June 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 16 Jun. 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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