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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The books spawned spinoffs, tie-ins and graphic novels, as well as two television series and a 1995 film. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026 Alice Oseman, who also wrote the graphic novel the series is based on, created and wrote the finale film. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 Classics, kids books, mysteries, graphic novels, art, self-help, memoirs, cookbooks and gardening of course! Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 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 23 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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