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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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In this charming graphic novel, the mischievous Norse god Loki gets banished to mid-Guard—AKA Earth—as punishment and must adjust to a month of life as an 11-year-old boy and document his journey in a journal. — Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 The musical is based on Moyoco Anno's manga graphic novel of the same name. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Domenach said one of the most significant departures from the graphic novel was shifting the center of gravity toward the female characters. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 His latest work, the ambitious graphic novel Marvel Dimensions (Abrams Comics Arts), hit stores last week. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 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 Sep. 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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