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Recent Examples of graphic novel
Oesterheld was kidnapped during the Argentine military dictatorship in 1977 and presumed dead, which turned the graphic novel into a symbol of resistance.
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Adapted from New York Times best-selling author Dav Pilkey’s hit graphic novels, Dog Man will be available to stream on Peacock starting May 30.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
The series is the first screen adaptation of the 1957 Argentine sci-fi graphic novel El Eternauta by Héctor G. Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López, which blends suspense, collective heroism, and social commentary against an apocalyptic backdrop.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The novels were created into a show in 1998 and has since been adapted into a series of graphic novels.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025
Adapted from New York Times best-selling author Dav Pilkey’s hit graphic novels, Dog Man will be available to stream on Peacock starting May 30.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
The series is the first screen adaptation of the 1957 Argentine sci-fi graphic novel El Eternauta by Héctor G. Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López, which blends suspense, collective heroism, and social commentary against an apocalyptic backdrop.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The novels were created into a show in 1998 and has since been adapted into a series of graphic novels.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic novel
Noun
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Hardy’s comic book movie days are behind him for now.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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On Syfy, Revival, based on the comic book series, will launch on June 12.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The once notoriously secretive Ministry of State Security now commands a massive following on Chinese social media, with near-daily commentaries, short videos or even comic strips sounding the alarm about supposedly ubiquitous threats to the country.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Save your comic strip, and create another one next year and others in years to come.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic%20novel. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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