graphic novel

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Recent Examples of graphic novel Some people might also know me as the co-creator/co-author of the graphic novel Buzzkill, originally published by Dark Horse Comics, but now published and distributed by Image Comics. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 May 2026 This exhibition, about the way phones connect us to the natural world, features multimedia installations, a sprawling graphic novel and more than 750 objects. Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026 Palacio is the author of Wonder and the graphic novel White Bird. Time, 12 May 2026 Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, Duncan Sheik‘s new musical based on the Manga graphic novel, will premiere Off Broadway this fall, producers announced today. Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel
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Noun
  • Archie and his pals — including Betty, Veronica, Jughead and Sabrina the Teenage Witch — are the stars of the long-standing comic book series, which sparked popular TV shows like The CW's Riverdale and Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
  • Spreading art throughout Rocklin Truitt’s passion for art began in childhood when his older cousin drew comic book characters for him and his brother.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Greg began creating and submitting comic strip ideas to syndicates, collecting an impressive pile of rejection slips.
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Blaise is the latest work inspired by Planchon’s comic strip following the titular protagonist through his tween years through to adolescence.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic%20novel. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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