graphic novel

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Recent Examples of graphic novel The franchise is based on Ande Parks’ graphic novel Ciudad, which has a story credited to Parks, Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, along with illustrations from Fernando Leon Gonzalez. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026 Ready Player One and Ready Player Two, author Ernest Cline’s New York Times best-selling books, will get their very first graphic novel adaptations, Entertainment Weekly can exclusively reveal. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026 His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Hamill and his cousin Eric Johnson created a graphic novel, The Black Pearl, published by Dark Horse Comics in 1997. Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic novel
Noun
  • With comic book films fading in popularity, movie studios are picking up their consoles in search of the next great treasure trove of IP.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Cultural references and icons appear in abundance, including comic book heroes, vintage toys and other memorabilia that spark the mind and imagination.
    Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Netflix also gave a shoutout to a famous Argentine comic strip and a big sci-fi name.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic%20novel. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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