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graphic novel

noun

Definition of graphic novel

as in comic book

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Recent Examples of graphic novel The graphic novel is a great match for kids who love Moomins or Pippi Longstocking. — Toby Rose, Parents, 30 June 2026 His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 Tillie Walden’s exceptional new graphic novel Charity & Sylvia (Drawn & Quarterly) aims for a more elusive target. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 His stunning graphic novel tells the story of his harrowing experience. — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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The show’s first trailer, which debuted during DC Studios’ Hall H panel, illustrated its commitment to using traditional cop show tropes on a comic book property.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Bungling comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) creates global Armageddon-like havoc by breaking a device invented by Sheldon and Leonard, neither of whom appear in the series.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

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The animation style is simple and stylized, like an old comic strip, with bold use of color and shadow that creates real atmosphere and danger.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
More recently, one art critic compared a Harry Kane bronze statue to a comic strip character.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

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