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Recent Examples of graphic novel
Eisner was one of the earliest cartoonists to work in American comic books and was a pioneer of the graphic novel concept.
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Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This book, which argues that kids are willing and eager to put down the phones and re-enter the real world, is a mix of graphic novel-style narrative and text boxes with questions, tips, and truths about the dangers of social media geared toward kids ages 8-16.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 3 Jan. 2026
The film hails from director Don Handfield, who adapted the forthcoming AMP Comics graphic novel of the same name with writer Joshua Malkin.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Dec. 2025
This graphic novel from the Lenexa picture-book author and illustrator is based on the experiences of his father, who fled Communist Cuba.
—Dan Kelly
december 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
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Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This book, which argues that kids are willing and eager to put down the phones and re-enter the real world, is a mix of graphic novel-style narrative and text boxes with questions, tips, and truths about the dangers of social media geared toward kids ages 8-16.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 3 Jan. 2026
The film hails from director Don Handfield, who adapted the forthcoming AMP Comics graphic novel of the same name with writer Joshua Malkin.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Dec. 2025
This graphic novel from the Lenexa picture-book author and illustrator is based on the experiences of his father, who fled Communist Cuba.
—Dan Kelly
december 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphic novel
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More than 2,000 people gathered Saturday inside the Industrial Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point alongside 100 exhibitors, including local artists, collectible shops, comic book dealers and crafting entrepreneurs.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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These partnerships mark the latest licensing deals Paramount has struck for the heroes in a half shell characters originated by comic book creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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There’s little narrative through-line; the show was far more akin to a comic strip than a narrative sitcom.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphic%20novel. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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