graphic novel

noun

: a story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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In her latest graphic novel, Simplicity, Lubchansky leans further into Surrealism. Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025 The film is based on the 2017 graphic novel from Rucka, which is illustrated by Leandro Fernandez. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 May 2025 It's suggested the next season of the fantastical saga, centred around Dream’s quest to rebuild his own realm of the Dreaming, is going to delve into the fourth volume of the original graphic novel, where Dream returns to Hell and is reunited with his dysfunctional siblings. Lucy Ford, Time, 19 May 2025 Overall, Massimo said the favorite topics include pop artists, animals, dinosaurs, life cycles, human body systems, weather, sports, athletes, graphic novels, foreign countries and career exploration. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic novel was in 1964

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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20novel. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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graphic novel

noun
: a work of fiction or non-fiction that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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