graphic novel

noun

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

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The company also does music videos, animation, graphic novels and docuseries, as well as the podcast, Moby Pod, hosted by Moby and Hicks alongside Bagel, the co-founder’s dog. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025 Studios graphic novel series, premieres on Prime Video on August 13. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025 The color screen will be a great option for graphic novel and comic readers, especially. Nena Farrell, Wired News, 24 July 2025 The event highlights Indigenous voices in comics, graphic novels and visual storytelling. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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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 5 Aug. 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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