graphic novel

noun

Synonyms of graphic novelnext
: a story that is presented in comic-strip format and published as a book

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His second graphic novel, Cloud Stories, was released in 2017. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Webtoons already available include Zootopia miniseries Olaf’s Comic Collection and the Agent Stitch graphic novel series. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Mar. 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 Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novels, like Smile and Ghosts and Drama. Marah Eakin, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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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 Apr. 2026.

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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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