graphic novel

noun

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

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The show is based on a series of graphic novels by Roye Okupe and Godwin Akpan published by Dark Horse Comics. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Among the upcoming projects on Stay Gold’s slate is a feature adaptation of the esteemed graphic novel Tumor, written and to be directed by Will Bridges (Black Mirror, Stranger Things), who sold his first film All of You to Apple in late 2024. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025 Some of the shop’s specialties are manga, graphic novels, classic literature and poetry, including books by local poets. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025 Prizes will be given in categories such as fiction, current events, poetry, mystery, biography, history, young adult, science fiction, sciences, audiobooks and graphic novels/comics. Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 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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