graphic novel

noun

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

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Teens and older children are welcome to browse our extensive graphic novel and manga collections, stream music and movies through our e-resources, or check out a kit. Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Nov. 2024 Based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire, the film is written by Zemeckis and Forrest Gump screenwriter Eric Roth. Also starring Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly and Michelle Dockery, the Miramax and ImageMovers film is produced by Zemeckis, Derek Hogue, Jack Rapke and Bill Block. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024 Writer Ben Avery and artist Mike S. Miller also adapted each story first into their own multi-issue comic book run, which were then compiled and released as three separate graphic novels. EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024 Based on a graphic novel of the same name, the film debuts March 14 on Netflix. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for graphic novel 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Nov. 2024.

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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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