graphic novel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of graphic novel
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Zabierowski: I love a lot of the things that are in the graphic novel collection, like the Jack Kirby, the Garfields.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
In interviews, Shaboozey has mentioned wanting to turn this record’s story into a graphic novel, or an extended music video, and it’s not hard to imagine a future for him in the film industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The law was passed in 2023, 13 years after Chicago Public Schools, without explanation or warning, removed Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel autobiography “Persepolis” from classrooms and libraries, sparking a student movement against censorship.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
Other awards at the ceremony include categories for best illustrator, fiction, debut fiction, science fiction and fantasy, discover, romantic fiction author and graphic novel.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
She’s always reading something that looks good, too, like a comic book or graphic novel with the words in another language.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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