graphic novel

noun

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

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Battlestar Galactica watch on prime video The Boys Years: 2019-present Length: 4 seasons, 32 episodes Creator: Eric Kripke One of Prime’s biggest hits is this satire of superhero culture based on the graphic novel by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025 Anthony and Joe Russo's new sci-fi adventure film, The Electric State, is adapted from the graphic novel by Swedish artist/designer Simon Stålenhag. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025 Based on the graphic novel by Simon Stålenhag, the film watches Michelle (Brown) and Keats (Pratt) venture into the dangerous Exclusion Zone and the heart of artificial intelligence firm Sentre to try and rescue Michelle’s brother. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 And the source material is a graphic novel by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, in which the aftermath of a war between sentient machines and man is rendered in haunting, striking full-page panels. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

Word History

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 23 Mar. 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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