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graphic novel

noun

Definition of graphic novel

as in comic book

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Recent Examples of graphic novel Nocturnos by Laura Pérez Alt Autores, Spain The writer and artist’s graphic novel uses a series of dreamlike vignettes to explore the mysterious and magical world of the night. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026 In this charming graphic novel, the mischievous Norse god Loki gets banished to mid-Guard—AKA Earth—as punishment and must adjust to a month of life as an 11-year-old boy and document his journey in a journal. — Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 The musical is based on Moyoco Anno's manga graphic novel of the same name. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Deluxe editions and the Platinum graphic novel package will drop with a soundtrack featuring new and original songs created by McCready, due out next month. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphic novel

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Just as Winehouse once had it, Arden has positioned framed issues of British Vogue, comic book pages from Betty and Veronica, and a mirror with a picture of Marilyn Monroe over the mantel.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Partnering with Ian Fleming Publications, IDW has picked up the license to create all-new comic book adventures featuring the iconic British spy James Bond.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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The Peanuts advent calendar arrives on the heels of the comic strip’s 75th anniversary in 2025.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The name traces back to Mary Jane, a fictional character in Richard Felton Outcault’s Buster Brown comic strip which debuted in 1902, who often appeared wearing the now iconic shoe style.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

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