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Examples of graphic novel in a Sentence
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An autobiographical graphic novel about a boy from an evangelical Christian family growing into adulthood.
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Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
Watch on Deadline Héctor G. Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López’s graphic novel ‘El Eternauta’ is also headed to Netflix with Bruno Stagnaro directing.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2024
The guitarist, who has been with the band since its 1982 breakout Pyromania, has co-written a graphic novel that blends his musical career and his love of horror.
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
The limited sci-fi series, which is set in a futuristic Lagos, plays out a bit like a graphic novel—which is a good thing.
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 2 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1964, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near graphic novel
Cite this Entry
“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20novel. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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