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Examples of graphic novel in a Sentence
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This graphic novel is an important read about kindness and friendship.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
The special comes three years after the cult favorite, supernatural Western series Wynonna Earp, based on Beau Smith’s IDW Publishing graphic novel, ended its four-season run.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 July 2024
Daryl Dixon is the fifth spinoff in the long-running AMC franchise based on Robert Kirkman’s series of graphic novels.
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 26 July 2024
The graphic novels were created by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 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 12 Sep. 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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