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Examples of graphic novel in a Sentence
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The film is based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
What inspired the music of the punk band Darkside in the Hysteria graphic novel?
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Some librarians or teachers might begrudgingly hold back from sharing Diary of a Wimpy Kid books because the series is considered a graphic novel.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
Strange Adventures Comics & Curiosities Looking for used comic books and graphic novels?
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1964, in the meaning defined above
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“Graphic novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20novel. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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