graphic novel

NOUN

comic book

Synonyms

WEAK

cartoon comic comic-strip book manga

Example Sentences

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French-Iranian author, director, illustrator and activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for her graphic novel series and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, the Élysée Palace in Paris has confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Other awards at the ceremony include categories for best illustrator, fiction, debut fiction, science fiction and fantasy, discover, romantic fiction author and graphic novel.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The graphic novel illustrator, 38, says he is alarmed by society's increasing dependence on artificial intelligence, which he insists is inferior to the things it is being used to replace.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

I had a mutual friend who introduced us because Ethan had written a graphic novel about the Apache Wars and Geronimo.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

“Wow! I love your graphic novel collection. Can I borrow a few?”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan