graphic novel

noun

1. a novel in the form of comic strips.

graphic novel

noun

1. a novel in the form of a comic strip

Word History and Origins

Origin of graphic novel¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Based on Richard McGuire’s graphic novel of the same name, the movie tells the story of one specific Pennsylvania house and the numerous inhabitants who, over generations, have seen moments of their lives unfold there.

From Salon

In his formally inventive graphic novel, McGuire used frames within frames to visually represent different time periods within one panel.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dragon Ball Z television series was based on the manga - comics or graphic novels originating from Japan - created and written by Akira Toriyama.

From BBC

Walters came up with the idea of turning Alice Oseman’s graphic novels into a TV series after “falling in love” with the books.

From BBC

With glass front-facing windows and raw wooden bookshelves, the store is filled with anything from graphic novels and picture books to poetry anthologies and adult novels — a new venture for the duo.

From Los Angeles Times