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

Signs show that the movie will at least borrow from the graphic novel.

From The Daily Beast

Unlike most of the others on the show, Daryl is not based on anyone in The Walking Dead graphic novel series.

From The Daily Beast

Lex Fajardo, creator of the graphic novel series Kid Beowulf, really likes Loki, too.

From The Daily Beast

Tyreese and Michonne are not in the first episode or in the first frame of the graphic novel.

From The Daily Beast

The New York Observer likened Bluewater to “the graphic novel version of TMZ.com.”

From The Daily Beast

A graphic novel of considerable ability, and more than usual interest.

From Project Gutenberg