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Screenplay comes from Eric Roth — who also scripted Forrest Gump — and Zemeckis, based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024
The 20 cards produced by Chase and Brooke drew inspiration from graphic novels, comic books and the '60s and '70s.
—Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
On the heels of record-setting box office success with Deadpool & Wolverine and Longlegs, respectively, Emma Corrin and Maika Monroe have been tapped for the lead roles in 100 Nights of Hero, director Julia Jackman’s period fantasy based on the graphic novel from Isabel Greenberg.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
As part of its Hummingbird Effect Campaign, Daughters for Earth sends a graphic novel celebrating a woman working at the forefront of environmental stewardship to donors.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 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 8 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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