Can a graphic novel be considered a collection of comic strips, or is it a distinct entity?

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Can a graphic novel be considered a collection of comic strips, or is it a distinct entity?
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While a graphic novel might contain sequential art similar to comic strips, it is a distinct entity. A graphic novel is conceived and published as a single, complete narrative work in book form, whereas comic strips are short, serialized installments typically appearing in periodicals.