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What is a 'trade paperback' and how does it relate to the graphic novel/comic distinction?
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A trade paperback is a collection of several comic book issues bound together. It's a common way to read a completed story arc from a comic series. While often referred to as 'graphic novels' colloquially, true graphic novels are *originally* conceived as complete stories. Trade paperbacks are compilations, while graphic novels are standalone works.