generate questions: The graphic novel—book-length comics—began to gain attention after Will Eisner popularized the term with his book A Contract with God (1978). The term became widely known with the public after the commercial success of Maus, Watchmen, and The Dark Knight Returns in the mid-1980s. In the 21st century graphic novels became established in mainstream bookstores and libraries and webcomics became common.
What is a comic that is as long as a book called? {sep_token} Who helped "graphic novel" get public attention? {sep_token} What decade did the term "graphic novel" become well known by the public? {sep_token} In addition to printed graphic novels in stores, what became popular online? {sep_token} The popularity of the Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and what other comic helped popularize "graphic novel" as a term?