noun
- artists who create the initial drawings for comic books or graphic novels
Usage: comics industry
Examples
- The comic book company hired several talented pencilers for their new superhero series.
- Many famous pencilers started their careers working on independent comics.
- The pencilers worked closely with the writers to bring the story to life visually.
- Digital tools have changed how modern pencilers create their artwork.
- Some pencilers also do their own inking and coloring work.
- The studio employed both pencilers and inkers to speed up production.