1. an artist who creates the initial drawings for comic books or graphic novels
Usage: comics industry

Examples

• The penciler sketched the superhero’s dramatic pose.
• After the penciler finishes, the inker adds the final lines.
• She worked as a penciler for Marvel Comics for five years.
• The penciler’s rough drawings captured the story’s emotion perfectly.
• Many pencilers also write their own comic book stories.
• The editor praised the penciler’s dynamic action sequences.