The writer-artist ( e. g. Will Eisner, Frank Miller, Darwyn Cooke ) typically combines the two roles of writer and penciler, but can also incorporate the role of inker as well.

In 1950, St. John Publications produced the digest-sized, adult-oriented " picture novel " It Rhymes with Lust, a 128-page digest by pseudonymous writer " Drake Waller " ( Arnold Drake and Leslie Waller ), penciler Matt Baker and inker Ray Osrin, touted as " an original full-length novel " on its cover.

Instead of reviving the old character, Schwartz had writers Robert Kanigher and John Broome, penciler Carmine Infantino, and inker Joe Kubert create an entirely new super-speedster, updating and modernizing the Flash's civilian identity, costume, and origin with a science-fiction bent.

" The Silver Age of heroes began in the pages of Showcase # 4 ( Oct, 1956 ) with a radically overhauled Flash character by writers Robert Kanigher and John Broome with penciler Carmine Infantino.

This led to a regular inking role on the newly launched Books of Magic series, taking over as regular penciler and inker with # 6 ; he would stay with the title for most of its run, writing as well as drawing its final 25 issues ( 1998 – 2000 ).

Pérez left the project while working on issue # 4, with penciler Ron Lim assigned to replace him.

DC Comics artists ghosting the comic-book stories now included Jack Burnley and Win Mortimer, with Robinson moving up as penciler and Fred Ray contributing some covers.

He began writing for Marvel Comics in 1980 on The Defenders, and had a lengthy run on Captain America, paired with penciler Mike Zeck.

From the 1930 through the 1990s ( with a few exceptions ), the letterer plied his craft on the same page drawn by the penciler.

Debuting in a story by writer Roy Thomas and penciler Gil Kane in the umbrella title Marvel Premiere # 15-25 ( May 1974 – October 1975 ), he was then written successively by Len Wein, Doug Moench, Tony Isabella, and Chris Claremont, with art by successive pencillers Larry Hama, Arvell Jones, Pat Broderick, and, in some of his earliest professional work, John Byrne.

( In those cases, the penciler was usually credited with " breakdowns " or " layouts ," while the inker was credited as the " embellisher " or " finisher ".

An experienced inker paired with a novice penciler might be responsible for correcting anatomical or other mistakes, modifying facial expressions, or changing or improving the artwork in a variety of other ways.

As one of the field's pre-eminent inkers, Giordano was known for his pairings with penciler Neal Adams in a series of comics featuring Batman, Green Lantern, and Green Arrow.

Mark E. Gruenwald ( June 18, 1953 – August 12, 1996 ) was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler known for his long association with Marvel Comics.

As the new decade began, Broome wrote science-fiction stories for DC, both standalone tales — including " The Mind Robbers ", in Mystery in Space # 1 ( May 1951 ), under the pseudonym Robert Stark — and continuing-character features, such as " Astra " ( in Sensation Comics, one story of which teamed him with his future regular artist collaborator, Gil Kane ), and " Captain Comet ", which he created with penciler Carmine Infantino in Strange Adventures # 9 ( June 1951 ).

Broome himself, with penciler Kane and editor-conceptualist Schwartz, created the Silver Age Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, in Showcase # 22 ( Oct. 1959 ).

The stories were: an 11-page Iron Man tale, " The Torrent Without, The Tumult Within ", credited to Stan Lee and Archie Goodwin as writers, with art by penciler Gene Colan and inker Johnny Craig, a former EC Comics mainstay ; and an 11-page Sub-Mariner story, " Call Him Destiny, or Call Him Death ", credited to Lee and Roy Thomas as writers, with art by Colan and inker Frank Giacoia.

In 1998, he returned to DC, re-teaming briefly with penciler Sal Velluto on a story in September 1998's The New Gods Secret Files and Origins, before collabotaring with his fellow Floridian and artistic friend / mentor Dick Giordano on several projects.

After collaborating with Adams on the Spider-Man feature in Web of Spider-Man Annual # 2 ( September 1986 ), and with penciler Mike Mignola on a short backup story there, Nocenti teamed with artist Barry Windsor-Smith on Daredevil # 236 ( November 1986 ).

Adams debuted there as penciler and inker of writer Goodwin's eight-page anthological story " Curse of the Vampire " in Creepy # 14 ( April 1967 ).

After a second appearance as " Him " in Thor # 165-166 ( June – July 1969 ), writer and then Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas and penciler Gil Kane significantly revamped Him as the allegorical Messiah Adam Warlock in Marvel Premiere # 1 ( April 1972 ).

Launched as an original Image comic book title by popular X-Men penciler Jim Lee and his friend, writer Brandon Choi, the comic book's premise revolved around the centuries long war between aliens called Kherubim and Daemonites.

Nexus is an American comic book series created by writer Mike Baron and penciler Steve Rude in 1981.

That story, " The Coming of Gunhawk ", by writer Jerry Siegel and penciler Werner Roth, was eventually published in the omnibus title Western Gunfighters # 1 ( cover-dated Aug. 1970 ).

Marvel's next Amazing Adventures was a split title featuring the Inhumans ( initially both written and drawn by Jack Kirby, later drawn by Neal Adams ) and the Black Widow ( initially by writer Gary Friedrich and penciler John Buscema ).

The initial story was by writer Gerry Conway, penciler Tom Sutton, and inker Syd Shores.

The series was originally intended to be a testing ground for new characters and the re-introduction of characters who no longer had their own titles .. After a final appearance as " Him " in Thor # 165-166 ( June – July 1969 ), writer and then Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas and penciler Gil Kane significantly revamped Him as the allegorical Messiah Adam Warlock in Marvel Premiere # 1 ( April 1972 ).

Primary creator Carl Potts and co-creators Alan Zelenetz ( writer ) and Frank Cirocco ( penciler ) developed the concept, and in 1984 Marvel Comics ' Epic Comics imprint launched the first of several Alien Legion miniseries and one-shots.

It was created by writer Brad Meltzer and the artistic team of penciler Rags Morales and inker Michael Bair.

Through 1955, Severin drew a large number of stories for the latter title and other Western series from Prize, and as penciler, he co-created with an unknown writer the long-running Native American feature " American Eagle " in Prize Comics Western vol.

This team was created by writer Roy Thomas and penciler Brian Murray as analogues of the Golden Age heroes removed from continuity as a result of the Crisis on Infinite Earths.

After a single issue by writer Mike Friedrich and penciler Paul Gulacy, Steve Gerber wrote several issues in which Morbius went on a picaresque interdimensional journey and fought the Caretakers of Arcturus and was advised by the eyeball-headed character I. Doug Moench and Bill Mantlo followed, successively, as the feature's writers.

Created by writer Roy Thomas and penciler Gil Kane, the character, a living human suffering from vampiric abilities resulting from scientific rather than supernatural means, first appeared as an antagonist in The Amazing Spider-Man # 101 ( Oct. 1971 ), and went on to become a heroic, tragically flawed protagonist in his own series and other titles.

The first issue contained the features " The Trigger Twins ", created by writer Robert Kanigher and penciler Carmine Infantino and running through # 116 ; " Don Caballero ", drawn by Gil Kane, and " Roving Ranger ", penciled by Alex Toth, the writer-creator uncredited ; and " Strong Bow ", created by writer David Wood and artist Frank Giacoia.

Hence the writer and artist ( penciler ) are usually said to be the exclusive authors of a particular comic, even though there are usually other individuals involved in the creative process.

Some comics feature more than one writer, penciler, inker or colorist, and some feature individuals ( often uncredited ) who " ghost " work in the style of a particular artist, or work as a background artist, working with ( or for ) an artist who might only draw certain figures, panels or scenes, leaving the rest to their collaborator.

Joseph " Joe " Kelly is an American comic book writer, penciler and editor who has written such titles as Deadpool, Uncanny X-Men, Action Comics, and JLA.

He is known for his 10-year run as editor of Marvel Fanfare ; his long involvement as writer, penciler, and inker on Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man ; his four-year tenure as West Coast Avengers penciller ; and his long stint as the inker of X-Factor.

With issue # 65, regular penciler Rick Veitch took over from Moore and began scripting the series, continuing the story in a roughly similar vein for 24 more issues.

Following the creation of an all new Flash, aka Barry Allen who carried the superhero name from the original Golden Age Flash, by editor-conceptualist Schwartz, scripter Robert Kanigher and penciler Infantino in Showcase # 4 ( Oct 1956 )— considered the comic that triggered the Silver Age — Broome wrote Flash stories beginning in that very issue.

John Romita, Jr. joined as penciler from # 250-282 ( January 1988-July 1990 ), and was generally inked by Al Williamson.

Paul Gulacy began freelancing for Marvel Comics as penciler of the 15-page story " Morbius, the Living Vampire " in Adventure into Fear # 20 ( cover-dated Feb. 1974 ), written by Mike Friedrich and inked by Jack Abel.

Following an inking assignment, over penciler Bob Brown on Daredevil # 108 ( March 1974 ), he began work on the character with which he became most associated, the philosophical martial artist / secret agent Shang-Chi in the comic Master of Kung Fu ( cover-billed as The Hands of Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu ) # 18 ( June 1974 ), inked by Al Milgrom.

Most covers were reprints, though Marie Severin drew the new top half of # 4, John Severin the cover of # 8, and the team of Gil Kane ( penciler ) and Frank Giacoia ( inker ) the covers of # 5, 6 and 9.