As nouns the difference between inker and penciler
is that inker is a person or device that applies ink while penciler is in comic book production, a person who develops the plot and creative content of a comic book, and draws an outline to be filled in by an inker.
inker
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A person or device that applies ink.
In comic book production, a person who fills in material outlined by the comic book author.
A tattoo artist.
penciler
English
Noun
(
en noun)
In comic book production, a person who develops the plot and creative content of a comic book, and draws an outline to be filled in by an inker.