A comic artist is a creative professional who specializes in creating comic books, graphic novels, and comic strips. They use illustrations and storytelling techniques to convey narratives, often combining visual art with dialogue and captions. Comic artists may work in various genres, including superhero, fantasy, and humor, and their work can be found in print and digital formats. To create their art, comic artists typically use tools like pencils, inks, and digital software. They often collaborate with writers, editors, and publishers to bring their stories to life. Notable comic artists include Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Art Spiegelman, who have made significant contributions to the field.