Comments on: Spell Check

By: Augie De Blieck Jr.

Augie De Blieck Jr. — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 12:21:41 +0000

In my gut, the double-L LOOKS better. However, the correct spelling is with one “L” so that’s what I usually go with. The other spelling I fall back on is “a-r-t-i-s-t.” The inker is still the inker.

By: Maddie

Maddie — Tue, 05 Oct 2004 23:49:00 +0000

“Penciller” is the Oxford English Dictionary spelling, with “penciler” as a variation. I find it interesting that one of the definitions of “penciller”, is for a reporter in the USA. So maybe single or double “l” is interchangable usage in the States. Or maybe DC just wants to be different.

By: tomthedog

tomthedog — Tue, 05 Oct 2004 21:04:16 +0000

Merriam-Webster says “penciller”, but won’t let me see the definition (to see if it lists “penciler” as a variant or not) unless I upgrade to a paid account.

By: hcduvall

hcduvall — Tue, 05 Oct 2004 20:09:00 +0000

Double “l” is usually the second variant, so I’d say the single “l” is preferred and more correct by American publishing rules. But then, DC says “super hero” instead of superhero because thats their trademark.