A
letterer is a member of a team of
comic book creators responsible for drawing the comic book's text. The letterer's use of
typefaces,
calligraphy, letter size, and
layout all contribute to the impact of the comic. The letterer crafts the comic's "display lettering": the story title lettering and other special captions and credits that usually appear on a story's first page. The letterer also writes the letters in the
word balloons and draws in
sound effects. Many letterers also design logos for the comic book company's various titles.