Blackwing Palomino Pencil Volume 64

In 1837, the Swiss master Rodolphe Töpffer published a collection of illustrated stories recounting the adventures of a character named Mr. Vieux Bois. Each page featured six panels with pictures and captions to convey the action and dialogue. It was unlike anything readers had seen before. Rodolphe Töpffer had created the world's first comic book.

In the 200 years since, comics have evolved from a niche medium to a comprehensive storytelling device. Comic book writers, cartoonists, inkers, inkers, letterers and colorists have birthed iconic characters, explored profound themes and deftly blurred the lines between pop culture and art.

Palomino Blackwing 64 is a tribute to comics and the minds that bring them to life. Each pencil features a halftone design that is a nod to the 64-color palette used in some of the earliest comics. It also features a unique duplicate print inspired by comic book lettering. Its firm graphite is perfect for sketching a new character concept or writing a list of your superpowers.