What essential drawing materials are recommended for aspiring DC Comics artists?

For traditional drawing, essential materials include various graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B), a good eraser (kneaded and vinyl), smooth drawing paper (e.g., Bristol board or smooth cartridge paper), fine-line pens (like Micron or Copic Multiliner) for inking, and possibly a light table for transferring sketches. For digital art, a drawing tablet (Wacom, Huion, etc.) and software like Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, or Procreate are industry standards.