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Also known as Stephen J. "Steve" Ditko, D.C Glanzman

American comics artist (1927–2018)

Person · Open Library

Born
1927-11-02
Died
2018-06-27
Works
155

Top works

  • Creepy Archives Volume 4
  • Creepy Archives Volume 3
  • Eerie Archives Volume 2
  • It Rose from the Tomb
  • Steve Ditko Reader

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Writing · Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Stephen John Ditko (November 2, 1927 – June 29, 2018) was an American comics artist and writer best known for being co-creator of Marvel superhero Spider-Man and creator of Doctor Strange. He also made notable contributions to the character of Iron Man with the character's iconic red and yellow design being revolutionized by Ditko.

Known for

  • Disney Legends Awards Ceremony — Self (archive footage)2024
  • Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee — Self2019
  • Comic Book: The Movie — Steve Ditko2004
  • The Masters of Comic Book Art — Self1987

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Listeners
4
Total plays
7

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Born
Stephen John Ditko , ( 1927-11-02 ) November 2, 1927, Johnstown, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Died
c. June 29, 2018 (2018-06-29) (aged 90) , New York City, U.S.
Area
Writer, Penciller , Inker
Notable works
Spider-Man Doctor Strange Creeper Hawk and Dove Mr. A Question Captain Atom Blue Beetle Nightshade Speedball
Awards
Disney Legend (2024)

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Steve Ditko
date of birth
1927-11-02
date of death
2018-06-27
birth name
Stephen John Ditko
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Stephen John Ditko (/ˈdɪtkoʊ/; November 2, 1927 – c. June 29, 2018) was an American comic book artist best known for being the co-creator of Marvel superheroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. He also made notable contributions to the character of Iron Man, introducing the character's signature red and yellow design.

Ditko studied under Batman artist Jerry Robinson at the Cartoonist and Illustrators School (now the School of Visual Arts) in New York City. He began his professional career in 1953, working in the studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, beginning as an inker and coming under the influence of artist Mort Meskin. During this time, he began his long association with Charlton Comics, where he did work in the genres of science fiction, horror, and mystery. He also co-created the superhero Captain Atom in 1960.

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