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Steve Ditko Week: Charlton Comics covers

After he left Marvel, Ditko produced quite a bit of work for "B" comics publisher Charlton. I love the swirling, spooky, ectoplasmic shapes. There's no mistaking which artist produced this work, Ditko's style is so personal and unique.

Steve Ditko Week: Ditko documentary

In 2007, BBC radio/TV host Jonathan Ross, a major comics fan, presented an hour-long TV special focused on his favorite artist: The mysterious and reclusive, Steve Ditko.

It's a very well done show, featuring intereviews with Ditko's Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee and other comics pros. Near the end of the show, Ross and comics writer Neil Gaimin even venture up to Ditko's office in New York City for a visit, but Ditko refuses to appear on screen.

Here's the entire program:

Steve Ditko Week: Amazing Adult Fantasy covers

Some of Ditko's pre-Spider-man work with Stan Lee at Marvel. Bring on the giant monsters!

Steve Ditko Week!

"Amazing Spider-Man" opens this week, so what better time to pay tribute to the Webslinger's co-creator, cartoonist Steve Ditko?

All this week, we'll be taking a look at this enigmatic and innovative artist's work, including his pre- and post-Spidey suspense and sci-fi art. Keeping coming back for more Ditko!