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This category lists fictional characters created or co-created by American comic book artist Steve Ditko.
Stephen John Ditko [1] [2] ( / ˈdɪtkoʊ /; November 2, 1927 – June 29, 2018) was an American comics artist and writer best known for being the co-creator of Marvel superhero Spider-Man and creator of Doctor Strange. He also made notable contributions to the character of Iron Man, revolutionizing the character's red and yellow design.
- Stephen John Ditko, November 2, 1927, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- June 29, 2018 (aged 90), New York City, U.S.
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Jul 12, 2018 · Jonah Jameson. (Photo: Marvel Entertainment) Created by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee. First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 1) #1. Jameson is undoubtedly the most recognizable character...
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Mr. A- Spider-Man
- Doctor Strange
- 10 Mr. A
- 9 Shade The Changing Man
- 8 Squirrel Girl
- 7 Hawk and Dove
- 6 The Creeper
- 5 Captain Atom
- 4 Blue Beetle
- 3 The Question
- 2 Doctor Strange
- 1 Spider-Man
Mr. Ais the personification of Objectivism. With him, there is only right and wrong. It's a moral certainty that has become a huge influence on many comic book crimefighters today. RELATED: 10 Biggest Surprises That Hardcore Watchmen Fans Didn't Expect From The HBO Series Watchmen's Rorschach owes more to Mr. A than he does to The Question. Rorscha...
Shade the Changing Man ended way too soon, primarily because of the DC Implosion. Steve Ditko created a story about a hero framed for crimes he didn't commit. The focus of Ditko's series was very hopeful, with Shadeclearing his reputation bit by bit. Ditko even managed to work in some disinformation about aliens, which reflected the cynical disbeli...
Squirrel Girl makes this list because of what others have done with the character. Squirrel Girl is popular today because of great creators recognized the fun that could be had with her. Fans responded, making her one of the more popular of a new generation of Marvel superheroes. RELATED: Marvel: 10 Things Fans Need To Know About Squirrel Girl Stev...
Hawk and Dove are an interesting dichotomy in superheroes. Two brothers, one violent and one passive. It's a concept that should be credited to writer Steve Skeates as much as Steve Ditko, and perhaps even more so. In a 1999 interview in Comic Book Artist #5, Skeates stated that Ditko and Dick Giordanochanged story elements in ways that made Dove l...
The Creeperis yet another original hero for mainstream comics that has endured. Jack Ryder was a disgraced talk show host who gained enhanced strength and agility from a serum developed by a scientist he attempted to rescue at a costume party. The serum gives Ryder a maniacal laugh as the Creeper, which makes him an extreme version of the wise-crac...
Captain Atom was a creation of the atomic age, in a way that almost no other character of the Silver Age was, save for Doctor Solar. His powers were radiation-based and the danger of them was immediately acknowledged with a costume that protected others. Later, this costume was redesigned in a way that incorporated liquid metal and made Captain Ato...
The Blue Beetlewas a Golden Age character, but Steve Ditko's version in Ted Kord departs from it. This was intentional on the part of Steve Ditko. He even plotted a way that the superpowered Blue Beetle could pass on his legacy without being able to pass on the scarab that gave him his powers. Ditko had envisioned the Blue Beetle as a non-powered h...
With the blank face, the Question remains one of the most iconic and interesting of the Charlton heroes Steve Ditko created. Most of that comes from him being a version of Mr. A that could pass the watchful eyes of the Comics Code Authority. His featureless mask made for an unnerving sight to the criminals he fought. The Question was the character ...
Probably one of the most recognizable qualities of Steve Ditko's art is exhibited in his work on Doctor Strange. Looking at Doctor Strange's hands, it becomes obvious that Ditko had a talent for coming up with exotic hand gestures. He also did it with Spider-Man, but with Doctor Strange, it was prominently displayed. RELATED: Marvel's 10 Most Skill...
There's no doubt that Steve Ditko's greatest creation is the character that is the symbol of Marvel Comics. Steve Ditko created not only an iconic hero but defined the archetype of an alter-ego that's a contradiction. While Spider-Man was a hero, physically strong and agile, Peter Parkerwas the stereotypical high school nerd. There aren't many arti...
A is a fictional comic book hero created by Steve Ditko. Unlike most of Ditko's work, the character of Mr. A remained the property of Ditko, who wrote and illustrated the stories in which the character appeared entirely himself. The character first appeared in Wally Wood 's witzend #3 (1967).
- Wears armored gloves and full-head armored mask for protection, Proficient at hand to hand combat
- Steve Ditko
- Rex Graine
- witzend #3 (1967)
Jul 10, 2018 · Culture. Steve Ditko’s Ordinary People. The legendary comic-book illustrator and writer, who died in June at the age of 90, infused characters like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with a...
Steve Ditko. An American comic book artist and comic book writer. He is best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. Steve Ditko appears in 1697 issues. View all.
