In Memoriam...RIP Steve Ditko (1927-2018)6814
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| The “JD Salinger of comics” has passed away at age 90. On June 29th Steve Ditko was discovered lifeless in his apartment apparently having passed a couple days prior. He has no known survivors. His legacy then, truly is his work and if I would dare assume anything about him, I think that’s probably what he wanted. Let’s dedicate this thread to civil discussion of the man, the myth, the artist to honor and celebrate his legacy, complex though it may be. clickable text |
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| Very sad! | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by JLS_Comics I agree. Although I feel like I would be sadder if he hadn’t wanted to be so reclusive. I’m sad because so many people who were impacted by his work never got to meet him and thank him. Even though his beliefs did not require adulation, an artist always likes to know his work is appreciated. Maybe he didn’t care, who knows. That’s why I’m sad, mainly because we know so little about one of the mediums most influential contributors. He lived his life as he saw fit and that was his right but personally I wish I knew more about his professional life at least. The guy was strangely fascinating. |
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| @esaravo Nice! His Charlton work was awesome. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by Odins_Raven Ditko was around years before Spider-Man (and Doctor Strange too), and after Marvel he was a big contributor to Charlton and DC comics. I think his work for those companies is way under appreciated. |
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| Huge loss. R.I.P. Mr Ditko. | ||
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Mr. Ditko spoke through his art. Most would probably agree his character Mr. A was not but a thinly veiled likeness of his own deeply held beliefs. |
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| I'm no fan of Ditko, but I sure do respect the man and his legacy in our hobby. If ever a man lived that did it his way, Steve Ditko was that man. I raise my glass to you, Mr Ditko. May your soul find peace in the next life. |
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Ditko was one of the greats. His unique style and approach to comics was both complex and deceptively simple. An artist who charted his own coarse and stayed true to himself and still retained the respect of his fans. RIP Steve.   . |
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| @SteveRicketts I second that notion. I disagree with much of his personal philosophies but not many artists have had such a monumental impact the way he did. Respect is definitely due to his dogged determination to say what he had to say, no more and no less. | ||
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I always thought his rendition of J. Jonah Jameson was the best. He defined the character so well. |
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 It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious.
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| A true legend no doubt!! Spiderman, Dr. Strange, The Question, Hawk and Dove, The Creeper...deep thinker...artist truly ahead of his time. A powerhouse and pillar of the art form. He will be greatly missed. | ||
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A great loss; may he rest in peace.  I had this on my watch list for the past two weeks, while I debated whether I should pull the trigger and send it in for VSP. I took a chance and just picked it up...  |
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My favorite Ditko Spider-Man story. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by esaravo incredible!!!!! |
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Quote:Originally Posted by GAC Don't you mean AMAZING!  |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Darkga Ha! indeed! |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Darkga That! my friend, is gold!!! |
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May he rest in peace. I think he changed the world more than most people know.    |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Odins_Raven it's exactly how all artists should be...true to themselves and their convictions....uncompromising and visionary. |
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 R.I.P. Steve |
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 Ima gonna steal this and look for some occasion to use it!
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| @Darkga You'll have to wait on VSP until CBCS grades magazines. @ccmp99 Seems only yesterday I was young lad of 12 years "marveling" at that page and hanging on every word and narrative of what is arguably the best Spider-Man story ever. Sad day. The old masters are nearly all gone. |
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 I'll probably wake up constipated.
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| R.I.P. Mr. Ditko Back in the 60's you were very instrumental in my migration from coins to comics. |
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Steve Ditko can not be given enough credit for his part in shaping the Marvel Universe and comics as we know them. He was truly one of the great ones. |
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