Steve Ditko
Stephen J. "Steve" Ditko[1] (November 2, 1927 – June 29, 2018) was a Ukrainian American comic book artist and writer.[2] He was best known as the artist and co-creator, with Stan Lee, of the Marvel Comics heroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Ditko in 1945
Steve Ditko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stephen J. Ditko November 2, 1927 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | June 29, 2018 (aged 90) New York City, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Comic book artist, writer |
Ditko died at his New York City apartment from a heart attack on June 29, 2018 at the age of 90.[3]
References
- Bell, Blake. Strange and Stranger: The World of Steve Ditko (Fantagraphics Books, Seattle, Washington, 2008), p.14. ISBN 1-56097-921-6
- Ukrainian-American Steve Ditko is acknowledged as one of the all-time great illustrators of comic books Archived June 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- Steve Ditko, Spider-Man Co-Creator and Legendary Comics Artist, Dies at 90
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