Fans React to Spider-Man Creator Steve Ditko's Death
Marvel creator Steve Ditko has passed away at the age of 90, and the comic industry is expressing [...]
Neil Gaiman
Steve Ditko's work had a profound effect on many of today's successful creators, including Neil Gaiman, who took to social media to thank Ditko for making his "childhood weirder".
I had heard rumours, hoped they were not true. Thank you Steve Ditko, for making my childhood weirder, and thank you @wossy for taking me with you when we went in search of Steve Ditko, and found him. A kind man, who gave me comics. https://t.co/SnBGneZgLx
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) July 6, 2018
"I had heard rumours, hoped they were not true. Thank you Steve Ditko, for making my childhood weirder, and thank you @wossy for taking me with you when we went in search of Steve Ditko, and found him. A kind man, who gave me comics."
prevnextScott Derrickson
Ditko's Sorcerer Supreme finally made it to the big screen with last year's Doctor Strange. The director responsible for the film Scott Derrickson took a moment to say goodbye to the character's creator with some of Ditko's artwork.
Goodbye Steve Ditko pic.twitter.com/DXAkw8BQIk
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) July 6, 2018
"Goodbye Steve Ditko"
prevnextMitch Gerads
DC artist Mitch Gerads expressed his sadness at Ditko's passing, but also his gratitude for Ditko's work.
Goodbye, Steve Ditko. Thanks for making such a mark on my life with your own marks. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/LJsAUVulVM
— Mitch Gerads @SDCC (@MitchGerads) July 7, 2018
"Goodbye, Steve Ditko. Thanks for making such a mark on my life with your own marks. Rest in peace."
prevnextWarren Ellis
Warren Ellis had thanks to give too and loved just how off the all and strange Ditko's work could be, and he was glad to have experienced it.
Goodbye, Steve Ditko, and thanks for everything, you weird legend. What strange and amazing things you achieved. pic.twitter.com/xIGOExiCYt
— Wᴀʀʀᴇɴ Eʟʟɪs (@warrenellis) July 7, 2018
"Goodbye, Steve Ditko, and thanks for everything, you weird legend. What strange and amazing things you achieved."
prevnextBrian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis actually had the chance to thank Ditko for his Marvel work, work that eventually gave Bendis a career.
I spoke to Steve ditko on the phone once. I’ve talked about it often. I got to thank him for creating Spider-man and putting food on my table. I hope he really heard me
— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) July 6, 2018
"I spoke to Steve ditko on the phone once. I've talked about it often. I got to thank him for creating Spider-man and putting food on my table. I hope he really heard me"
prevnextEdgar Wright
Edgar Wright lamented the fact that Ditko didn't profit as much off his creations as others, but also knows his work will last forever, and will always be appreciated among creators and fans.
RIP to comic book legend Steve Ditko, influential on countless planes of existence. He sadly never profited from his comic creations that have lasted for decades, but his work will never be not forgotten. pic.twitter.com/IKJv0pUCEG
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) July 7, 2018
"RIP to comic book legend Steve Ditko, influential on countless planes of existence. He sadly never profited from his comic creations that have lasted for decades, but his work will never be not forgotten."
prevnextHeather Antos
Heather Antos is appreciative of all the characters Ditko created over the course of his career, and his presence will be missed amongst the industry he helped create.
Thank you, Steve Ditko. Thank you for creating some of the greatest characters the world has ever seen. Thank you for all you've done to contribute to the comics industry. You will be missed more than you know. <3 a="" href="https://t.co/UDPyRfxeWz" data-href="https://t.co/UDPyRfxeWz">https://t.co/UDPyRfxeWz
— Heather Antos (@HeatherAntos) July 6, 2018
"Thank you, Steve Ditko. Thank you for creating some of the greatest characters the world has ever seen. Thank you for all you've done to contribute to the comics industry. You will be missed more than you know. <3"
prevnextCecil Castellucci
Cecil Castellucci wanted to make sure Ditko was appreciated for his other creation, Shade the Changing Man.
Just hearing about Steve Ditko. Ditko also created SHADE THE CHANGING MAN, which is a character which changed my life. I wish I could shake his hand and say thank you. And I hope his spirit is off in the universe doing something mad and strange. https://t.co/xZnCsDVuXQ
— cecil castellucci (@misscecil) July 7, 2018
"Just hearing about Steve Ditko. Ditko also created SHADE THE CHANGING MAN, which is a character which changed my life. I wish I could shake his hand and say thank you. And I hope his spirit is off in the universe doing something mad and strange."
prevnextRob Liefeld
Rob Liefeld views Ditko on the Mt. Rushmore of comic book creators, and all you have to do is glance at his impressive resume for proof that spot is well warranted.
"Spider Man's visionary illustrator and enigmatic co-creator has passed from this plane into the next realm! STEVE DITKO is on the Mt. Rushmore of Comic book creators. Dr. Strange, Hawk & Dove, The Creeper, Shade The Changing man, so many of Spider Man's amazing rogues, Lizard, Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, Kraven, Mysterio. The definition of creative genius and inspiration. R.I.P. #spiderman #drstrange #marvel"
prevnextBrandon Bird
Ditko didn't just work on superheroes though, as Brandon Bird also thanked the creator for his lovely work on the Transformers franchise, including color books.
RIP Steve Ditko, thank you for your wonderful contribution to culture (weird Transformers coloring books). pic.twitter.com/YL1jMWrwxe
— Brandon Bird (@Brandon_Bird) July 7, 2018
"RIP Steve Ditko, thank you for your wonderful contribution to culture (weird Transformers coloring books).
Things I know about Steve Ditko:
1) Randian
2) invented Spider-Man
3) believed Bumblebee had one arm"