Steve Ditko
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Summary
Steve Ditko was born on November 2, 1927[1], in Johnstown[2]. He died on June 27, 2018[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a comics artist[5], screenwriter[6], draftsperson[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,693 views/month, #6,235 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: comics[11]
- Educated at: School of Visual Arts[12]
- Notable work: Spider-Man[13], Doctor Strange[14], The Creeper[15], Hawk and Dove[16], Mr. A[17], Question[18], Captain Atom[19], Ted Kord[20], Nightshade[21]
- Award received: Inkpot Award[22], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[24], The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[25], Disney Legends[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: United States Army[28]
- Commons category: Steve Ditko[29]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[30]
- Family name: Ditko[31]
- Given name: Stephen[32], John[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Partner in business or sport: Eric Stanton[35]
- Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Birth name: Stephen John Ditko[38]
Why It Matters
Steve Ditko has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[41], a comics artist[42], b. 1949[43], of United States[44], awarded the Inkpot Award[45] and Pasqual Ferry[46], a comics artist[47], b. 1961[48], of Spain[49], awarded the Saló del Còmic great award[50], specialised in comics[51].
Works attributed to him include Journey into Mystery[52], an ongoing series[53], written by Larry Lieber[54].
FAQs
Where was Steve Ditko born?
Steve Ditko's place of birth was Johnstown[2].
Where did Steve Ditko die?
Steve Ditko passed away in New York City[4].
What did Steve Ditko do for work?
Steve Ditko worked as a comics artist[5], screenwriter[6], draftsperson[7], and illustrator[8].
Where did Steve Ditko go to school?
Steve Ditko was educated at School of Visual Arts[12].
What awards did Steve Ditko receive?
Honors received include Inkpot Award[22], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[23], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[24], and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[25].
Who did Steve Ditko influence?
Steve Ditko has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[41] and Pasqual Ferry[46].