Steve Ditko

American comics artist (1927–2018)
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Steve Ditko
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Steve Ditko

Summary

Steve Ditko is a human[1]. His place of birth was Johnstown[2]. He was born on November 2, 1927[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 27, 2018[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,981 views/month, #6,235 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Steve Ditko's place of birth was Johnstown[2].
  • Steve Ditko passed away in New York City[4].
  • Steve Ditko was born on November 2, 1927[3].
  • Steve Ditko died on June 27, 2018[5].
  • Steve Ditko held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Steve Ditko worked as a comics artist[6].
  • Steve Ditko worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Steve Ditko worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Steve Ditko's professions included illustrator[9].
  • Steve Ditko's field of work was comics[12].
  • Steve Ditko's education included a stint at School of Visual Arts[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Ditko is Spider-Man[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Ditko is Doctor Strange[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Ditko is The Creeper[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Ditko is Hawk and Dove[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Ditko is Mr. A[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Ditko is Question[19].
  • Steve Ditko received the Inkpot Award[20].
  • Steve Ditko received the Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21].
  • Steve Ditko received the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[22].
  • Steve Ditko received the The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[23].
  • Steve Ditko is recorded as male[24].
  • Steve Ditko's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Steve Ditko's military branch is recorded as United States Army[26].
  • Steve Ditko's Commons category is recorded as Steve Ditko[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Steve Ditko's place of birth was Johnstown[2]. He was born on November 2, 1927[3].

Education

Steve Ditko's education included a stint at School of Visual Arts[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9]. Steve Ditko's field of work was comics[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Spider-Man[14], a mutate[28], founded in 1962[29]; Doctor Strange[15], a fictional human[30], founded in 1963[31]; The Creeper[16], a fictional human[32]; Hawk and Dove[17], a group of fictional characters[33]; Mr. A[18], a comics character[34]; and Question[19], a comics character[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Inkpot Award[20], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1974[38]; Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21], a hall of fame[39], in United States[40], founded in 1988[41]; Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[22], a comics award[42], founded in 1985[43]; and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[23], a comics award[44].

Death and Burial

Steve Ditko died on June 27, 2018[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[45].

Why It Matters

Steve Ditko ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,981 views/month, #6,235 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

He has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[48], a comics artist[49], b. 1949[50], of United States[51], awarded the Inkpot Award[52] and Pasqual Ferry[53], a comics artist[54], b. 1961[55], of Spain[56], awarded the Saló del Còmic great award[57], specialised in comics[58].

Works attributed to him include Journey into Mystery[59], an ongoing series[60], written by Larry Lieber[61].

FAQs

Where was Steve Ditko born?

Born in Johnstown[2], Steve Ditko…

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 comics artist[6], screenwriter[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did Steve Ditko go to school?

Steve Ditko was educated at School of Visual Arts[13].

What awards did Steve Ditko receive?

Honors received include Inkpot Award[20], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[21], Jack Kirby Hall of Fame[22], and The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame[23].

Who did Steve Ditko influence?

Steve Ditko has been cited as an influence by Jim Starlin[48] and Pasqual Ferry[53].

References

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  28. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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