Do you have an extra $15,000 for a Steve Ditko rejection letter? This letter appeared in the May 1969 issue of Fanzation. It was written to the editor Steve Johnson. You can buy it now for $15,000 on Ebay. Would you buy it, it comes with free shipping?
Spider-Man Co-Creator Steve Ditko recently wrote back to Spider-Fan Marvin Hoover. Hoover wanted to get Ditko’s opinion about Marvel “stealing Spider-Man from him over the years.” Ditko wrote him back last month with this hand […]
Was Steve Ditko inspired to create the Spider-Man costume from an old Ben Cooper costume from the 1950’s? This video is pretty interesting. Thanks to Stephen over in the Ditko appreciation Facebook group for posting […]
Spider-Man’s co-creator is turning 89 years old today. If it wasn’t for Ditko’s designs matched with Stan Lee’s amazing words this website would not be here. It’s amazing to think how much joy Spider-Man has […]
on Panel(s) of the Day #1746: “So he’s wearing a mask with another mask over that one? Also, when is the last time we’ve had a…” Oct 17, 06:30
on Spider-Tracer: Boomerang’s 10 Best Costumes: “He also had a different costume in the Spider-Man Lifeline mini series designed by Steve Rude.” Oct 16, 08:54 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “@Paul Penna: I just can’t imagine Cormac/Ravage being left around after this whole thing is resolved, to return periodically to…” Oct 11, 09:35
on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “Wow! Poochie came from another planet? “If all he does is use his powers to erase people’s memories to make…” Oct 10, 15:11
on Marco Speaks Spidey: Midnight Spider-Man #1 Review: “What happened to Aunt May? Is that who Ben was calling?” Oct 10, 00:55
on Marco Speaks Spidey: Midnight Spider-Man #1 Review: “Don’t forget Uncle Ben’s ongoing lawsuit against Oscorp for the wrongful death of Peter’s parents, and Oscorp’s potential ulterior motive…” Oct 8, 14:53 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “@Paul Penna: “My guess, is that Cormac accidentally used his powers on his mother, accidentally erasing her memories when his…” Oct 7, 11:04 on Spider-Variants of the Week 10/7/26: “This thing may have more variants than ASM #1000.” Oct 6, 18:48 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “My guess, is that Cormac accidentally used his powers on his mother, accidentally erasing her memories when his powers first…” Oct 6, 11:27 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (Non-Legacy #36): “Ravaged” or “Well, At Least We Have These Backups”: “@Paul Penna: I wouldn’t say I was liking Cormac before the Ravage reveal but his character was … “ok”. I…” Oct 4, 08:59
If I had the money I would buy this. He and Stan Lee created a character that became a billion-dollar worldwide sensation. I wish i found something like this in my attic, like on an episode of Pawn Stars or Antique Roadshow.
Wow, an actual letter from Steve Ditko! And stained with Ditko’s own coffee! I bet he finished this letter, was drinking some coffee, and saw some hippies outside, yelled at them, and spilled his coffee in the process.