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The comedian Steve Ditko, known as the co-creator of "Spider-Man", has pbaded away, the American artist was discovered in his New York apartment on June 29, just as the police announced. A janitor found Ditko lifeless, said a spokesman for the police.
With his colleague Stan Lee, Ditko created the cartoon character "Spider-Man" in 1962. Behind, it's New York teenager Peter Parker. He gains supernatural powers through the bite of a radioactive contaminated spider. "Spider-Man" can climb facades, throw nets and use his skills in the fight against crime.
First, Stan Lee gave the order to another draftsman. But Lee was unhappy with the result – and Ditko was allowed to play. He gave "Spider-Man" the look that characterizes the character so far.
Quarrel with Stan Lee
Ditko lived in solitude in Manhattan. He almost always canceled the interviews; He also refrained from attending fan meetings or appearances during movie premieres. He was born in 1927 in Johnstown, Pannsylvania; His father worked in a steel mill. Ditko served in the US Army during World War II.
He began drawing cartoons in the 1950s. At the forefront of Marvel, Atlas Comics, he found a job. He left the publishing house in 1966 – apparently because of a dispute with Stan Lee, as Ditko had hinted in 1990.
In addition to "Spider-Man" Ditko also created "Doctor Strange"; For DC Comics and other publishers, he painted more characters. From 1979, he once again worked for Marvel, 1990 gave his first hero "Squirrel Girl" made his debut. He is considered a cult figure among cartoon fans.
"Steve has shaped the industry and the Marvel Universe and his legacy remains unforgettable," said Marvel CEO Dan Buckley. For Ditkos cause of death, the police gave no information. He was 90 years old.
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