The comedian Steve Ditko, known as the co-creator of the legendary character of "Spider-Man", died, the artist was found dead in his apartment in New York.
(dpa) The draftsman of "Spider-Man" Steve Ditko is dead and, along with comic author Stan Lee (95), l & # 39; artist had the figure of "spider" for Marvel Comics in the early 1960's -Man "created. Among other things, the designer has created the iconic red and blue suit and the web shooters with which the spider man draws his net threads, writes the industry newspaper "The Hollywood Reporter."
Behind the figure lies the disciple Peter Parker, who crosses the bite of a mutant spider has acquired supernatural powers. He can climb facades, throw nets and use his skills in the fight against crime.
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Steve Ditko was found dead in his New York apartment on June 29, police said Friday. A guardian had found the artist lifeless, said a spokesman for the police from the German news agency. For the cause of death, he did not make any information initially. Ditko was 90 years old.
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Steve Ditko worked on "Spider-Man" on the character "Doctor Strange", but after an argument with Lee, he has Marvel Publishing, 1966, according to The Hollywood Reporter leave. For DC Comics and other publishers, he created more characters, later he also worked for Marvel. In 1990, his superhero Squirrel Girl made his debut. The shy public artist has lived in Manhattan.
Hollywood greats paid tribute to Ditko on Friday. Guillermo del Toro, winner of an Oscar ("Shape of Water") posted a photo "Spider-Man" of the cartoonist on Twitter. British director Edgar Wright ("Baby Driver") hailed him as a legend whose work will never be forgotten. "Goodbye Steve Ditko," wrote the director of "Dr. Strange" Scott Derrickson on Twitter.
