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Steve Ditko actually wrote about Spider-man... A LOT
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It's a common misconception that Ditko didn't really talk about his Marvel days much after leaving the company in the mid-60's and not at all in his later days. In truth he wrote about it quite a bit, and I think these essays are pretty fascinating. 

His writing style is a bit clinical, but his ability to read intentions is very clear. He might've made a good lawyer. Here's an interesting one from 2007.

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I've just read the Comic Book History of Comics by Fred van Lente.

He explains the Marvel Method, where Lee gave a very vague plot outline, the artists then added their vision, and Lee finally added dialogue at the end of the process.

The artists enjoyed the Method's creative freedom at first, until Lee persistently denied them due credit for their input, and their resentment and frustration snowballed to breaking point.

That's the gist of it.

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2 hours ago, Ken Aldred said:

I've just read the Comic Book History of Comics by Fred van Lente.

He explains the Marvel Method, where Lee gave a very vague plot outline, the artists then added their vision, and Lee finally added dialogue at the end of the process.

The artists enjoyed the Method's creative freedom at first, until Lee persistently denied them due credit for their input, and their resentment and frustration snowballed to breaking point.

That's the gist of it.

That is probably the most succinct summary of it I’ve ever read!

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1 hour ago, jason4 said:

He sounds a little bit deranged. I dont know...I dont get why he wouldnt do much for his fans either all those years.

An artist believes the best thing he can do for his fans is create more art. He did that until the day he died. 

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"One who is no threat, danger-" "No moral effect, meaning-" "Choose not to see, understand-" "I'l take, steal-"
Hey at least Stan lee didnt write, -script, compose, create, draft, in such an awkward, redundant, goofy, fashion-

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What I always find amazing in the reading of silver age marvel is just how strong Spider-Man and Dr Strange are from right out of the gate. Without meaning any disrespect to Mr Lee, I would give top marks for the quality and strong start of those titles to Steve Ditko. All of the other titles take time to find their respective footings and some start horribly (Thor in particular) but not the Ditko titles. Kirby's cosmic nirvana is around the corner to be sure but it takes a few years to get there. 2c

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I’ve long ago learned to give Ditko and Kirby enormous respect for their contributions to early Marvel characters and stories.  It makes me somewhat sad to think there’s a good chance Steve and Jack never understood that veteran comic book fans know that they were co-creators of these wonderful characters.

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