Happy birthday! Steve Ditko turns 98 today
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‘Spider-Man’ creator Steve Ditko is celebrating his 98th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed cartoonists of his generation.
Popular cartoonist Steve Ditko has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 98th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Ditko, a cultural icon
Born Stephen J. Ditko in Johnstown on November 2, 1927, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ditko's not just a great cartoonist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Steve hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Steve Ditko as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 98.
Happy Birthday, Steve, you're the best!
Steve Ditko career in pictures
Spider-Man (2002)
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