Steve Ditko

Biography

Stephen John Ditko (November 2, 1927 – June 29, 2018) was an American comics artist and writer best known for being co-creator of Marvel superhero Spider-Man and creator of Doctor Strange. He also made notable contributions to the character of Iron Man with the character's iconic red and yellow design being revolutionized by Ditko.

Career Overview

Steve Ditko has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Spider Man with 9 titles. Signature works include Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Homecoming. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 56
Birth Date: 1927-11-02 00:00:00
Birth Place: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

Spider Man (9 titles)
MCU (7 titles)
Spider-Man (MCU) Collection (4 titles)
Spider-Man (TV) Collection (3 titles)
Justice League (Tomorrowverse) Collection (2 titles)
Doctor Strange Collection (2 titles)
The Amazing Spider-Man Collection (2 titles)
Sultry Assassin Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Tom Holland (4 collaborations)
Zendaya (4 collaborations)
Jacob Batalon (4 collaborations)
Jon Favreau (3 collaborations)
Tony Revolori (3 collaborations)
Marisa Tomei (3 collaborations)
Angourie Rice (3 collaborations)
Martin Starr (3 collaborations)
J.K. Simmons (3 collaborations)
Stan Lee (3 collaborations)

Credits

writing (36 credits)
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Spider-Noir
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  - The Man in the Mask (2026) ... characters writing
  
  - Nobody's Hero (2026) ... characters writing
  
  - Nightmare on a Gurney (2026) ... characters writing
  
  - Betrayal (2026) ... characters writing
  
  - A Mistake I'll Never Make Again (2026) ... characters writing
  
  2026
- Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  - If This Be My Destiny... (2025) ... characters writing
  
  - Hero or Menace (2025) ... characters writing
  
  - Tangled Web (2025) ... characters writing
  
  - Scorpion Rising (2025) ... characters writing
  
  - Duel with the Devil (2025) ... characters writing
  
  2025
- Kraven the Hunter
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Madame Web
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2021
- DC Showcase: Blue Beetle
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Peter's To-Do List
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2019
- LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Spider-Man: Far From Home
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
  
  original film writer
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Spider-Man: Homecoming
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Doctor Strange
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2016
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Shade: The Changing Man
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2013
- The Amazing Spider-Man
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Doctor Strange
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2007
- Spider-Man 3
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2007
- Spider-Man 2
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2004
- Justice League Unlimited
  
  - Grudge Match (2006) ... characters writing
  
  - Flashpoint (2005) ... characters writing
  
  - Question Authority (2005) ... characters writing
  
  - Double Date (2005) ... characters writing
  
  - Fearful Symmetry (2004) ... characters writing
  
  2004
- Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  - Mind Games (2) (2003) ... characters writing
  
  - Mind Games (1) (2003) ... characters writing
  
  - Flash Memory (2003) ... characters writing
  
  - Heroes and Villains (2003) ... characters writing
  
  - Royal Scam (2003) ... characters writing
  
  2003
- Daredevil vs. Spider-Man
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2003
- Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Spider-Man
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Spider-Man
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  - Spider Wars (2): Farewell, Spider-Man (1998) ... characters writing
  
  - Spider Wars (1): I Really, Really Hate Clones (1998) ... characters writing
  
  - Secret Wars (3): Doom (1997) ... characters writing
  
  - Secret Wars (2): The Gauntlet of the Red Skull (1997) ... characters writing
  
  - Secret Wars (1): Arrival (1997) ... characters writing
  
  1994
- Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Spider-Man Strikes Back
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Dr. Strange
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Spider-Man
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  1977
- Spider-Man Versus Kraven the Hunter
  
  original story
  
  writing
  
  1976
crew (15 credits)
- Spider-Man: Love Hurts
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2026
- Captain America: Brave New World
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2025
- Ironheart
  
  - Karma's a Glitch (2025) ... thanks crew
  
  2025
- X-Men '97
  
  - Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs (2026) ... thanks crew
  
  2024
- Blue Beetle
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2023
- Thor: Love and Thunder
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2022
- Morbius
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2022
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
  
  - Whose Show Is This? (2022) ... thanks crew
  
  - The People vs. Emil Blonsky (2022) ... thanks crew
  
  2022
- What If...?
  
  - What If... Strange Supreme Intervened? (2023) ... thanks crew
  
  - What If... The Avengers Assembled in 1602? (2023) ... thanks crew
  
  - What If... Kahhori Reshaped the World? (2023) ... thanks crew
  
  - What If... The Watcher Broke His Oath? (2021) ... thanks crew
  
  - What If... Ultron Won? (2021) ... thanks crew
  
  2021
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
  
  in memory of
  
  crew
  
  2018
- Titans
  
  - Purple Rain (2021) ... thanks crew
  
  2018
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow
  
  - Knocked Down, Knocked Up (2022) ... thanks crew
  
  2016
- Supergirl
  
  - Kara (2021) ... thanks crew
  
  2015
- Vixen Highway 2006: It Came from Uranus!
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2010
- Spider-Man!
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  1993
actors (4 credits)
- 2024 Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Comic Book: The Movie
  Steve Ditko
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Masters of Comic Book Art
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
creators (1 credits)
- The Spectacular Spider-Man
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2008