>This Spider-Man release is part of a larger slate of Artist’s Editions and Connoisseur Editions from the Skybound/Act 4 partnership.>At San Diego Comic-Con, Skybound and Image Comics announced they’re teaming up with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing to deliver one of the most highly anticipated Artist’s Editions ever: The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition. This landmark release, arriving May 2026, kicks off a multi-book collaboration with Marvel Comics.>The oversized 15” x 22” collection will showcase some of the most historic comics ever created by Spider-Man’s co-creator Steve Ditko, including Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spidey’s debut) and Amazing Spider-Man #33 (often hailed as Ditko’s masterpiece). Alongside these classic tales, readers will find dozens of splash pages, story pages, covers, and even rare, never-before-seen illustrations from the early 1960s—all scanned directly from the original art to preserve every ink line, blue pencil, and nuance.>“Steve Ditko, the co-creator of Spider-Man, was one of the most important and innovative creators in the Marvel Universe,” said editor Scott Dunbier. “His inventive style helped make Spider-Man one of the world’s most beloved heroes.”>Mark Ditko, nephew of the late artist, added: “Scott Dunbier. Steve Ditko. Spider-Man. A legendary trifecta. To finally see this book become real is surreal—it’s truly the book of the decade and a powerful tribute to his legacy.”
>Unlike traditional collections, an Artist’s Edition reproduces original artwork at the exact size it was drawn. The pages may appear black-and-white, but every scan is in full color to capture the depth of ink, pencil, and texture, giving readers the closest possible experience to seeing Ditko’s boards firsthand.>“This is the perfect way to launch our partnership with Act 4 and Marvel,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP and Publisher at Skybound. “Ditko transformed comic storytelling, and this edition will highlight every stroke and detail like never before.”>This Spider-Man release is part of a larger slate of Artist’s Editions and Connoisseur Editions from the Skybound/Act 4 partnership, which also includes Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition (late 2025), Darwyn Cooke’s The Complete Spirit Connoisseur Edition, Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artist’s Edition – Expanded, and Mike Mignola’s Hellboy in Hell Book 2 Artist’s Edition (all 2026). Future projects will spotlight creators like J. Scott Campbell, Dave Stevens, Jason Pearson, and Paul Smith.>The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition (ISBN 978-1-5343-3471-7, $195) hits comic shops on May 6, 2026, and bookstores on May 19, 2026. Fans can sign up for updates at Skybound’s official site.>Original art collectors interested in contributing scans to future volumes can reach the team at>to learn more about Steve Ditko’s life and work, visit ditkoverse com, maintained by his nephew Mark S. Ditko.
>>150251742cool
>>150251742Why do other comic book writers/artists hate Steve Ditko
>>150252803They don’t? He’s very influential as an artist. The worst people would say was that he was opinionated and could drop projects( though not without notice )
>>150252904I vaguely recall people like Alan Moore dunking on him for his Objectionist beliefs.
>>150253709It's more nuanced than that. >Steve Ditko is completely at the other end of the political spectrum from me. I wouldn't say that I was far left in terms of Communism, but I am an anarchist, which is 180° away from Steve Ditko's position. But I have a great deal of respect for the man, and certainly respect for his artwork, and the fact that there's something about his uncompromising attitude that I have a great deal of sympathy with. It's just that the things I wouldn't compromise about or that he wouldn't compromise about are probably very different.>Even if they have morals you don't agree with, a person with strong moral code is a person who has a big advantage in today's world.https://www.twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/09moore.html
>>150253709>>150253750Basically you're right that he dunked on Ditko for his Objectivist beliefs, but he also greatly respects Ditko's work.
>>150253766*And also has some respect for Ditko being a very principled man even if he disagrees completely.
>>150253709Moore is a huge Ditkofag. He just disagrees with Objectivism.
