tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257152134195618901.post7507661231219056253..comments2024-01-02T16:08:32.870-08:00Comments on Comics Commentary: Review: Two Steve Ditko ComicsRodrigo Baezahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517902374411051766noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257152134195618901.post-76410323998455274242009-10-05T21:34:02.228-07:002009-10-05T21:34:02.228-07:00Rodrigo,
What a excellent piece on Ditko, and than...Rodrigo,<br />What a excellent piece on Ditko, and thanks for the insights on his new works, as I'm afraid I didn't even know they'd come out-one of the non-benefits of living in rural New Zealand is not exactly always keeping up with new publications. Nice indeed to see some sample pages and I hope I can now track down some hard copies.<br />Many thanks,<br />ErnestoErnestohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06080265102408250405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257152134195618901.post-65413816612825195552009-10-02T17:29:29.433-07:002009-10-02T17:29:29.433-07:00Good post, Rodrigo. You've convinced me to tak...Good post, Rodrigo. You've convinced me to take a look at some of these. I don't have any real opinion on Ditko's stances on his issues, but neither have I felt compelled to follow them. I did buy the new Ditko compilation from Fantagraphics at SPX last weekend tho.Mike Rhodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551914909843150387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257152134195618901.post-12446894871785075322009-10-02T09:28:43.885-07:002009-10-02T09:28:43.885-07:00Rodrigo
I really enjoyed your post. I think Ditko...Rodrigo<br /><br />I really enjoyed your post. I think Ditko's recent books (and how great is it to be able to say that he's creating 'recent' books!) have been wonderful works of art. I agree with pretty much everything you stated. Very thoughtful piece.<br /><br />These comics are pure artistic expression. I love the completely spartan production design (b&w art, newsprint, minimal computer lettering etc). And the parade of short stories, while they can be a mixed bag of content, are literally stripped down to pure cartooning, as you mentioned. Whether it's one of Ditko's 5 pg. comics, or a one-pager, he's really created a type of editorial-style storytelling format. What some dismiss as same-old-rant, I look at as pure, personal expression.<br /><br />And as you mentioned, look at the fight scene between Hero and Villian (after a century of superhero comics, someone finally did the obvious and used those two names!!). The inventive Ditko artistry is still there, even though the hands drawing the images are now in their 80s.<br /><br />You have to order the latest book, DITKO PRESENTS, directly from Snyder! There is a story in there with a new character, Miss Eerie, that's one of my favorite strips from Ditko in years. Where has Ditko been keeping this character? What a wild concept and execution he pulled with that one.<br /><br />Sorry for taking up so many bytes down here in the comment section! I just wanted to share my thoughts on your post, and talk a little Ditko.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />JavierJavier Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384061829315078958noreply@blogger.com