The artistry of Steve Ditko has been captivating comic book aficionados for over six decades. One aspect of Ditko's oeuvre worthy of further study is his facility for crafting compelling cover art (a kin to a movie poster, a comic book cover was of paramount importance in capturing a prospective customer's attention). From the outset Ditko had the ability to depict - in a single frame - a moment which simultaneously drew in the viewer and encapsulated the interior narrative, quite often with extraordinary results. I've endeavored to assemble an array of outstanding covers culled from throughout his career that I believe personify Steve Ditko's mastery of visual expression. You've heard the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words", I assert these pictures speak volumes and will hopefully sway a few newcomers to the fold. Strange Suspense Stories # 18, May 1954 Ditko's earliest covers adorned Charlton Press, where
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