Wednesday, January 23, 2008

TV Review: Jonathan Ross --- In Search of Steve Ditko

Jonathan Ross-In Search of Steve DitkoJonathan Ross: In Search of Steve Ditko
BBC Four

Steve Ditko is one of the legends of comic book art. His unique style still resonates with readers to this day, as does his most popular creation, Spider-Man. Much has been made of who should actually get the credit for creating many of Marvel's most popular characters, and Spider-Man is no exception. This documentary, produced by the BBC, does not shed a lot of light on the subject, but is still a fascinating overview of the career of one of comics' most reclusive creators. Through interviews with friends, colleagues, and fans, the creator of the documentary, Jonathan Ross, looks to give us a more complete picture of this mystery of a man...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

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