| LOS ANGELES 09/02/2025 — Announced at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Skybound and Image Comics, in partnership with Scott Dunbier’s Act 4 Publishing, will release one of the most-demanded Artist’s Editions ever in 2026 – The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition, beginning a multi-book deal with Marvel Comics. Coming May 2026, The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition will feature some of the most important comics in Marvel history from the incomparable titular hero’s co-creator/artist Steve Ditko including Amazing Fantasy #15 (the character’s first appearance) and Amazing Spider-Man #33 (regarded as Ditko’s finest work). This massive 15” x 22” Artist’s Edition also includes dozens of classic splash pages, story pages, covers, and several never-before-published images from the early 1960s done for fans, with every page scanned from the original art. “Steve Ditko, the co-creator of Spider-Man, was one of the most important and innovative creators in the Marvel Universe,” said Scott Dunbier. “His unique drawing style, coupled with an inventive sense of design, helped make Spider-Man one of the most beloved heroes in the world!” “Scott Dunbier. Steve Ditko. Spider-Man. Say no more. You know where this is going and what’s about to happen,” said Mark Ditko. “A legendary book series showcasing a legendary creator on a legendary comic. A trifecta whose time has come. For some, me included, this is a surreal moment, to finally see this not as an imaginary blip on a phantom radar, but as a tangible, concrete book moving into production. This will be THE book of the decade. I can think of few publications that would honor his legacy more than Scott Dunbier’s Artist Editions. Prepare yourselves for something truly Amazing.” An Artist’s Edition is an art book disguised as a comic collection. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. The only better way to experience these pages is by looking at the artist’s drawing board, as they’re drawing. “The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition is the perfect book to kick off this new collaboration between Act 4, Skybound, and Marvel,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Publisher, Skybound. “Ditko’s art transformed comic book storytelling, and this Artist’s Edition will showcase every spectacular brush stroke and detail like never before.” The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition begins the next chapter of the groundbreaking releases from the Act 4 Publishing and Skybound partnership. The previously announced releases include titles releasing in late 2025 (Jim Aparo’s DC Classics Artist’s Edition) and throughout 2026 (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). Future releases within the publishing partnership include J. Scott Campbell’s Danger Girl Artist Edition, Dave Stevens’ Covers and Stories’ Connoisseur Edition, Jason Pearson’s Body Bags Artist’s Edition, Paul Smith’s Leave It to Chance Artist’s Edition. Publishing details for these books will be announced in the future. The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3471-7| SRP $195.00) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and at booksellers on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. For updates and to join the mailing list, please visit https://www.skybound.com/act-4-skybound-entertainment. Anyone who is interested in contributing scans of original art for inclusion in future Artist’s Editions, please email scans@act4publishing.com. For more information on Steve Ditko, please visit www.ditkoverse.com, the official website committed to preserving the works and beliefs of a remarkable comic book artist, operated by Steve Ditko’s nephew Mark S. Ditko (mark@ditkoverse.com). The Amazing Spider-Man by Steve Ditko Artist’s Edition by Steve Ditko |
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| ABOUT MARVEL Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2025 MARVEL ABOUT ACT 4 PUBLISHING Act 4 celebrates the art of storytelling and the seminal creators who have shaped the comics industry. Dedicated to producing exceptional collections and comics that honor the history, craft, and innovation of the sequential art form, Act 4 will bring together timeless classics and bold new projects that foster a connection between artists, stories, and readers. Scott Dunbier, the visionary behind the industry-changing Artist’s Edition format, has spent decades redefining what comics publishing can be. From his early days as an art dealer, to his role in shaping iconic publishers like WildStorm and DC Comics, to producing award-winning archival collections, Dunbier’s career is synonymous with innovation and excellence. With Act 4, he embarks on a new chapter, continuing to champion the creators and works that define and elevate the medium. ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT We do things differently here. Skybound is the creator-driven, fan-focused company behind landmark global franchises like The Walking Dead, Invincible, Impact Winter and hundreds more IPs that are redefining entertainment through our Wheel of Awesome business model. Skybound unlocks the unique opportunity to cultivate all aspects of a franchise from development through distribution; our IP connects with audiences through groundbreaking stories told on a grand scale. We empower our creators to directly expand their IP and turn their ideas into movies, TV shows, tabletop games, comics, podcasts, collectibles, video games, or all of the above and then some. Skybound publishes award-winning and bestselling comics series such as Invincible, The Walking Dead, Stillwater and Ultramega, among others. Skybound’s commitment to partnering with top industry talent and giving an elevated platform to diverse and unique voices has resulted in a record-breaking run on Kickstarter, where we launched mega-successful campaigns for Ava’s Demon, Extra Fabulous, and G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero — the most funded comic book campaign in Kickstarter’s history. Skybound Comet, our young readers graphic novel imprint, released the Clementine (set in The Walking Dead universe) series to great critical and commercial success. Skybound is also a savvy and sought-after licensing partner, working with companies including LEGO, Universal Products & Experiences and Hasbro to publish comics for their most coveted properties. Skybound’s Energon Universe series is Hasbro’s biggest comics launch of all time, with TRANSFORMERS #1 becoming the bestselling comic of 2023. Skybound doesn’t just make global franchises, we change the way that global franchises can be made. Follow Skybound on X (@Skybound), YouTube (Skybound), Facebook (@SkyboundEntertainment), Instagram (@skyboundent), Blue Sky (@skybound.bsky.social), Discord (Skybound), Reddit (Skybound), and at www.skybound.com. |
