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Marvel Visionaries: Steve Ditko #[nn]

Jan 2005 · Marvel · 29.99 USD; 48.00 CAD
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“Dream World”
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This 2005 Marvel collection spotlights Steve Ditko's foundational contributions to the Marvel Universe, gathering key stories he illustrated and co-created during the 1960s. It includes early appearances of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, featuring the debuts of iconic villains like Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and Dormammu, as well as the first meeting of the Fantastic Four with the Hulk. Ditko's distinctive, moody artwork and innovative panel layouts defined the visual identity of these characters, making this volume an essential showcase of his visionary work at Marvel.

In "Dream World," Steve Ditko and Roger Stern deliver a standout moment in the Marvel Visionaries series, spotlighting a pivotal early appearance of Speedball. Robbie, caught between his parents' conflicting expectations, grapples with strange new powers that leave him bouncing and speaking in odd rhythms—until a dangerous criminal targets his family, forcing him into action. With Ditko’s distinctive art and inks by Jackson Guice, the issue captures the raw, surreal energy of a young hero’s first steps, all rendered in a bold style defined by Ditko’s cover pencils and inks.

writer, artist Steve Ditko · writer Roger Stern · inker Jackson Guice · colorist Tom Vincent · letterer Jack Morelli · cover Steve Ditko

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Cast · 40 characters

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writer, artist Steve Ditko
colorist Tom Vincent
letterer Jack Morelli
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

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Robbie's D.A. dad wants him to have a career in the law and his mother wants him to pursue a life in the arts. Instead, Robbie is secretly trying to cope with groovy new superpowers that make him talk funny and bounce around like a rubber ball. When Robbie saves his parents from a career criminal bent on revenge, Speedball is introduced to the world.

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