The Ditko Collection

A two-issue series from Fantagraphics collecting the idiosyncratic work of Steve Ditko in the mid-1980s, The Ditko Collection spotlights the creator's own characters, including the uncompromising vigilante Mr. A and the supernatural detective Rex Graine. Written and drawn entirely by Ditko, this short run offers a concentrated look at his philosophical and artistic obsessions outside the mainstream superhero realm. It matters as a showcase of Ditko’s independent vision, preserving his distinctive storytelling and moral rigor for a dedicated readership.