2-1 / 2-page THE MARVEL LINE-UP "changes in the bullpen"
XXXIXXX"finally, and possibly the biggest news this month, negotiations are underway
XXXIXXXbetween steve ditko and marvel. whatever the outcome of these negotiations,
XXXIXXXword has it that ditko is adamant about one thing: he will not draw either
XXXIXXXspider-man or doctor strange."

FEATURE ARTICLE: "the comics guild" a report by gary groth
2-1 / 2-page "what do the pros think?"
XXXIXXXSTEVE DITKO: "i haven't seen any statements of principles so i don't really
XXXIXXXknow what it's about. it's really too ill-defined to talk about at this stage."

7-1 / 2-page "birth of the guild, may 7, 1978" transcribed & edited by gary groth
XXXIXXXSTEVE DITKO (re: the guild contract under discussion): "this is so vulnerable
XXXIXXXthat it could be shot down too fast."

brief NEWS WATCH article "ditko back at marvel" about ditko's return to
XXXIXXXmarvel and the projects he'd be working on
letter to the editor "ditko's eisner swipe" about the similarity of the window
XXXIXXX in the abodes of both the spirit and dr. strange, and ditko's debt to
XXXIXXX eisner for the inspiration