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As the series progressed, the disagreements between Ditko and Lee escalated. By issue #20, their collaborative sessions ceased, with Ditko starting to plot entire issues independently. This shift led to increasing frustration on both sides, particularly for Ditko, who felt his contributions were minimized compared to Lee's. As their working relationship soured, Lee’s comments about Ditko, including disparaging remarks regarding his ownership of the creative process, indicated a growing rift.