Good points, but I see it a bit different. To ME he is exacting his individualism by doing what ever he wants to. Ditko is obviously bitter, and feels cheated, and disrespected in many ways, so what does he do? He takes HIS fame and popularity, and uses it in the way HE sees fit, the individual.
The fans, the industry, the genre, ect... is simply a vehicle to a means to an end to him, nothing personally rewarding, nor satisfactory. (again, not that i agree with this, but its just a view I have)
As the 'individual' Steve Ditko, what does HE do? he takes work that he KNOWS is valued in millions, is adored by fans and peers, and that he's KEPT FOR YEARS (for the individuals needs) and now, he just...well, gives them away I mean, a bit insane, but I have MAD respect for ANYONE that has balls like that.
Anyway, we could partake in an Ayn Rand dance on these boards for YEARS (thumbs u so i'll just leave it there.