"Peter David, Renowned Comic Writer, Passes Away"

Peter David, the acclaimed writer known for his transformative work on comic series such as The Incredible Hulk, Young Justice, and X-Factor, has passed away at the age of 68. His death was announced by his friend and fellow writer Keith R.A. DeCandido on Facebook.

Throughout his illustrious career, David made significant contributions to both Marvel and DC Comics over several decades. His most notable achievement was his 12-year tenure on The Incredible Hulk, where he redefined the dynamic between Bruce Banner and the Hulk. This work, illustrated by Dale Keown, earned them an Eisner Award in 1992. Much like Frank Miller's impact on Daredevil and Chris Claremont's on the X-Men, David is celebrated as the quintessential Hulk writer.

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David's creative legacy also includes co-creating Spider-Man 2099 and his impactful runs on X-Factor. His initial run on X-Factor transformed the team into a government-endorsed mutant task force, while his second run reimagined them as a detective agency led by Madrox the Multiple Man.

At DC Comics, David's influence was felt on titles like Aquaman, Supergirl, and Young Justice. Additionally, he contributed to the Star Trek universe through both comics and novels, with his 1994 novel Q-Squared being particularly notable.

Beyond the pages of comics and books, David's talents extended to television, where he worked on series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, and Ben 10: Alien Force. He also ventured into video game writing, contributing to titles like Shadow Complex and Spider-Man: Edge of Time.

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In recent years, David faced numerous health challenges, starting with a stroke in 2012. These issues led to GoFundMe campaigns organized by family friend Graham Murphy in both 2022 and 2025 to help with his medical expenses.

Peter David is survived by his wife, Kathleen O'Shea David, and their four children.