Peter David, the celebrated novelist and comic book writer known for his work on titles 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 colleague Keith R.A. DeCandido on Facebook.
Throughout his illustrious career, David made significant contributions to both Marvel and DC Comics over several decades. He is perhaps best remembered for his 12-year tenure on Marvel's The Incredible Hulk, where he reshaped the dynamic between Bruce Banner and his alter ego. This transformative work, alongside artist Dale Keown, earned them an Eisner Award in 1992. Just as Frank Miller is synonymous with Daredevil and Chris Claremont with the X-Men, David is considered the quintessential Hulk writer.
Art by George Perez. (Image Credit: Marvel)
David's creative influence extended to co-creating Spider-Man 2099 and his notable runs on X-Factor. His first run on X-Factor transformed the team from the original five X-Men into a government-backed mutant strike force. His second run further reimagined the group as a detective agency led by Madrox the Multiple Man.
At DC Comics, David's impactful work included stints on Aquaman, Supergirl, and Young Justice. He also contributed extensively to the Star Trek franchise, with his most renowned work being the 1994 novel, Q-Squared.
Beyond comics and novels, David's talents spanned television, where he worked on series like Babylon 5, Young Justice, and Ben 10: Alien Force. He also lent his writing skills to video games such as Shadow Complex and Spider-Man: Edge of Time.
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In recent years, David faced health challenges, starting with a stroke in 2012. These issues led family friend Graham Murphy to launch GoFundMe campaigns in 2022 and 2025 to support him.
Peter David is survived by his wife, Kathleen O'Shea David, and their four children.
