Peter David, Award-Winning Hulk Writer, Passes Away Aged 68

Peter David, the legendary comics writer known for his stories about The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Factor and more, has died aged 68. 

The news was confirmed in a social media post by his friend Keith R.A. DeCandido on May 25, who posted:

“Just got the news that Peter David finally lost his rather lengthy battle with his failing physical form last night. I first met Peter 35 years ago, when he appeared on The Chronic Rift public access show, and over the last three-and-a-half decades, he has been a respected creator, a good friend, a valued colleague, and a generally wonderful person.

“I have a lot to say about him, but right now I’m just sad that I won’t get to enjoy his delightfully smart and funny presence ever again. And I’m also thinking of his wife Kathleen O’Shea David, and his daughters Ariel, Shana, Gwen, and Caroline.

“Picture with this post is one of my favorites, from Peter and Kath’s wedding in May 2001, of Peter with his best man, the late great Harlan Ellison, a picture that Peter said perfectly summed up his and Harlan’s friendship, with Peter as the Daffy Duck to Harlan’s Bugs Bunny.

“Rest in peace, my friend.”

David was born in 1956, and had a long and storied career at both Marvel and DC, spanning many decades. 

Many will view his best work to be the 12 years writing ‘The Incredible Hulk’, a defining run that won him and artist Dale Keown an Eisner Award in 1992.

He co-created Spider-Man 2099, a character that has risen in popularity due to the ‘Spider-Verse’ movies where he is voiced by Oscar Isaac. 

His wife Kathleen O’Shea David posted on Facebook: “Since it is out there. Peter David passed away last night. We are devastated. More when I can write about it.”

David is survived by his wife Kathleen, and daughters Ariel, Shana, Gwen, and Caroline.