Peter David, the renowned novelist and comic writer known for his work on The Incredible Hulk, Young Justice, and X-Factor, has passed away at the age of 68. The news was shared by his friend and colleague Keith R.A. DeCandido on Facebook.
David's illustrious career spanned several decades at Marvel and DC, where he left an indelible mark. He is perhaps best remembered for his 12-year run on Marvel's The Incredible Hulk, which redefined the dynamic between Bruce Banner and his alter ego. This iconic run, illustrated by Dale Keown, earned them an Eisner Award in 1992. David's influence on the Hulk is often compared to Frank Miller's impact on Daredevil and Chris Claremont's on the X-Men, cementing his status as the definitive Hulk writer.
Art by George Perez. (Image Credit: Marvel)
David's creativity extended to co-creating Spider-Man 2099 and his notable runs on X-Factor. His first X-Factor series transformed the team into a government-sanctioned mutant strike force, while his second run reimagined them as a detective agency led by Madrox the Multiple Man.
At DC Comics, David made significant contributions to titles like Aquaman, Supergirl, and Young Justice. He also ventured into the Star Trek universe, with his most recognized work being the 1994 novel Q-Squared.
Beyond comics and novels, David's talents graced television shows such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, and Ben 10: Alien Force, and he contributed to video games like Shadow Complex and Spider-Man: Edge of Time.
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In recent years, David faced health challenges, including 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.
