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New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Peter David, Comic Book Writer Who Repopularized the Hulk, Dies at 68
Peter David, who wrote millions of words of science fiction, fantasy and comic-book adventures, becoming a favorite of fans by making it clear that his enthusiasm for genre fiction matched or exceeded theirs, died on May 24 in Patchogue, N.Y., on Long Island. He was 68. His wife, Kathleen, said that the official cause of his death, in a hospital, had not been determined, but that he had had multiple strokes. Known for his puckish sense of humor and for elaborate plotlines that sometimes spanned decades, Mr. David wrote scripts for the television series 'Babylon 5,' highly opinionated columns for the magazine Comics Buyer's Guide, and dozens of 'Star Trek' novels. But it was with his 11-year run, from 1987 to 1998, on the Marvel title The Incredible Hulk, which began as a collaboration with the rising artist Todd McFarlane, that Mr. David left his imprint on the industry. The green-skinned Hulk, the muscular and rage-filled alter ego of the scientist Bruce Banner, had once been a flagship character for Marvel, even starring in a network TV series from 1978 to 1982. But sales of his comic had declined precipitously after the show ended, and the monosyllabic character was seen as marginal. By emphasizing the Hulk's menace and delving into the traumatic childhood that gave rise to the character's split personality, he helped turn the series from a basement dweller into a hit. Valentine De Landro, an artist who drew a dozen issues of Marvel's X-Factor (an X-Men spinoff title) written by Mr. David in 2008 and 2009, praised him as a generous partner and pointed to the afterlife of his work. 'Story lines that he helped build and concepts for characters that he developed from almost 50 years ago are currently being referenced and leveraged,' Mr. De Landro said in an email. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary comic book writer Peter David dies after series of health issues at age 68
Legendary comic book creator Peter David, best known for his 12-year run on theThe Incredible Hulk, has died. He was 68. His death was announced on Sunday by friend and fellow author Keith R.A. DeCandido. 'Just got the news that Peter David finally lost his rather lengthy battle with his failing physical form last night,' DeCandido wrote on Facebook. '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,' he added. DeCandido continued: '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.' Alongside the post, he included a picture from David's wedding. 'From Peter and Kath's wedding in May 2001,' DeCandido shared, '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,' he added. David's death comes months after a family friend, Graham Murphy, restarted a GoFundMe page to help raise money for David and his wife to pay off their 'medical debt due to Peter being rejected for Medicaid.' 'Peter's health issues continue to be a challenge. He has been in recovery now for three years! Peter is steadily improving — even with his kidney disease, minor surgeries, and some recent small strokes,' read a statement posted on the fundraiser. In the latest GoFundMe update shared on May 20, David's wife revealed that he had been temporarily put on a ventilator 'due to his inability to cough or clear his throat.' 'His color is much better and he is moving his limbs which is a good sign,' she wrote. 'He is under light sedation to keep him from fighting the tube down his throat.' Over the course of David's tenured run onThe Incredible Hulk in the 1980s, he regularly explored themes of the Marvel superhero's multiple personality disorder. He is also credited with creating new Hulk universe characters the Riot Squad and the Pantheon. Besides The Incredible Hulk, David also wrote for Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor. David is survived by his wife, Kathleen, and his daughters Ariel, Shana, Gwen, and Caroline.
Buzz Feed
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
40 Best Unique Father's Day Gifts
A spiral cactus he'll assume you paid top dollar for at an expensive plant boutique. Bonus: Spin the pot around in his face to hypnotize him into admitting you're the favorite child. 🌀🌀🌀 I've Venn Thinking — a creative card game that lets players compete to find the funniest similarities between an unlikely pairing, like the Incredible Hulk and TSA agents (not a fan of shoes). A miniature Stanley tape measurer keychain so he no longer has to wonder how tall something is and try to guesstimate with his hands. This would come in clutch when furniture shopping or measuring his latest fishing catch. A tin of emergency googly eyes sure to help out your dad whenever he's in a pinch during a prank war. The pack comes with three different sizes, so get ready for everything in your home to suddenly start staring back at you. A 3-in-1 portable charger that opens up to charge his iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. When they're done, it folds into a little dollop of a device that's easy to throw in a bag for later. Fights over the outlet and tangled cords are just not something we have to worry about these days. An ice cream maker so he can enjoy ice cream at home. Folks: ice cream. At home. This particular machine is easy to use, fast (ice cream and sorbet in 20 minutes!) and makes up to 1.5 quarts of frozen goodness. The transparent lid even has a spout, so he can add ingredients while the machine works. My favorite TikTok account uses this ice cream maker! See it in action review: "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this ice cream maker. I never purchase store-bought ice cream anymore. I make non-dairy ice cream. My children, husband, and everyone who tastes it can't believe I made it." —SaidaGet it from Amazon for $54.99. A a pair of nostalgic baseball hat ice cream bowls sure to start an impromptu "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" singalong. These are sturdier than their plastic forebears, meaning they can become heirlooms. A tabletop s'mores firepit so he can roast some marshmallows at a moment's notice — no campfire needed. He can use ethyl alcohol (which you can pick up for him at the hardware store), and it burns for up to an hour so everyone can get their sugar fix. Murdle: Volume 1 — a book featuring 100 logic puzzles from the popular daily puzzle site, Murdle. Armchair detectives can work to crack the case and find out who did it, where, and with what. There are four levels of difficulty, ranging from elementary to impossible, so he can stay challenged as he goes. A birdfeeder with a built-in camera so he can spy on his feathered friends and take notes on the avian goings-on. The camera has an AI system that can identify over 6,000 bird species, so he'll never have to argue whether the bird that visited was a goldfinch or an Eastern meadowlark. An Ember temperature-control smart mug to help extra-particular drinkers keep their coffee or tea at the exact right temperature. Your dad can control the vessel through an app to ensure that his cuppa is consistently hot from the first sip to the last. There are even presets for specific drinks. A tube of chocolate tennis balls that are surprisingly realistic. They have a marshmallow center that I think he's going ;) Weird Medieval Guys, a silly coffee table book from my favorite Twitter account featuring quizzes, how-to guides, diagrams, and flow charts that give him a goofy peek at what his life as a peasant might have looked like. A ticket stub diary to help him organize his loose theater, museum, concert, and sporting event tickets so he can fondly look back on all his favorite memories. Remember when you two caught a ball at Yankee Stadium? Thanks to this book, he'll know the exact date. Yuzu kosho chili paste he can use to top oysters, season meat, mix with mayo for a sandwich topping, make salad dressing, jazz up soup — I could go on for a while, but you get the picture. It's citrusy, spicy, and briny, the trifecta of delicious condiment flavors. Matchbook Distilling's Underhand Amaro made with Chinese five spice, Sichuan and Macqaw peppercorns, and rhubarb to create a complex, spicy sipper that sure beats a basic bottle of whiskey. Hot, bittersweet, and citrusy, this amaro changes with every sip, making it perfect for adventurous drinkers. A fancy book filled with lots of unusual knowledge so he can come prepared with interesting trivia the next time conversation falls flat. He can impress people with facts about Hollywood urban legends, presidential pets, strange sporting events, and more. No need to fall back on dad jokes all the time. Or! If your dad's corny joke arsenal is getting old, a copy of The Very Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes to arm him with some new groan-worthy zingers. A whiskey glass that looks like it was on the receiving end of a really intense dice throw. The design is a nat20 in my book. :) A wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. We've all the seen the videos — it's time to recreate it at home. A high-end bottle of Takesan Kishibori soy sauce if you want to show your dad what he's been missing by sticking with grocery store brands. No offense to Kikkoman, but this elevated sauce from Shodoshima, Japan offers a richer, more complex flavor that has happy reviewers pledging their allegiance. A — get this — CUSTOM BOBBLEHEAD! Whether he's a hardcore sports collector or has Dwight Shrute-like taste, he's gonna be nodding and smiling (just like his gift!) when he sees this. A stargazing book and Stellarscope for the dad who's always encouraging you to look up. The portable star lens can help your pop identify over 1,500 stars that can be seen from the continental United States, along with most of Alaska, Canada and south of the Arctic Circle. The accompanying book offers some extra context and science trivia your dad is sure to regale you with every clear-skied evening. A box of fried chicken...*drum roll*...ICE CREAM!!! He'll get nine pieces of waffle ice cream filled with chocolate "bones," covered in white chocolate and crushed cornflakes, and packaged in a KFC-like bucket. A 10-year diary for the journaling experts who are ready to graduate from the famous 5-year journal. Your pa gets five lines per day to jot down his experiences, plus a prologue and epilogue. Already a cute gift idea, but it's made even better by the gold foil details and delicate illustrations! A USB-C charging cube that looks like Susan Kare's smiling macintosh that yep, lights up when it's plugged in. He probably already has a charger, but is it this cute??? A glowing mini bowling set if your old man wishes he could be at the bowling alley instead of work. It even plays music! A Japanese hori hori gardening knife sure to become the MVP of his gardening toolbox. The lightweight tool has a serrated side and straight edge, so he can dig, weed, slice roots, cut sod, and break up perennials. Deep-rooted dandelions and other summer weeds will see themselves out. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic. They can change colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor) so he can either make them match or change to red and blue to recreate the Duel on Cloud City. An adorable bucket hat with embroidered sparrows your pop can sport on his next birding expedition. His buddies (the budgies?) are gonna be sooo jealous. A miniature kettlebell bottle opener for the father who works (out) hard and plays hard. Even as a gym-averse person, I have to admit this thing is super cool. A set of lights with flexible goosenecks so he can grill late into the night without having to grope around blindly for his tools. The battery-operated lights are magnetic — he can just pop them onto the hood of his grill. A candy specimen display for the fatherly candy scientist. If you've seen him perform a gummy bear head transplant, you know he's gonna love this. A jerky bouquet because flowers are so overdone and, honestly, not as tasty. Meat bouquets are the way of the future. A handheld bookshelf filled with tiny books (based on real publications!) he can shake in fury whenever someone messes with the thermostat. Once the tiny earthquake has subsided, he can let off some steam by meditatively putting all the tiny tomes back. Or, similar vibe here: a DIY miniature museum kit for the dad who's still thinking about how funny Night at the Museum was. Now listen, Lunch Box! This light-up 3D puzzle comes with 1,074 pieces and takes about 10 hours to complete, so you better not disturb the process. A challenging, circular puzzle that will finally give your jigsaw-loving dad a challenge. Try not to be too jealous when you get a pic of the finished product. Salteez drink strips for the dad who loves to turn his beers into tasty concoctions. The strips stick to bottles, cans, and glasses, and are basically a salt lick for humans. 🦌 A set of vinyl coasters offering a retro (and super cute) way to protect his furniture from condensation. Guests who actually want to use a coaster? How the turntables. An adjustable punching bag set he doesn't have to install in the ceiling — in fact, he can set it up anywhere, from the back deck to his..."man cave." 🙄 It even comes with boxing gloves so he can start punching right away. GoSports BattleChip, a blend of golf and cornhole, which has almost certainly been created in a lab to be the perfect gift for dads. While definitely on *my* dad's wishlist (even if he doesn't know it yet), this portable outdoor game is fun for just about anyone old enough to hold a golf club (not included).
Vancouver Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
It's 2-2, but Edmonton Oilers realize this is no way to win a series
Article content They all understand this is no way to win a playoff series. Article content Article content Falling behind 4-0 in Game 1. Falling behind 3-0 in Game 2. Blowing a 2-0 lead and trailing 4-3 on home ice after 40 minutes of Game 3. Falling behind 2-0 in Game 4 and needing a goal with 28.4 seconds left in regulation to get to overtime. Article content The Edmonton Oilers, for as much character and resilience as they've shown in side-stepping disaster to even their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings at two games apiece, are pushing their luck. Article content Article content If that double review in Game 3 doesn't result in Evander Kane's tying goal and Evan Bouchard's power-play game winner 10 seconds later, the series is over. If Quinton Byfield, with all kinds of time and space, clears the puck out of L.A.'s zone with 40 seconds to play in Game 4 instead of trying to make a play and turning the puck over, the Oilers are done. Article content Article content You make your own breaks — Kane worked hard for that goal in the tough area of the ice, and Bouchard made two clutch plays to pull Sunday's Game 4 out of the fire — but the Oilers will be the first to tell you that things have to change. Article content It can't always be the Incredible Hulk routine where they get smacked around, look like they're done, and then turn green and kick butt. Article content In the first 40 minutes of the first four games, the Kings outscored the Oilers 14-6. From the third period on, when the Oilers' internal alarm goes off, it's 12-5 Edmonton. Article content Article content They had six shots in the first period and nine in the second Sunday. Then, when things got desperate, they peppered Darcy Kuemper with 33 shots in the third period and overtime. Article content Article content They have to bring that energy sooner and for longer. Article content 'We can certainly do it, but it's something we have to start doing a little bit more,' said Leon Draisaitl, who's already at nine points in four games. 'Chasing games against a team that's so rehearsed as they are, that can get to you after a while. Article content 'We're looking to play with the lead a little more and play with the urgency that we brought in the last 30 minutes.' Article content Article content In what has now become a best-of-three against a team that is 2-0 at home in the series and holds the best home ice record in the NHL, that 60-minute energy has to start now.
Ottawa Citizen
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
It's 2-2, but Edmonton Oilers realize this is no way to win a series
They all understand this is no way to win a playoff series. Article content Falling behind 4-0 in Game 1. Falling behind 3-0 in Game 2. Blowing a 2-0 lead and trailing 4-3 on home ice after 40 minutes of Game 3. Falling behind 2-0 in Game 4 and needing a goal with 28.4 seconds left in regulation to get to overtime. Article content The Edmonton Oilers, for as much character and resilience as they've shown in side-stepping disaster to even their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings at two games apiece, are pushing their luck. Article content Article content If that double review in Game 3 doesn't result in Evander Kane's tying goal and Evan Bouchard's power-play game winner 10 seconds later, the series is over. If Quinton Byfield, with all kinds of time and space, clears the puck out of L.A.'s zone with 40 seconds to play in Game 4 instead of trying to make a play and turning the puck over, the Oilers are done. Article content Article content You make your own breaks — Kane worked hard for that goal in the tough area of the ice, and Bouchard made two clutch plays to pull Sunday's Game 4 out of the fire — but the Oilers will be the first to tell you that things have to change. Article content It can't always be the Incredible Hulk routine where they get smacked around, look like they're done, and then turn green and kick butt. Article content In the first 40 minutes of the first four games, the Kings outscored the Oilers 14-6. From the third period on, when the Oilers' internal alarm goes off, it's 12-5 Edmonton. Article content Article content They had six shots in the first period and nine in the second Sunday. Then, when things got desperate, they peppered Darcy Kuemper with 33 shots in the third period and overtime. Article content Article content They have to bring that energy sooner and for longer. Article content 'We can certainly do it, but it's something we have to start doing a little bit more,' said Leon Draisaitl, who's already at nine points in four games. 'Chasing games against a team that's so rehearsed as they are, that can get to you after a while. Article content 'We're looking to play with the lead a little more and play with the urgency that we brought in the last 30 minutes.' Article content
