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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Peter David, comic book writer renowned for ‘The Incredible Hulk' dies at 68
Peter David, the acclaimed comic book writer best known for redefining The Incredible Hulk, has died at 68 following a series of health complications. His death was confirmed on Sunday, 25 May 2025, by longtime 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 shared. David's legacy spans decades. His 12-year tenure on The Incredible Hulk introduced psychological complexity to the character, delving into dissociative identity disorder and expanding the Hulk mythos with creations like the Riot Squad and the Pantheon. Beyond the Hulk, David's creative credits include iconic runs on X-Factor, Spider-Man 2099, Aquaman, Young Justice, Supergirl, and Captain Marvel. His influence stretched across both Marvel and DC Comics, earning him a place among the genre's most respected voices. In recent years, David faced significant medical challenges, including kidney disease, surgeries, and strokes. A GoFundMe page, restarted by a family friend, highlighted his battle to cover medical costs after being denied Medicaid. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, and daughters Ariel, Shana, Gwen, and Caroline.
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.
