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Who Was Peter David? Comic Book Legend Behind Hulk, Star Trek & Young Justice Dies at 68
- Peter David, a legendary comic book writer aged 68, died recently with his passing announced by Keith R.A. DeCandido on Sunday.
- David passed away after enduring a lengthy battle with multiple medical complications, such as kidney problems, various surgeries, strokes, and the denial of Medicaid assistance.
- David was widely recognized for his influential 12-year tenure writing The Incredible Hulk, his creation of Spider-Man 2099, and his significant contributions to Star Trek, Aquaman, and Young Justice.
- His GoFundMe campaign to cover mounting medical expenses raised over $117,000 and was restarted months before his death by family friend Graham Murphy.
- David leaves a legacy marked by storytelling that shaped generations, with fans and peers honoring his influence across comics, novels, and television.
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Peter David, considered one of the creative pillars in shaping the story of The Incredible Hulk, passed away on Saturday, May 24, at the age of 68. This was reported by his wife, Kathleen O’Shea, through her social networks. David fought tirelessly against the aftermath of a heart attack and kidney disease. Despite having contributed significantly to millionaire franchises, the expense that required his treatment was not sustainable for his fami…
31 Years Ago, Peter David Changed Star Trek Canon With an Underrated Twist
Keith Birdsong/Pocket Books/ParamountLegendary comic book and novel writer Peter David has passed away at the age of 68. Perhaps best known to comic book fans for his work on The Incredible Hulk and The X-Men, David’s incredible ability to imbue fantastic worlds with an essential human element has touched countless fans and creators. “It felt so adult and mature and well-crafted. Literary, even,” popular comic book writer Alex Segura wrote on hi…
Legendary 'Spider-Man 2099', 'Young Justice', And 'X-Factor' Writer Peter David Passes Away At 68 Following Health Struggles
Earlier this year, word began to circulate across the comic book-side of the internet that legendary comic book writer Peter David, whose works have run the gamut of characters, publishers, and even mediums, had been dropped from Medicaid and forced to turn to crowd-funding for help covering the costs of his various health struggles. It thus breaks our heart to report that roughly two months after bringing this development to our readers’ attent…
Peter David, Prolific Comic Book Writer and Creator of Spider-Man 2099, Dies at 68
Peter David, a prolific and influential figure in the world of comic books, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 68. His wife, Kathleen O’Shea David, confirmed his death, which followed a prolonged battle with health issues including kidney disease and complications from strokes. In his final months, David faced significant financial challenges due to the cessation of Medicaid coverage for his treatments, leading to a community-driven fund…
Peter David used to define himself as “writer of things.” Of those, however, there are many. And the American screenwriter was never any. So much so that the most repeated term in articles and messages of condolences, since he passed away last Saturday at age 68, is “legend.” Above all, because he knew how to understand wonderfully with the most complicated interlocutor of the comic: his 12 years in front of The Incredible Hulk—collected in seve…
The screenwriter suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him with sequels he has fought against all these years
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