Peter David, Renowned for Incredible Hulk and X-Factor, Passes Away

Peter David, a prolific and highly respected writer known for his work in comics and novels, passed away at the age of 68. The news of his death was announced by his friend and colleague Keith R.A. DeCandido on Facebook.

Throughout his extensive career, David made significant contributions to both Marvel and DC Comics over several decades. He is perhaps best known for his remarkable 12-year tenure on Marvel's The Incredible Hulk, where he 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 that of Frank Miller on Daredevil and Chris Claremont on the X-Men, cementing his status as the definitive Hulk writer.

Art by George Perez. (Image Credit: Marvel)

In addition to his work on The Incredible Hulk, David co-created Spider-Man 2099 and had two impactful runs on X-Factor. His first run transformed the team into a government-sanctioned mutant strike force, while his second reimagined them as a detective agency led by Madrox the Multiple Man.

At DC Comics, David's notable works include successful runs on Aquaman, Supergirl, and Young Justice. Beyond comics, he contributed to the Star Trek franchise in both comic and prose formats, with his 1994 novel Q-Squared being particularly well-known.

David's talents extended to television, where he worked on shows like Babylon 5, Young Justice, and Ben 10: Alien Force, as well as video games such as Shadow Complex and Spider-Man: Edge of Time.

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In recent years, David faced health challenges, beginning with a stroke in 2012. These issues led to GoFundMe campaigns organized by family friend Graham Murphy in 2022 and 2025 to support him.

Peter David is survived by his wife, Kathleen O'Shea David, and their four children.