Renowned Hulk, X-Factor Writer Peter David Dies

Peter David, the celebrated novelist and comic book writer behind acclaimed runs on The Incredible Hulk, Young Justice, and X-Factor, has passed away at age 68. Author Keith R.A. DeCandido, David's longtime friend and collaborator, confirmed the news via Facebook.

David forged an extraordinary career spanning decades at Marvel and DC Comics. His most iconic contribution remains his groundbreaking 12-year tenure on Marvel's The Incredible Hulk, where he fundamentally reimagined the dynamic between Bruce Banner and his monstrous alter ego. This seminal work earned David and artist Dale Keown the prestigious Eisner Award in 1992. Just as Frank Miller defined Daredevil and Chris Claremont shaped the X-Men, David established himself as the definitive Hulk writer in comics history.

Among his many creative achievements, David co-created Spider-Man 2099 and helmed two transformative runs on X-Factor. His first stint reshaped the original X-Men team into a government-backed mutant task force, while his later reinvention cast Madrox the Multiple Man as leader of a mutant detective agency.

At DC Comics, David left lasting marks on Aquaman, Supergirl, and Young Justice. Beyond comics, he contributed extensively to Star Trek lore through novels like the acclaimed 1994 story Q-Squared.

David's creative talents extended to television (Babylon 5, Ben 10: Alien Force) and video games (Shadow Complex, Spider-Man: Edge of Time), demonstrating his remarkable versatility across multiple storytelling mediums.

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In his later years, David faced significant health challenges beginning with a stroke in 2012. Family friend Graham Murphy organized GoFundMe campaigns in 2022 and 2025 to assist with mounting medical expenses.

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