Peter David, the acclaimed novelist and comic book writer known for The Incredible Hulk, Young Justice, and X-Factor, has passed away at 68. His friend and colleague Keith R.A. DeCandido confirmed the news on Facebook.
David built a distinguished career at Marvel and DC spanning decades. His 12-year tenure on The Incredible Hulk redefined Bruce Banner’s dynamic with his alter ego, earning him and artist Dale Keown a 1992 Eisner Award. Widely regarded as the definitive Hulk writer, David’s influence rivals Frank Miller’s on Daredevil and Chris Claremont’s on X-Men.
David co-created Spider-Man 2099 and left a lasting mark on X-Factor with two transformative runs. His first reimagined the original X-Men team as a government-backed mutant task force, while his second reshaped it into a detective agency led by Madrox the Multiple Man.
At DC, David delivered impactful work on titles like Aquaman, Supergirl, and Young Justice. He also contributed to the Star Trek universe through comics and novels, notably the 1994 novel Q-Squared.
Beyond comics, David wrote for television shows such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, and Ben 10: Alien Force, and penned video games including Shadow Complex and Spider-Man: Edge of Time.
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David faced health challenges in recent years, including a stroke in 2012. In response, family friend Graham Murphy launched GoFundMe campaigns in 2022 and 2025 to support him.
David is survived by his wife, Kathleen O'Shea David, and their four children.
