Peter David Comics Comeback: Beloved Writer Teases New Marvel Series

Comic book fans around the world are mourning today as legendary writer Peter David, famed for transformative runs on The Incredible Hulk, Aquaman, X-Factor, and Spider-Man 2099, has passed away at the age of 68. H2: A Prolific Pen Behind Some of Marvel and DC’s Biggest Revivals Across a four-decade career, David’s sharp dialogue and character-driven storytelling re-energized flagship titles. His 12-year stint on The Incredible Hulk is still hailed as the definitive Bruce Banner saga, introducing the psychologically complex “Merged Hulk” and story arcs like “Future Imperfect.” Over at DC, his Aquaman relaunch reimagined the Sea King as a fierce warrior, while Young Justice blended humor and heart in a way that set the tone for teen-team books for years to come. H2: Milestone Moments That Shaped Modern Comics • 1990: Incredible Hulk #377 unites Banner’s personalities, sparking record sales. • 1992: Spider-Man 2099 #1 becomes the best-selling debut of Marvel’s 2099 imprint. • 1998: Star Trek: New Frontier novels bring serialized, TV-style continuity to tie-in fiction. • 2005–2013: X-Factor Investigations turns a B-list team into an Eisner-nominated noir epic. H2: Tributes From Industry Titans Marvel’s editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski called David “our era’s Stan Lee in terms of dialogue and reinvention,” while DC publisher Jim Lee praised his “fearless experimentation that proved legacy characters can evolve without losing their soul.” Social media has filled with condolences from Neil Gaiman, Gail Simone, and countless creators who cite David as a direct influence. H2: What Happens to Ongoing Projects? David had recently wrapped scripts for an upcoming Maestro miniseries finale and a Spider-Man 2099 one-shot slated for fall 2025. Marvel confirmed both issues will be published posthumously with a commemorative tribute section. Collections of his out-of-print Aquaman and X-Factor runs are also being fast-tracked for deluxe omnibus release this winter. H2: Why Peter David’s Stories Still Resonate • Deep psychological themes that attracted adult readers without alienating teens. • Trademark humor balancing high-stakes drama. • Willingness to tackle social issues—Hulk’s childhood trauma, X-Factor’s LGBTQ representation—years before they were mainstream topics. H2: How to Revisit the Classics New readers can start with: 1. Incredible Hulk Epic Collection: “Future Imperfect.” 2. Aquaman by Peter David Book 1. 3. Spider-Man 2099 Vol. 1. 4. X-Factor Investigations Vol. 1: “The Longest Night.” Digital editions are discounted this week on Marvel Unlimited and DC Universe Infinite, and local comic shops report a spike in back-issue demand. H2: The Legacy Lives On From the Emerald Giant’s inner demons to Miguel O’Hara’s cyberpunk webs, Peter David’s work redefined what superhero comics could achieve—and inspired a generation of writers to push boundaries further. As fans revisit their favorite panels, one truth remains: Peter David didn’t just write comics; he changed them forever.