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Peter David was credited as a novelist, screenwriter and science fiction writer. Peter David was born on September 23, 1956 in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States. Death is recorded on May 24, 2025, at the age of 68. Schooling on record includes New York University. Listed accolades include Inkpot Award (2016) and Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist (1992).
My Take
David's passing in 2025 closed one of the most prolific careers in comics, and I keep coming back to the sheer breadth of it. A twelve-year run on The Incredible Hulk alone would be a legacy, yet he also shaped Aquaman, Supergirl, Spider-Man 2099, and X-Factor, plus novels, scripts, and games. The Eisner and Inkpot awards confirm what readers already felt: he was a craftsman who treated characters as people first. What I respect most is the consistency of voice across so many properties. His heroes will outlive him, and that, to me, is the writer's truest reward.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter David
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・デヴィッド
- Reading
- ぴーたー・でゔぃっど
- Born
- September 23, 1956 – May 24, 2025
- Origin
- Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / screenwriter / science fiction writer / comics writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- New York University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Inkpot Award
- 1992 Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.peterdavid.net
- Xhttps://x.com/PeterDavid_PAD
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20David
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1351554
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter David born?
Peter David was born on September 23, 1956.
When did Peter David die?
Peter David died on May 24, 2025, aged 68.
Where was Peter David from?
Peter David was from Fort Meade, Maryland, United States.
What did Peter David do?
Peter David worked as writer, novelist, screenwriter, science fiction writer, comics writer.
Where did Peter David study?
Peter David attended New York University.
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