Peter David
American writer of comic books
Died when: 68 years 243 days (824 months)Star Sign: Libra
Peter Allen David (born September 23, 1956), often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films and video games.
His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work includes comic books, novels such as Imzadi, and co-creation of the New Frontier series.His other novels include film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series.
His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly describes his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and is noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David has earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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