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Peter Allen David
ピーター・アレン・デイヴィッド
Pītā Aren Deividdo
Aliases:
PAD
Pen Names:
David Peters（House name for Photon and Psi-Man novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1956-09-23 （Fort Meade, Maryland）
- Died
- 2025-05-24 （East Patchogue, New York） age 68
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- Bloomfield, New Jersey → Verona, New Jersey → Pennsylvania → Patchogue, New York
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Short story writer, Screenwriter, Comic book writer
- Active Years
- 1985-2025
- Affiliations
- Marvel Comics, DC Comics
- Influenced By
- Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert B. Parker, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
- Influenced
- Many comic book writers
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | — | Journalism | BA | — | United States |
New York University
Journalism
Degree:
BA
Country:
United States
Bachelor of Arts in journalism
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Eisner Award | The Incredible Hulk | Best Writer/Artist or Writer/Artist Team | — | Winner |
| 1993 | Wizard Fan Award | — | — | — | Winner |
| 1996 | Haxtur Award | Hulk: The Fall of the Pantheon | Best Script | — | Winner |
| 2007 | Julie Award | — | — | — | Winner |
| 2011 | GLAAD Media Award | X-Factor | Outstanding Comic Book | — | Winner |
| 2016 | Inkpot Award | — | — | Comic-Con International | Winner |
Eisner Award
1992
Work:
The Incredible Hulk
Category:
Best Writer/Artist or Writer/Artist Team
Result:
Winner
Wizard Fan Award
1993
Result:
Winner
Haxtur Award
1996
Work:
Hulk: The Fall of the Pantheon
Category:
Best Script
Result:
Winner
Julie Award
2007
Result:
Winner
GLAAD Media Award
2011
Work:
X-Factor
Category:
Outstanding Comic Book
Result:
Winner
Inkpot Award
2016
Organization:
Comic-Con International
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Incredible Hulk
1987 SuperheroAward-winning 12-year run exploring Hulk's multiple personality disorder.
Multiple personality disorderHumorPop culture
X-Factor
1991 SuperheroLong run on X-Factor, reimagined as a detective agency.
LGBT themesDetective noir
Aquaman
1994 SuperheroRelaunched Aquaman with harpoon hand, making him a respected action hero.
Hero redefinition
Young Justice
1998 SuperheroTeen superhero team series.
YouthTeamwork
Adaptations
- [TV animation] Young Justice (2010)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- ProlificMingling real-world issues with humorPop culture referencesMetafiction
- Recurring Motifs
- Self-referenceBreaking the fourth wall
Health
-
Ischemic stroke2012-12-29Loss of use in right arm and leg, blurred vision; partial recovery.
-
Kidney failure2022Health decline, medical debt.
-
Heart attack2022Health decline.
Legacy
One of the most prolific and influential comic book writers of the modern era, best known for revitalizing The Incredible Hulk.
In Popular Culture
- His works influenced films and TV adaptations.
Quotes
-
Writer of Stuff
Source: Self-description -
Comics are not just for kids.
Source: Interviews
Trivia
- Known as PAD.
- Co-creator of Space Cases.
- Suffered a stroke in 2012.