Comic book legend behind iconic Marvel and DC characters dies
Gerry Conway, a legendary comic book writer known for his work with Marvel and DC, has died at the age of 76. He passed away at his home in Thousand Oaks after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Conway was celebrated for creating pivotal storylines and characters, including the death of Gwen Stacy and co-creating the Punisher.
- ▪Gerry Conway died at his home in Thousand Oaks, California, at the age of 76.
- ▪He was the co-creator of the Punisher and responsible for the iconic 'death of Gwen Stacy' storyline in The Amazing Spider-Man.
- ▪Conway also co-created DC characters such as Powergirl and Firestorm and wrote for major titles across both Marvel and DC.
- ▪His final Marvel credit was as a writer for the Disney+ series What If...? in 2023.
- ▪Marvel Comics released a statement honoring Conway as a tremendous icon who shaped pop culture.
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Metro Comic book legend behind iconic Marvel and DC characters dies By Katie Jerkovich Published May 2, 2026, 3:23 p.m. ET A legend in the comic book world — who was behind some of Marvel and DC’s most memorable characters — has died. He was 76. Gerry Conway died at his home on Sunday in Thousand Oaks. His wife, Laura Conway said it was from the pancreatic cancer battle that he had been dealing with for a while, the New York Times reported. A statement from Marvel Comics confirmed the passing of the creator responsible for the death of Gwen Stacy in 1973, and the co-creator behind one of the most beloved Marvel anti-heroes, the Punisher. 3 “On behalf of his family, we are sad to share that Gerry Conway has passed away,” the post on X read.
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