Editing Peter David

{{Short description|American writer (1956–2025)}}
{{about|the comics writer|other people named Peter David|Peter David (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox comics creator
| image        = 4.27.17PeterDavidByLuigiNovi1.jpg
| alt          = David sitting at a table
| caption      = David at an April 27, 2017, signing at<br />[[Midtown Comics]] Downtown in Manhattan
| alias        = David Peters
| birth_name   = Peter Allen David
| birth_date   = {{Birth date|1956|09|23}}
| birth_place  = [[Fort Meade, Maryland]], U.S.
| death_date   = {{Death date and age|2025|05|24|1956|09|23}}
| death_place  = [[East Patchogue, New York]], U.S.
| area         = [[Superhero fiction]], science fiction, [[fantasy]]
| notable works = ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'', ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'', ''[[Young Justice]]'', ''[[Star Trek: New Frontier]]'', ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]]''
| spouse       = {{plainlist|
* {{marriage|Myra Kasman|1977|1998|end=div}}
* {{marriage|Kathleen O'Shea|2001}}
}}
| children     = 4
| awards       = {{Unbulleted list|1992 [[Eisner Awards|Eisner Award]]|1993 ''[[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]]'' Fan Award|1996 [[Haxtur Award]]|2007 [[Julius Schwartz#Awards|Julie Award]]|2011 [[GLAAD Media Award]]|2016 [[Inkpot Award]]<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.comic-con.org/awards/inkpot| title = Inkpot Award| date = December 6, 2012}}</ref>}}
| signature    = PeterDavidSignature.jpg
| website      = {{URL|www.peterdavid.net}}
| module       = {{infobox person
  | embed        = yes
  | occupation   = {{flatlist|
* Novelist
* short story writer
* screenwriter
* comic book writer
  }}
  | years_active = 1985–2025
  | education   = [[New York University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
  }}
}}
'''Peter Allen David''' (September 23, 1956 – May 24, 2025), often abbreviated '''PAD''',<ref name=BillMitchel>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21760|first= Bill|last= Mitchel|title=In-Depth: Peter David|website=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=June 24, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110809023557/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21760|archive-date= August 9, 2011|url-status=live|access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games.<ref name=CBR3.29.14>Buxton, Marc (March 29, 2014). [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=51815 "From 'Future Imperfect' to '2099': Peter David's Greatest Hits"]. Comic Book Resources.</ref> His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'', as well as runs on ''[[Aquaman]]'', ''[[Young Justice]]'', ''[[SpyBoy]]'', ''[[Supergirl (comic book)|Supergirl]]'', ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]]'', ''[[Spider-Man]]'', ''[[Spider-Man 2099]]'', ''[[Genis-Vell|Captain Marvel]]'', and ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]''.

David's ''[[Star Trek]]'' work included comic books and novels such as the ''[[Star Trek: New Frontier|New Frontier]]'' book series. His other novels included 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 (TV series)|Young Justice]]'', ''[[Ben 10: Alien Force]]''<ref name=CBR3.29.14/> and [[Nickelodeon]]'s ''[[Space Cases]]'', which he co-created with [[Bill Mumy]].

David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff",<ref name=CBR3.29.14/><ref name=BlindMansBluff>[http://www.startrek.com/article/peter-david-takes-fans-down-blind-mans-bluff "Peter David Takes Fans Down Blind Man's Bluff"]. [https://www.startrek.com/ startrek.com]. April 20, 2011.</ref> and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor<ref name=Mermaid>{{cite web |url= http://www.aintitcool.com/node/45940|title= AICN Comics Reviews: ''Scott Piilgrim''! ''Avengers''! ''GI Joe: Cobra''! and Much More!|date= July 28, 2010|publisher= [[Ain't It Cool News]]|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131226033200/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/45940|archive-date= December 26, 2013|url-status= live}}</ref><ref name=StarTrek.com>[http://www.startrek.com/article/peter-david-post-stroke-returns-home "Peter David, Post-Stroke, Returns Home"]. startrek.com. February 11, 2013.</ref> and references to popular culture, as well as elements of [[metafiction]]<ref name=BillMitchel/> and [[fourth wall|self-reference]].<ref name=CaptPhil>{{Cite web|last=Margolin|first=Howard|url=http://captphilonline.com/Destinies/ClassicDestinies_10_24_03.mp3|title=The 2003 Peter David interview|publisher=CaptPhil:Online|date=October 24, 2003 |access-date=August 18, 2010}}</ref><ref>Examples cited by David and others include commenting that he had a "good run" on ''Supergirl'' by having that character use that phrase in a letter to [[Superman#Clark Kent|Clark Kent]] in David's final issue of that title. Another is the aged, future [[Rick Jones (character)|Rick Jones]] in the final issue of David's 12-year run on ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'', telling an unseen interviewer by the name of "Peter" (which David stated he left vague enough so that it could be interpreted as either himself or [[Spider-Man|Peter Parker]]) that he was finished talking about the Hulk, and wanted to move on to other things, which echoed David's own sentiments. David appeared in an issue of the series, in the form of the unnamed priest who married Jones and his wife in ''The Incredible Hulk'' #418 (June 1994), who was illustrated to look like David.</ref>

One of the most prolific and influential comic book writers of the modern era,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/peter-david-incredible-hulk-writer-obituary|title=R.I.P. Peter David, legendary comics writer who revived ''The Incredible Hulk''|author=Schimkowitz, Matt|publisher=[[The A.V. Club]]|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=May 25, 2025|access-date=May 29, 2025|archive-date=May 29, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.ph/EPrwD}}</ref> David earned several awards for his work, including a 1992 [[Eisner Award]], a 1993 ''[[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]]'' Fan Award, a 1996 [[Haxtur Award]], a 2007 [[Julius Schwartz#Awards|Julie Award]], and a 2011 [[GLAAD Media Award]].

==Early life==
Peter David was born September 23, 1956, in [[Fort Meade, Maryland]],<ref name=Salisbury>{{cite book|last=Salisbury|first=Mark|title=Writers on Comics Scriptwriting|publisher=[[Titan Books]]|date=1999|location=London, UK|page=[https://archive.org/details/writersoncomicss00mark/page/29 29]|isbn=978-1840230697|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/writersoncomicss00mark/page/29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=John Jackson|url=http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays|title=Comics Industry Birthdays|work=[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]|date=June 10, 2005|location=Iola, Wisconsin|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218031356/http://cbgxtra.com/knowledge-base/for-your-reference/comics-industry-birthdays|archive-date=February 18, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> to Gunter and Dalia David (née Rojansky),<ref name="Q&A7">David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/01/19/so-what-do-ya-wanna-know/comment-page-2/#comment-279857 "So...what do ya wanna know?"] peterdavid.net. January 19, 2011.</ref><ref name="PAD5.31.17">David, Peter (May 31, 2017). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2017/05/31/r-i-p-dalia-rojansky-david/ "R.I.P. Dalia Rojansky David"]. peterdavid.net.</ref> an [[Israeli Jews|Israeli Jewish]] mother who had worked with DNA mappers [[James Watson]] and [[Francis Crick]], and to whom David credited his sense of humor.<ref name="Q&A7" /><ref name="PAD5.31.17" /><ref>David, Peter (February 24, 2009). [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/02/24/sooooelecting-barack-obama-was-an-act-of-cowardice/ "Soooo...Electing Barack Obama was an Act of Cowardice?"] peterdavid.net. (David mentions these facts in a February 24, 2009. 6:31pm post and in a February 25, 2009, 2:32pm post.)</ref><ref name="PoliticalCorrectness">David, Peter (November 19, 2010). [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/11/19/policitical-correctness-and-other-topics/ "Political Correctness and other topics"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1066 (April 22, 1994)</ref><ref name="Crystallographica">Magdoff, B.S.; [[Francis Crick|Crick, Francis]] (1955). [http://scripts.iucr.org/cgi-bin/paper?a01462 "A new crystal form of ribonuclease"]. ''Acta Crystallographica''. 8, 468–472 [https://doi.org/10.1107/S0365110X55001473 "Mrs. Dalia Rojansky David, who did all the computation"].</ref> Peter David's paternal grandparents, Martin and Hela David, and his father, Gunter, emigrated to the United States in the 1930s after [[antisemitism]] in [[Nazi Germany]] progressed to the point that Martin's [[Berlin]] shoe store became the target of vandalism.<ref name=GayAbandon>David, Peter. "Gay Abandon". ''But I Digress'' Collection. 1994. [[Krause Publications]]. pp. 206–08. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #969 (June 12, 1992)</ref><ref>David, Peter. "A science-fiction con in Germany? Ja!" "But I Digress..."; ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1464; December 7, 2001</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=David |first=Peter |date=February 27, 2004 |title=Paranoid Jews? |url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2004/02/27/paranoid-jews/ |publisher=peterdavid.net}}</ref> He had two siblings,<ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005829.html#366551 |title=Happy Thanksgiving (November 24, 10:49am post) |publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 22, 2007 |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> a brother Wally,<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/07/20/forty-years-ago-today/ |title=Forty years ago today...|publisher=peterdavid.net |date=July 20, 2009}}</ref> seven years his junior,<ref name=MoreDigressions>David, Peter (2009). ''More Digressions''. Second Age, Inc. p. 37.</ref> who works as an IT Systems Administrator in the financial sector, and a younger sister named Beth.<ref>David, Peter (July 23, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/07/23/summer-1997-convention-travels/ "Summer 1997 convention travels"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1242 (September 5, 1997)</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=David|first=Peter|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2008/07/09/by-popular-demand/ |title=By popular demand|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=July 9, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/08/29/david-family-practical-jokes/comment-page-1/#comment-473398|title=David Family Practical Jokes|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=August 29, 2011}}</ref>

David first became interested in comics when he was about five years old, reading copies of [[Harvey Comics]]' ''[[Casper the Friendly Ghost|Casper]]'' and ''[[Wendy the Good Little Witch|Wendy]]'' in a barbershop. He became interested in [[superhero]]es through the ''[[Adventures of Superman (TV series)|Adventures of Superman]]'' TV series.<ref>{{Cite web | last = Reddington | first = James | url = http://www.comicaddiction.com/features/interviews/int_pdavid_102407.htm | title = Zombie or Head? | publisher = Comicaddiction.com | date = September 11, 2008 | access-date = September 10, 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071109004143/http://www.comicaddiction.com/features/interviews/int_pdavid_102407.htm | archive-date = November 9, 2007 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> Although David's parents approved of his reading [[Harvey Comics]] and [[Gold Key Comics|comics featuring Disney characters]], they did not approve of superhero books,<ref name=BID9.22.00>David, Peter (May 5, 2014). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2014/05/05/remembering-carl-barks-work-marvel-editorial-changes/ "Remembering Carl Barks’ work & Marvel editorial changes"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1401 (September 22, 2000).</ref> especially those published by [[Marvel Comics]], feeling that characters that looked like monsters, such as the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] or the [[Hulk]], or who wore bug-eyed costumes, like [[Spider-Man]], did not appear heroic. As a result, David read those comics in secret,<ref name=BID2.5.99>David, Peter (July 15, 2013). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2013/07/15/peter-and-the-king/ "Peter and the King"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from "But I Digress...", ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' #316 (February 5, 1999).</ref><ref>David, Peter (January 24, 2014). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2014/01/24/gil-kane-and-previews/ "Gil Kane and Previews"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from "But I Digress...", ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1316 (February 25, 2000).</ref> beginning with his first Marvel book, ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four Annual]]'' #3 (November 1965), which saw the wedding of [[Mister Fantastic]] and the [[Invisible Woman]].<ref>David, Peter (March 14, 2014). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2014/03/14/9635/ "Mighty Marvel Misinformation and More"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1385 (June 2, 2000).</ref> His parents eventually allowed him to start reading superhero titles,<ref name=BID9.22.00/> his favorite of which was ''[[Superman]]''.<ref name=BillMitchel/><ref name=Q&A2>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2003/10/21/whatcha-wanna-know-3/|title= What'Cha Wanna Know? |publisher=Peterdavid.net|date=October 21, 2003}}</ref> He cited [[John Buscema]] as his favorite pre-1970s artist.<ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004131.html |title= What'Cha Wanna Know? |publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 26, 2003}}</ref> David attended his first comic book convention around the time that [[Jack Kirby]]'s ''[[New Gods]]'' premiered, after asking his father to take him to one of [[Phil Seuling]]'s shows in New York, where David obtained Kirby's autograph, his first encounter with a comics professional.<ref name=BID2.5.99/>

David's earliest interest in writing came through the journalism work of his father, Gunter, who sometimes reviewed movies and took young Peter along (if it was age-appropriate). While Gunter wrote his reviews back at the newspaper's office, David wrote his own, portions of which sometimes found their way into Gunter's published reviews.<ref name=Q&A2/><ref name=Q&A5>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005313.html |title="Q&A" peterdavid.net; April 14, 2007 |publisher=peterdavid.net |date=April 14, 2007 |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> David began to entertain the notion of becoming a professional writer at age twelve, buying a copy of ''The Guide to the Writer's Market'', and subscribing to similar-themed magazines,<ref>{{cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/02/15/on-publishers-and-vanity/|title=On Publishers and Vanity|publisher= peterdavid.net|date=February 15, 2010|format=Originally published in ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #980; August 28, 1992}}</ref> in the hopes of becoming a reporter.<ref name=BillMitchel/>

David lived in [[Bloomfield, New Jersey]],<ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1251. November 7, 1997. Page 90</ref> in a small house at 11 Albert Terrace,<ref name=BID2.5.99/> and attended [[Bloomfield Public Schools (New Jersey)|Demarest Elementary School]].<ref>{{cite web|last=David|first=Peter|title=48 Years Ago Today|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/11/22/48-years-ago-today|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 22, 2011}}</ref> His family later moved to [[Verona, New Jersey]], where he spent his adolescence.<ref name=GayAbandon/> By the time he entered his teens, he had lost interest in comic books, feeling he had outgrown them.<ref name="X-Factor#234">{{cite comic|writer=David, Peter|artist=[[Leonard Kirk]]|title=[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]|date=June 2012|page=Letters page}}</ref> David's best friend in junior high and first year in high school, Keith, was gay, and David described how both of them were targets of [[ostracism]] and harassment from [[homophobes]].<ref name=GayAbandon/>

Although his family eventually moved to [[Pennsylvania]],<ref name=GayAbandon/> his experiences in Verona soured him on that town and shaped his liberal sociopolitical positions regarding [[LGBT]] issues. He later made Verona the home location of villain [[Morgan le Fay]] in his novel ''[[Knight Life]]'', and often discussed his [[Progressivism in the United States|progressive]] views on LGBT issues in his column and on his blog.<ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2008/09/18/just-to-clarify-regarding-george-and-brad/ "Just to clarify regarding George and Brad"], peterdavid.net, September 18, 2008.</ref><ref name=ShatSling>{{Cite web|last=David|first=Peter|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2008/10/23/shat-slinging|title=Shat slinging|date=October 23, 2008|publisher=Peterdavid.net|access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref><ref name=AnonymousGoon>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2008/11/03/anonymous-goons-attempt-to-make-bigotry-pay-in-new-york-politics "Anonymous goons attempt to make bigotry pay in New York politics"], peterdavid.net, November 3, 2008.</ref>

David's interest in comics was rekindled when he saw a copy of ''[[Superman vs. Muhammad Ali]]'' (1978) while passing a newsstand,<ref>David, Peter (September 20, 2017). [https://www.patreon.com/posts/make-mine-marvel-14474687 "Make Mine Marvel"]. [[Patreon]].</ref> and later, ''[[Uncanny X-Men|X-Men]]'' #95 (October 1975), and discovered in that latter book the "All-New, All-Different" team that had first appeared in ''[[Giant-Size X-Men]]'' #1 (May 1975). These two books were the first comics he had purchased in years.<ref name="X-Factor#234"/>

A seminal moment in the course of his aspirations occurred when he met writer [[Stephen King]] at a book signing, and told him that he was an aspiring writer. King signed David's copy of ''[[Danse Macabre (King book)|Danse Macabre]]'' with the inscription, "Good luck with your writing career.", which David in turn inscribed onto books presented to him by fans who told him the same thing.<ref>Interview with [[WCSH6]] News Center, [[Portland, Maine]], January 2007</ref> Other authors that David cited as influences included [[Harlan Ellison]], [[Arthur Conan Doyle]], [[Robert B. Parker]], [[Neil Gaiman]],<ref name=Q&A4>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004131.html|title=What'cha wanna know?|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=June 20, 2006}}</ref> [[Terry Pratchett]],<ref name=Q&A2/> [[Robert Crais]]<ref name=Q&A5/> and [[Edgar Rice Burroughs]].<ref name=JohnCarter>Suru, Steve. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=33351 "Exclusive: David & Ross Explore 'John Carter: World of Mars'"]. Comic Book Resources. July 18, 2011</ref> Specific books he mentioned as favorites included ''[[To Kill a Mockingbird]]'', ''[[Tarzan of the Apes]]'', ''[[The Princess Bride (novel)|The Princess Bride]]'', ''The Essential Ellison'', ''[[A Confederacy of Dunces]]'',<ref name=Q&A3>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/000817.html |title= "What'Cha Wanna Know?" peterdavid.net; November 26, 2003 |publisher=peterdavid.net |date=November 26, 2003 |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> ''Adams Versus Jefferson'', and ''[[Don Quixote]]''.<ref name=Q&A5/> David singled out Ellison in particular as a writer whom he tried to emulate.<ref name=EllisonBID>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/10/08/friends-of-ellison-part-1/ "Friends of Ellison, Part 1"]. peterdavid.net. October 8, 2010. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyers Guide'' #1052. January 14, 1994</ref>

David attended [[New York University]], where he graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in journalism.<ref name=Q&A2/>

==Career==
===Early work===
David's first professional assignment was covering the [[World Science Fiction Convention]] held in Washington in 1974 for the ''[[Philadelphia Bulletin]]''.<ref name=Q&A2/><ref name="longlist">{{cite web |last=[[World Science Fiction Society]] |first=Long List Committee |title=The Long List of Worldcons |publisher=[[NESFA]] |year=2011 |url=http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/TheLongList.html |access-date=February 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110085511/http://www.nesfa.org/data/LL/TheLongList.html |archive-date=January 10, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

David eventually gravitated towards fiction after his attempts at journalism did not meet with success.<ref name=BillMitchel/> His first published fiction appeared in ''[[Asimov's Science Fiction]]'' in 1980. He sold an [[op-ed]] piece to ''[[The New York Times]]'', but overall his submissions that met with rejection far outnumbered those accepted.<ref name="BIDCollection101">David, Peter. "Breaking In, Part Deux"; ''But I Digress'' Collection. Page 101. Reprinted from the March 19, 1993 ''Comics Buyer's Guide''</ref>

===Comics career===
====1980s====
[[File:Peter David and Larry Stroman.jpg|thumb|left|Peter David and [[Larry Stroman]] at a comic book signing for ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'' in the early 1990s]]
David eventually gave up on a career in writing and came to work in book publishing. His first publishing job was for the [[E.P. Dutton]] imprint Elsevier/Nelson, where he worked mainly as an assistant to the editor-in-chief.<ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/09/17/where-man-josh/ "Where Man Josh"]. peterdavid.net. September 17, 2012. Originally published in "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1260. January 9, 1998</ref> He later worked in sales and distribution for Playboy Paperbacks. He subsequently worked for five years in [[Marvel Comics]]' Sales Department, first as Assistant Direct Sales Manager under [[Carol Kalish]], who hired him, and then succeeding Kalish as Sales Manager.<ref name=CBR3.29.14/><ref name=Q&A2/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Dark-Tower-Gunslinger-Born-Premiere-David-Furth-Lee/9780785121442-item.html?pticket=xrihiqudmjjz11bxeufd3tuw7WdN8BjGsGdwTBCEaadncSJwFKE%3d|title=Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born' Premiere HC|publisher=Indigo|access-date=November 25, 2011}}</ref><ref name=Trades>{{Cite web | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060522234716/http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=1306 | archive-date = May 22, 2006 |url= http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=1306 | last = Carter | first = R.J. Carter | title= Interview: Peter David: An Apropos Conversation|publisher=The Trades|date=August 14, 2002}}</ref> During this time he made some cursory attempts to sell stories, including submission of some [[Moon Knight]] plots to [[Dennis O'Neil]], but his efforts were unfruitful.<ref>David, Peter. "Because Hue Demanded It"; ''But I Digress Collection''; Page 12. Reprinted from the July 27, 1990 ''Comics Buyer's Guide''.</ref>

Three years into David's tenure as Direct Sales Manager, [[Christopher Priest (comic book writer)|Jim Owsley]] became editor of the [[Spider-Man]] titles. Although crossing over from sales into editorial was considered a conflict of interest in the Marvel offices, Owsley, whom David describes as a "maverick", was impressed with how David had not previously hesitated to work with him when Owsley was an assistant editor under [[Larry Hama]]. When Owsley became an editor, he purchased a Spider-Man story from David, which appeared in ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'' #103 (June 1985).<ref name=BillMitchel/><ref name=CBR3.29.14/> Owsley subsequently purchased David's "[[The Death of Jean DeWolff]]", a violent murder mystery darker in tone than the usually lighter Spider-Man stories that ran in issues #107–110 (October 1985&nbsp;– January 1986) of that title.<ref name=CBR3.29.14/><ref>{{cite book|last = Manning|first = Matthew K. |editor-last=Gilbert |editor-first=Laura |chapter= 1980s|title = Spider-Man Chronicle Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging|publisher = [[Dorling Kindersley]]|year = 2012|location= London, United Kingdom|page = 150|isbn = 978-0756692360|quote= Revered as one of the finest Spider-Man stories ever told, this four-part saga, written by Peter David and penciled by Rich Buckler, was a decidedly dark tale for the usually lighthearted web-slinger.}}</ref> Responding to charges of conflict of interest, David made a point of not discussing editorial matters with anyone during his 9-to-5 hours as Direct Sales Manager,<ref name=CBG1321>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1321; March 2, 1999</ref> and decided not to exploit his position as Sales Manager by promoting the title. Although David attributed the story's poor sales to this decision, he asserted that such crossing over from Sales to Editorial was now common.<ref name=BIDCollection101/> In the Marvel offices, a rumor circulated that it was actually Owsley who was writing the stories attributed to David.<ref name="priest">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/08/19/no-more-black-panther-comics-but-maybe-a-novel-christopher-priests-bleeding-cool-interview/ |title=No More Black Panther Comics, But Maybe A Novel&nbsp;– Christopher Priest's Bleeding Cool Interview |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=August 19, 2016 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]]|publisher=[[Avatar Press]]}}</ref> Nonetheless, David said he was fired from ''Spectacular Spider-Man'' by Owsley due to editorial pressure by Marvel's editor-in-chief [[Jim Shooter]], and he commented that the resentment stirred by Owsley's purchase of his stories may have permanently damaged Owsley's career.<ref name=BillMitchel/> Months later, [[Bob Harras]] offered David ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'', as it was a struggling title that no one else wanted to write,<ref name=BIDCollection101/><ref name=CBG1321/> which gave David free rein with the character.<ref>David, Peter (July 27, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/07/27/looking-back-on-the-hulk/ "Looking back on The Hulk"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''The Comics Buyer's Guide'' ##1244 (September 19, 1997)</ref>

During his 12-year run on ''Hulk'', David explored the recurring themes of the Hulk's [[multiple personality disorder]], his periodic changes between the raging, less intelligent Green Hulk and the more streetwise, cerebral [[Grey Hulk]], and of being a journeyman hero, which were inspired by ''The Incredible Hulk'' #312 (October 1985), in which writer [[Bill Mantlo]] (and possibly, according to David, [[Barry Windsor-Smith]]) had first established that Bruce Banner had suffered childhood abuse at the hands of his father [[Brian Banner]]. These aspects of the character were later used in the [[Hulk (film)|2003 feature film adaptation]] by screenwriter [[Michael France]] and director [[Ang Lee]].<ref name=CBR3.29.14/><ref name=Trades/><ref>{{Cite web|last=David|first=Peter|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/02/19/bigger-than-life/|title=Bigger Than Life|website=PeterDavid.net|date=September 4, 1992|access-date=February 19, 2010}} Reprinted from ''[[The Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' #981</ref> [[Comic Book Resources]] credits David with making the formerly poor-selling book "a must-read mega-hit".<ref name=BillMitchel/> David collaborated with a number of artists who became fan-favorites on the series, including [[Todd McFarlane]], [[Dale Keown]], and [[Gary Frank (comics)|Gary Frank]].<ref name="CBR3.29.14" /> Among the new characters he created during his run on the series were the [[Riot Squad (comics)|Riot Squad]] and the [[Pantheon (Marvel Comics)|Pantheon]].<ref name="CBR3.29.14" /><ref>{{cite book |last=Manning |first=Matthew K. |title=Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History |publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]] |year=2008 |isbn=978-0756641238 |editor-last=Gilbert |editor-first=Laura |location=London, United Kingdom |page=248 |chapter=1990s |quote=Continuing his legendary ''Hulk'' run, writer Peter David, along with artist Jeff Purves, created the Riot Squad.}}</ref><ref>Manning "1990s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 253: "The Hulk first met Agamemnon, the leader of the Pantheon team, in a story written by Peter David with art by Dale Keown."</ref> David wrote the first appearance of the [[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]], a team created by [[Kurt Busiek]] and [[Mark Bagley]], in ''The Incredible Hulk'' #449 (January 1997).<ref>Manning "1990s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 282: "Writer Peter David and artist Mike Deodato, Jr. debuted Marvel's newest superteam, the Thunderbolts in issue 449 of ''The Incredible Hulk.''"</ref>

It was after he had been freelancing for a year, and into his run on ''Hulk'', that David felt that his writing career had cemented.<ref name=Q&A2/> After putting out feelers at [[DC Comics]], and being offered the job of writing a four-issue miniseries of [[The Phantom]] by editor [[Mike Gold (comics)|Mike Gold]], David quit his sales position to write full-time.<ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1325; April 9, 1999. p. 58</ref> David had a brief tenure writing [[Green Lantern]] when the character was exclusive to the short-lived anthology series ''[[Action Comics]] Weekly'' (issues #608–620) in 1988.<ref>{{cite journal|last= Martin|first= Brian|title= Where the ''Action'' is...Weekly|journal= [[Back Issue!]]|issue= 98|pages= 62–63|publisher= [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]|date= August 2017|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref>

David took over ''[[Dreadstar]]'' during its [[First Comics]] run, with issue #41 (March 1989) after [[Jim Starlin]] left the title, and remained on it until issue #64 (March 1991), the final issue of that run. David's other Marvel Comics work in the late 1980s and 1990s includes runs on ''[[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]'', the [[New Universe]] series ''[[Mark Hazzard: Merc]]'' and ''[[Justice (New Universe)|Justice]]'', a run on the original ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'', and the futuristic series ''[[Spider-Man 2099]]'',<ref>Manning "1990s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 260: "Writer Peter David and artist Rick Leonardi's ''Spider-Man 2099'' character was first glimpsed in a sneak preview in the pages of ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #265 in August 1992."</ref> about a man in the year 2099 who takes up the mantle of Spider-Man, the title character of which David co-created. David left ''X-Factor'' after 19 issues, and he wrote the first 44 issues of ''Spider-Man 2099'' before quitting that book to protest the firing of editor [[Joey Cavalieri]]. The book was cancelled two issues later, along with the entire 2099 line.<ref name=BID3.13.98>David, Peter (October 22, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/10/22/more-assorted-things/ "More Assorted Things..."]. peterdavid.net. Originally published in "But I Digress...", ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' # 1269 (March 13, 1998).</ref>

====1990s====
[[File:Loz peterdavidtalking.png|thumb|Peter David at a comics convention in the early 1990s]]
In 1990, David wrote a seven-issue ''[[Aquaman]]'' [[miniseries]], ''[[Atlantis (DC Comics)#Atlantis Chronicles|The Atlantis Chronicles]]'', for [[DC Comics]],<ref>{{cite book|last1=Manning|first1= Matthew K.|editor-last=Dolan|editor-first=Hannah |chapter= 1990s|title = DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle|publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]]|year=2010|location= London, United Kingdom|isbn= 978-0-7566-6742-9|page= 245|quote = Paving the way for his legendary relaunch of ''Aquaman'', writer Peter David crafted a seven-issue series delving into the history of the mythical people of the undersea kingdom of Atlantis.}}</ref> about the history of Aquaman's home of [[Atlantis (DC Comics)|Atlantis]], which David referred to as among the written works of which he was most proud,<ref name=FansNG>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/04/26/talking-to-kids-at-school/ |title=Fans: The Next Generation|format= Reprinted from April 3, 1992 ''Comics Buyer's Guide''|publisher=peterdavid.net |date=April 26, 2009}}</ref> and his first time writing in the [[full script]] format.<ref>Weiland, Jonah (December 22, 2014). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRtTQUecBYk "ECCC 2014: Secret Origins Presents: Peter David"]. FlipON.TV/[[YouTube]]. 27:37 mark. Retrieved November 27, 2018.</ref> In 1994 he wrote an ''Aquaman'' miniseries, ''Aquaman: Time and Tide'', which led to a relaunched monthly ''Aquaman'' series,<ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 266: "Writer Peter David had been building toward this series for years now.... David was finally ready to put all his backstory to practical use in the new monthly ''Aquaman'' title."</ref> the first 46 issues of which he wrote from 1994 to 1998. His run on ''Aquaman'' gained notoriety, for in the book's second issue, Aquaman lost a hand, which was then replaced with a [[harpoon]], a feature of the character that endured for the duration of David's run on the book. More broadly, his run recast the character as an aggressive man of action, one deserving of greater respect, in contrast to the "fish-talking punch line" into which the TV series ''[[Super Friends]]'' had rendered him.<ref name=CBR3.29.14/> David quit that book over creative differences.<ref name=BID3.13.98/>

David wrote the ''Star Trek'' comic book for DC from 1988 to 1991, when that company held the licensing rights to the property, though he opined that novels are better suited to ''Star Trek'', whose stories are not highly visual.<ref name=BillMitchel/> He and [[Ron Marz]] cowrote the ''[[DC vs. Marvel]]'' [[intercompany crossover]] in 1996.<ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 272: "Written by Peter David and Ron Marz with art by Dan Jurgens and Claudio Castellini, this four-issue miniseries event consisted of five major battles voted on in advance by reader ballots distributed to comic stores."</ref> David also had runs on ''[[Supergirl (comic book)|Supergirl]]'' and ''[[Young Justice]]'',<ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 274: "The Girl of Steel flew back into an ongoing series at long last, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Peter David and artist Gary Frank."</ref><ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 285: "Written by Peter David and illustrated by Todd Nauck, ''Young Justice'' succeeded in finding its fan base, just as the Teen Titans had in the 1960s."</ref> the latter eventually being canceled so that DC could use that book's characters in a relaunched ''[[Teen Titans]]'' monthly.

David's work for [[Dark Horse Comics]] included the teen spy adventure ''[[SpyBoy]]'', which appeared in a series and a number of miniseries between 1999 and 2004, and the 2007 miniseries ''The Scream''.

Other 1990s work includes the 1997 miniseries ''[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes Reborn]]: The Return'',<ref>Manning "1990s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 285</ref> for Marvel, and two creator-owned properties: ''Soulsearchers and Company'', published by [[Claypool Comics]], and the [[Epic Comics]] title ''[[Sachs and Violens]]'', which he produced with co-creator/artist [[George Pérez]].

====2000s====
David's early 2000s work includes runs on two volumes of ''[[Genis-Vell|Captain Marvel]]'' as well as the ''Before the Fantastic Four: Reed Richards'' limited series.<ref>Manning "2000s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 302: "The man who would become Mr. Fantastic starred in a three-issue limited series. Courtesy of writer Peter David and artist Duncan Fegredo, it was an Indiana Jones-like adventure."</ref>

David and his second wife, Kathleen, wrote the final English-language text for the first four volumes of the [[manga]] series ''[[Negima]]'' for [[Del Rey Books|Del Rey Manga]].<ref name=Q&A3-2>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2003/11/26/whatcha-wanna-know-2/comment-page-2/#comments|title=What'Cha Wanna Know?|date=November 26, 2003|publisher=Peterdavid.net|access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>

In 2003, David began writing another creator-owned comic, ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]]'', for DC Comics, which he created in order to make use of plans he had devised for Supergirl after the "Many Happy Returns" storyline, but which were derailed by that series' cancellation. That same year, he wrote a ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' series for [[Dreamwave]] that tied into the [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series)|animated television series]] broadcast that year.<ref name=BillMitchel/>

DC canceled ''Fallen Angel'' after 20 issues, but David restarted the title at [[IDW Publishing]] at the end of 2005. Other IDW work included a ''[[Spike: Old Times (Angel comic)|Spike: Old Times]]'' one-shot and the ''[[Spike vs Dracula (Angel comic)|Spike vs. Dracula]]'' mini-series, both based on the character from the ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' and ''[[Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel]]'' television series.

[[Image:10.25.07SlottDavidByLuigiNovi.JPG|thumb|David with writer [[Dan Slott]] at Jim Hanley's Universe in [[Manhattan]], October 25, 2007, promoting the beginning of David's tenure as writer on ''[[She-Hulk]]''<ref>David, Peter. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005769.html "Store appearance today"]. peterdavid.net. October 25, 2007</ref>]]
In 2005, David briefly returned to ''The Incredible Hulk'', though he left after only 11 issues because of his workload.<ref>David, Peter. "Back from San Diego", peterdavid.net, July 20, 2005</ref> He started a new series, ''[[Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man]]'', beginning with a twelve-part [[fictional crossover|crossover]] storyline called "[[Spider-Man: The Other|The Other]]",<ref>Cowsill, Alan "2000s" in Gilbert (2012), p. 295: "In December [2005], a new regular Spidey series began that introduced a key story arc to the Spider-Man world. Written by Peter David and illustrated by Mike Wieringo, the book started with the first chapter of 'The Other'."</ref> which, along with [[J. Michael Straczynski]]'s run on ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man]]'', and [[Reginald Hudlin]]'s run on ''[[The Sensational Spider-Man (vol. 2)|Marvel Knights Spider-Man]],'' depicted the webslinger as he discovered he was dying, lost an eye during a traumatic fight with [[Morlun]], underwent a metamorphosis, and emerged with new abilities and insights into his powers. The storyline caused some controversy among readers for its introduction of retractable stingers in Spider-Man's arms, and the establishment of his powers being derived from his status as a "Spider-Totem".<ref>David, Peter. "What if Spider-Man were introduced today?" "But I Digress...". ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' #1615 (April 2006). Pages 206–209</ref> David's final issue of that title was #23.<ref>David, Kathleen. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005461.html#331828 "Ask the Wife a Question"]. peterdavid.net. June 16, 2007. Indicated in the answer to a 3:27 post</ref>

David wrote a ''[[Jamie Madrox#MadroX|MadroX]]'' miniseries that year, whose success led to a relaunch of a monthly ''X-Factor'' volume 3 written by him.<ref>Manning "2000s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 330: "Writer Peter David returned to the team he popularized in the early 1990s, this time with writer Ryan Sook."</ref> This was a revamped version of the title starring both Madrox and other members of the former ''X-Factor'' title that David had written in the early 1990s, now working as investigators in a detective agency of that name. David's work on the title garnered praise from [[Ain't it Cool News]],<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40843#15|title= AICN Comics Reviews ''Doctor Who''! ''GI Joe''! ''100 Bullets''! ''Lovecraft''! & Much More!|date= April 22, 2009|publisher= Ain't it Cool News|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131205102035/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40843|archive-date= December 5, 2013|url-status= live}}</ref> and David stated that the opt in/opt out policy and greater planning with which Marvel now executes crossover storylines made his second stint on the title far easier.<ref name=BillMitchel/> His decision to explicitly establish male characters [[Shatterstar]] and [[Rictor]] as sharing a sexual attraction to one another (a confirmation of clues that had been established in ''X-Force'' years earlier in issues such as ''X-Force'' #25, 34, 43, 49, 56 and ''X-Force '99 Annual''), drew criticism from Shatterstar's co-creator, [[Rob Liefeld]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2009/07/liefeld-cant-wait-to-someday-undo-shatterstar-development/|last=Melrose|first=Kevin|title=Liefeld 'can't wait to someday undo' Shatterstar development|website=Comic Book Resources|date=July 3, 2009|access-date=July 15, 2009|archive-date=April 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427235506/http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2009/07/liefeld-cant-wait-to-someday-undo-shatterstar-development/|url-status=dead}}</ref> though Editor-in-Chief [[Joe Quesada]] supported David's story.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22007 |author1= Joe Quesada | author2 = Kiel Phegley |title=CUP O' JOE: Thor, X-Factor, Punisher MAX|website=Comic Book Resources|date=July 14, 2009}}</ref> David eventually won a 2011 [[GLAAD Media Award]] for Outstanding Comic Book for his work on the title.<ref name=GLAADwlbt>[http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=14285339 "Ricky Martin, '30 Rock' among GLAAD media winners"]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. [[WLBT]]. March 20, 2011</ref><ref name=GLAAD.org>[http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/22/nominees 2011 GLAAD Media Awards Nominees]. [[GLAAD]]. accessed January 20, 2011.</ref><ref name=GLAADcomicmix>[[Hauman, Glenn]]. [http://l.wbx.me/l/?p=1&instId=31475212-8b66-4de5-93cd-d30be501a8e2&token=d627f4406e6f517e9290197bc63d3aac99faccaa0000012ed33f9d17&u=http://www.comicmix.com/news/2011/03/21/peter-david-wins-glaad-award-for-x-factor/ "Peter David Wins GLAAD Award for ‘X-Factor’"]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, ComicMix, March 21, 2011</ref>

On February 11, 2006, David announced at the [[WonderCon]] convention in California in that he had signed an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics. ''Fallen Angel'', ''Soulsearchers and Company'' and David's ''Spike'' miniseries were "grandfathered" into the contract, so as to not be affected by it.<ref>David, Peter. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003774.html "A Marvelous Bit of News"]. peterdavid.net. February 11, 2006</ref> The first new project undertaken by David after entering into the contract, which he announced on April 5, 2006, was writing the dialogue for ''[[The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born]]'', the comic book spin-off of [[Stephen King]]'s ''[[The Dark Tower (series)|The Dark Tower]]'' novels, which was to be illustrated by [[Jae Lee]],<ref>David, Peter. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003903.html "KING DAVID"]. peterdavid.net. April 5, 2006</ref> as well as scripting the [[The Dark Tower (comics)|subsequent ''Dark Tower'' comics]].

David took over Marvel's ''She-Hulk'' after writer [[Dan Slott]]'s departure, beginning with issue #22.<ref>Richard, Dave; [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=10524 HeroesCon: Peter David Talks "She-Hulk"]. Comic Book Resources. June 16, 2007</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=116900|title=Heroes Con/WW Philly '07: Peter David Takes Over ''She-Hulk''|first= Matt|last=Brady|date=June 16, 2007|work= Newsarama|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070618223956/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=116900|archive-date= June 18, 2007|url-status= dead}}</ref> His run, which won praise,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34631#2| title = Ain't It Cool News; Wednesday, October 31, 2007}}</ref> ended with issue #38, when the series was canceled.<ref name=SheHulkCancel>{{Cite web|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2008/11/18/yeah-she-hulks-canceled/|author=Peter David|title=Yeah, She-Hulk's canceled|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 18, 2008}}</ref> He wrote a 2008–09 ''Sir Apropos of Nothing'' miniseries, based on the character from his novels, which was published by IDW Publishing.<ref>Phegley, Kiel. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=17471 "CCI: Peter David On 'Sir Apropos' Comics"], comicbookresources.com, July 28, 2008.</ref>

David's other 2000s comics based on licensed or adapted properties include ''Halo: Helljumper'', a 2009 miniseries based on the ''[[Halo (series)|Halo]]'' video game, a 2009 ''[[Ben 10: Alien Force]]'' [[manga]] book published by Del Rey, ''Ben Folds Four'',<ref name=Bibliography/> a "[[The Little Mermaid|Little Mermaid]]" story in [[Jim Valentino]]'s ''Fractured Fables'' anthology that was praised by [[Ain't It Cool News]],<ref name=Mermaid/> an adaptation of the 1982 film ''[[Tron]]'' that was released to tie in with that film's [[Tron: Legacy|2010 sequel]],<ref name=TronFable>{{Cite web|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/08/18/two-projects-of-mine-i-can-mention-now/|author=Peter David|title=Two Projects of Mine I can Mention Now|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=August 18, 2010 |access-date=August 18, 2010}}</ref> and a ''[[John Carter of Mars]]'' prequel to the [[John Carter (film)|2012 feature film]].<ref name=JohnCarter/> In 2010, he co-wrote ''The Spider-Man Vault: A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles Spun from Marvel's Web'' with [[Robert Greenberger]].<ref>{{cite book|last1 = David|first1 = Peter|last2 = Greenberger|first2 = Robert|author2-link = Robert Greenberger|title = The Spider-Man Vault: A Museum-in-a-Book with Rare Collectibles Spun from Marvel's Web|publisher = [[Running Press]]|year = 2010|pages = [https://archive.org/details/sinatrahollywood0000knig/page/192 192]|isbn = 978-0762437726|url = https://archive.org/details/sinatrahollywood0000knig/page/192}}</ref> David wrote the script for ''Avengers: Season One'', an [[original graphic novel]] published to promote the DVD release of ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]''.<ref>David, Peter (August 26, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/08/26/ha-ha-i-have-a-scoop-on-bleeding-cool "Ha Ha. I have a scoop on 'Bleeding Cool'"]. peterdavid.net.</ref>

====2010s====
On November 24, 2011, David was one of the balloon handlers who pulled the Spider-Man balloon during the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]].<ref>Hauman, Glenn. [http://www.comicmix.com/news/2011/11/24/peter-david-spider-man-and-the-macys-thanksgiving-parade/ "Peter David, Spider-Man, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade"]. ComicMix. November 24, 2011</ref><ref>[[Frankenhoff, Brent]]. [http://cbgxtra.com/comics-news-and-notes/todays-comics-guide-november-24-2011 "Today’s Comics Guide: November 24, 2011"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017200217/http://www.cbgxtra.com/comics-news-and-notes/todays-comics-guide-november-24-2011 |date=October 17, 2015 }}. [[CBGXtra]]. November 24, 2011</ref>

[[File:Peter David by Gage Skidmore.jpg|left|thumb|upright|David at the 2017 [[Phoenix Comicon]]]]
In October 2013, ''X-Factor'' ended its run with issue #262, concluding the X-Factor Investigations incarnation of the series. The book was then relaunched as ''[[All-New X-Factor]]'', a new series with artist [[Carmine Di Giandomenico]], as a part of the [[All-New Marvel NOW!]] initiative announced at the 2013 [[New York Comic Con]]. The opening storyline, which continues events from issue #260 of the previous series, establishes the new corporate-sponsored version of the team, and includes [[Polaris (Marvel Comics)|Polaris]], [[Quicksilver (comics)|Quicksilver]], and [[Gambit (Marvel Comics)|Gambit]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48406|title= NYCC Exclusive: David Resurrects the Team in ''All-New X-Factor''|first=Steve|last=Sunu|date=October 11, 2013|website=Comic Book Resources|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015104825/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48406|archive-date= October 15, 2013|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48909|title=''All-New X-Factor'' Images Reveal New Team Member|first=Steve|last=Sunu|date=November 4, 2013|website=Comic Book Resources|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107041348/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48909|archive-date= November 7, 2013|url-status=live}} Archive requires scrolldown</ref>

In July 2014, David returned to Spider-Man 2099, writing the second volume of ''Spider-Man 2099'' with artist [[Will Sliney]].<ref>Arrant, Chris (March 27, 2014). [http://www.newsarama.com/20689-spider-man-2099-swings-again-in-new-ongoing-series-with-peter-david.html "SPIDER-MAN 2099 Swings Again In New Ongoing Series with Peter David"]. [[Newsarama]].</ref> With this series, David was again writing two series, ''X-Factor'' and ''Spider-Man 2099'', after having previously done so decades prior, a coincidence that prompted him to joke at the June 2014 Special Edition NYC convention, "I don't know whether to be proud of that or if I'm in a rut!"<ref>Siegel, Lucas (June 14, 2014). [http://www.newsarama.com/21348-nycc-se-2014-marvel-next-big-thing-panel-live.html "NYCC SE 2014: MARVEL: Next Big Thing Panel – FANTASTIC FOUR 2015 News, Much More"]. [[Newsarama]]. accessed August 28, 2017.</ref>

In 2014, David wrote a six-part story-arc for ''[[The Phantom]]'' for publishing company [[Hermes Press]], a story that David, reportedly had wanted to write for many years.<ref>Johnston, Rich (May 23, 2014). [https://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/05/23/peter-david-and-sal-velluto-bring-back-the-phantom "Peter David And Sal Velluto Bring Back The Phantom"], BleedingCool.com, May 23, 2014.</ref>

In 2015, Simon and Schuster published [[Stan Lee]]'s autobiographical graphic novel, ''Amazing Fantastic Incredible'', which David co-wrote, and which became a [[New York Times bestseller|''New York Times'' bestseller]] in its first week of release.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2015-11-22/hardcover-graphic-books/list.html "Best Sellers: Hardcover Graphic Books"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 22, 2015.</ref>

In April 2017, following the conclusion of the Spider-Man storyline "[[Dead No More: The Clone Conspiracy]]", which saw the return of [[Ben Reilly]], Marvel premiered the monthly series ''[[Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider]]'', with David as writer.<ref>Schedeen, Jesse (April 24, 2017). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/26/ben-reilly-the-scarlet-spider-1-review "Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1 Review"]. [[IGN]].</ref> David explained to [[Syfy Wire]] that when Marvel offered him the job, he was initially ambivalent, as Ben Reilly had never been his favorite incarnation of Spider-Man, and given Reilly's recent emergence as the villainous [[Jackal (Marvel Comics character)|Jackal]]. However, David gave further consideration to the fact that a book whose main character had a skewed, villainous worldview was not something Marvel had historically done much of, and decided that the premise presented itself with opportunities that intrigued him enough to accept the job.<ref>Pinchefsky, Carol (May 24, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERNg9pB9Yp0&list=WL&index=7 "Peter David on Marvel Comics' Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider"]. [[Syfy Wire]]/[[YouTube]]; retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His other Spider-Man work during this decade included a 2019 five-issue miniseries ''[[Symbiote Spider-Man]]'', which holds a 7.5 out of 10 rating at the review aggregator Comic Book Roundup,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/symbiote-spider-man|title=Symbiote Spider-Man|publisher=Comic Book Roundup|access-date=November 8, 2020}}</ref> and the 2020 follow-up miniseries ''Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality'', which holds a 7.6 rating at Comic Book Roundup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/symbiote-spider-man-alien-reality|title=Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality|publisher=Comic Book Roundup|access-date=November 8, 2020}}</ref>

===Novels===
David's career as a novelist developed concurrently with his comic-book writing career. David had been working at a publisher that went out of business, and a former coworker from that publisher became his agent, through whom he sold his first novel, ''[[Knight Life]]'', to [[Ace Books]].<ref name=Q&A2/> Although the sale was made before he wrote any comic books, the novel was not published until eighteen months later, in 1987.<ref name=Trades/> The novel depicts the reappearance of [[King Arthur]] in modern-day New York City. Another early novel of his, ''Howling Mad'', is about a wolf that turns into a human after being bitten by a [[werewolf]]. Ace Books hired David to write the ''[[Photon (TV show)|Photon]]'' and ''[[Psi-Man]]'' novels, though they published them under the "house name" David Peters, over David's objections.<ref>David, Peter. "Informing the Misinformed"; "But I Digress..."; ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1477; March 8, 2002</ref> David updated ''Knight Life'' years later when [[Penguin Putnam]] brought it back into print in 2003, and made it a trilogy with the sequels ''One Knight Only'' and ''Fall of Knight'', which were published in 2004 and 2007, respectively.<ref name=BIDCollection101/> Penguin rereleased ''Howling Mad'' and the ''Psi-Man books'' under David's actual name.

David first began writing ''Star Trek'' novels at the request of [[Pocket Books]] editor Dave Stern, who was a fan of David's ''Star Trek'' comic book work.<ref name=BIDCollection101/><ref>{{cite web|date=August 5, 2008 |last1=Brownfield |first1=Troy|author1-link=|title=Peter David: The Novel's the Thing |website=[[Newsarama]]|url-status=dead |url=http://www.newsarama.com/film/080805-PADNovels.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511184133/http://www.newsarama.com/film/080805-PADNovels.html|archive-date=May 11, 2011 }}</ref> His ''Star Trek'' novels are among those for which he is best known, including ''[[Q-in-Law]]''; ''[[I, Q]]''; ''[[Vendetta (Star Trek)|Vendetta]]''; ''[[Q-Squared]]''. His most popular novel was 1993's ''[[Imzadi]]'', which told the backstory first romance of the characters [[William Riker]] and [[Deanna Troi]]. He created the ongoing novel series, ''[[Star Trek: New Frontier]],'' a spin-off from ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]],'' with [[John J. Ordover]] in 1997. David wrote 21 books that series, a number of which were [[New York Times best seller]]s. That line ended in September 2015<ref name=NYTimesObit>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/arts/peter-david-dead.html|author=[[Edwards, Gavin]]|newspaer=[[The New York Times]]|title=Peter David, Comic Book Writer Who Repopularized the Hulk, Dies at 68|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=May 31, 2025|access-date=June 1, 2025|archive-date=|archive-url=https://archive.ph/ilpva}}</ref> with the publication of the third part of the digital novel, ''The Returned''. David's other science fiction tie-in novels include writing five ''[[Babylon 5]]'' novels, three of which were originals, and two of which were adaptations of the TV movies ''[[Babylon 5: Thirdspace|Thirdspace]]'' and ''[[Babylon 5: In the Beginning|In the Beginning]]''. 

His other novel adaptations include those of the films ''[[The Return of Swamp Thing]]'', ''[[The Rocketeer (film)|The Rocketeer]]'', ''[[Batman Forever]]'', ''[[Spider-Man (2002 film)|Spider-Man]]'', ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'', ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'', ''[[Hulk (film)|Hulk]]'', ''[[The Incredible Hulk (film)|The Incredible Hulk]]'', ''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', and ''[[Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]''. He wrote an original Hulk novel, ''The Incredible Hulk: What Savage Beast'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Lyons |first=Dean |date=November 15, 2015|url=https://www.screengeek.net/2015/11/15/if-no-solo-film-for-the-incredible-hulk-when-can-we-see-his-buddies/|title=If No Solo Film For The Incredible Hulk – When Can We See His Buddies?|publisher=ScreenGeek.net|access-date=May 4, 2018|archive-date=May 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505021613/https://www.screengeek.net/2015/11/15/if-no-solo-film-for-the-incredible-hulk-when-can-we-see-his-buddies/}}</ref> and an adaptation of an unused ''[[Alien Nation (TV series)|Alien Nation]]'' television script, "Body and Soul".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goodreads.com |title=Body and Soul (Alien Nation #3) |url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/766308.Body_and_Soul?from_search=true&qid=QJW28irbch&rank=1 |website=Goodreads.com |access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref>

David's 2009 novel ''Tigerheart'' is a re-imagining of [[Peter Pan]] with a mix of new and old characters, told as a Victorian bedtime story, much like the classic tale. It was praised by [[Ain't It Cool News]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39684#4|title= AICN Comics Reviews: Peter David's ''Tigerheart''! Kevin Smith's ''Batman''! Ed Brubaker's ''Incognito''! & Much More!!!|publisher=Ain't it Cool News|date=January 7, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120918055803/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39684|archive-date= September 18, 2012|url-status= live}}</ref> and honored by the ''[[School Library Journal]]'' as one of 2008's Best Adult Books for High School Students.<ref>[http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/ca6617202.html Francisca Goldsmith. "SLJ Presents the Best Adult Books for High School Students 2008"], ''[[School Library Journal]]''; January 1, 2008</ref> His ''Sir Apropos of Nothing'' fantasy trilogy, ''Sir Apropos of Nothing'', ''The Woad to Wuin'' and ''Tong Lashing'', features characters and settings completely of David's own creation, as does his 2007 fantasy novel, ''Darkness of the Light'', which is the first in a new trilogy of novels titled ''The Hidden Earth''. The second installment, ''The Highness of the Low'', was scheduled to be published in September 2009,<ref name=Bibliography/> but David related on his blog that it was delayed until the winter of 2012.<ref name=Q&A7/>

David's 2010 novel work includes ''[[Year of the Black Rainbow]]'', a novel cowritten with musician [[Claudio Sanchez]] of the band [[Coheed and Cambria]], that was released with the band's album of the same name,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.coheedandcambria.com/us/news/year-black-rainbow |title=Coheed and Cambria: The Year of the Black Rainbow Announcement |access-date=December 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215181346/http://www.coheedandcambria.com/us/news/year-black-rainbow |archive-date=December 15, 2009  }}</ref> and a ''[[Fable (video game series)|Fable]]'' original novel ''[[Fable: The Balverine Order|The Balverine Order]]'', set between the events of ''[[Fable II]]'' and ''[[Fable III]]''.<ref name=TronFable/> In April 2011, David announced that, in addition to another ''Fable'' novel, he and a number of other writers, including [[Glenn Hauman]], [[Michael Jan Friedman|Mike Friedman]] and [[Bob Greenberger]], were assembling an electronic publishing endeavor called Crazy Eight Press to publish e-books directly to fans, the first of which would be David's Arthurian story, ''The Camelot Papers''. David explained that the second book in his "Hidden Earth" trilogy would be published through Crazy Eight.<ref name=BlindMansBluff/><ref>David, Peter (August 2011). "Facing the Future". "But I Digress". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1680. p. 58</ref> In September 2013, David acknowledged that books published through Crazy Eight were not as lucrative for him as those for publishers that pay him advances, and announced that his then-impending novel, ''ARTFUL: Being the Heretofore Secret History of that Unique Individual, The Artful Dodger, Hunter of Vampyres (Amongst Other Things.)'', would be published by [[Amazon.com]].<ref>David, Peter (September 11, 2013) [http://www.crazy8press.com/2013/09/11/my-next-novel-is-for-amazon-books/ "My Next Novel is for Amazon Books"]. Crazy 8 Press.</ref>

===Writing habits and approach===
[[File:9.13.09McCannSlottVanLenteDavidByLuigiNovi3.jpg|thumb|David (at far right) on a panel on comic book writing at the 2009 [[Brooklyn Book Festival]]. Beside him (left to right) are [[Jim McCann (writer)|Jim McCann]], [[Dan Slott]] and [[Fred Van Lente]].]]
David stated that he tried to block out different days and different times to work on different projects.<ref name=Q&A1/> He usually worked in the morning, for example, on novels, and did comics-related work in the afternoon.<ref name=Q&A7/> Having previously used [[Smith Corona]] typewriters, he wrote on a [[Sony Vaio]] desktop computer, using [[Microsoft Word]] for his comics and novel work, and [[Final Draft (software)|Final Draft]] for his screenplays.<ref name=Q&A5/> When writing novels, he sometimes outlined the story, and sometimes improvised as he was writing.<ref name=Q&A6/> Following his stroke in December 2012, David began using [[DragonDictate]] to write.<ref name=StarTrek.com/><ref>David, Kathleen (January 15, 2013). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2013/01/15/your-semi-daily-peter-david-report-for-jan-15-2012/ "Your Semi Daily Peter David Report for Jan 15 2012"]. peterdavid.net.</ref> [[Todd McFarlane]]'s original art for the cover of ''The Incredible Hulk'' #340, featuring [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]],<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=topxx&id=5&pg=14 "#14. Wolverine vs. the Hulk"]. "Top 25 Comic Battles". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 12, 2013.</ref> which McFarlane gave to David as a gift, hung in David's office.<ref>David, Peter (November 2, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/11/02/hulked-out/ "Hulked Out"]. peterdavid.net. Originally published in ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1272 (April 3, 1998).</ref>

David previously wrote his comic book scripts using the [[Marvel Method]],<ref>David, Peter (May 18, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/05/18/things-that-drive-peter-nuts-1997-edition/ "Things that drive Peter nuts, 1997 edition"]. peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' #1223 (April 25, 1997).</ref> but due to his tendency to overplot, as during his collaboration with McFarlane on ''The Incredible Hulk'', he switched to the [[full script]] method,<ref>David, Peter (March 28, 2011). [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/03/28/the-most-awards-1995/comment-page-1/#comment-329710 "The Most Awards 1995"]. peterdavid.net. 3:23pm post, Retrieved March 28, 2011, Quote: "I sometimes did over plot in those days. It's one of the reasons I switched to full script; so it would be self-controlling in terms of how much story I put in there."</ref> which he continued to use {{as of|2003|lc=y}}.<ref name=Q&A2/> He stated that he preferred to plot his comics stories in six-month arcs.<ref name=CaptPhil/> He stated that when he worked on a particular title, he always did so with a particular person or group of people in mind to which he dedicated it, explaining that he had written ''[[Supergirl (comic book)|Supergirl]]'' for his daughters, ''[[Young Justice]]'' for a son he might one day have had and ''The Incredible Hulk'' for his first wife, Myra, who first urged him to accept the job of writing that book. David further explained that the events of his own life were sometimes reflected in his work, as when, for example, following the breakup of his first marriage, the direction of ''The Incredible Hulk'' faltered, with the Hulk wandering the world aimlessly, hopelessly looking to be loved.<ref name=CBG1272>"But I Digress..."; ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1272; April 3, 1998; Page 82</ref>

David stated that his favorite female character of his own creation was Lee, the protagonist of ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]]'', which he said is derived from the positive female fan reaction to that character.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071015224159/http://girl-wonder.org/4colorheroines/?p=10 Interviews from Dragon*Con: Attack of the Whale She-Rambos], Four Color Heroines, September 20, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-26.</ref> Characters that David did not write but which he expressed an interest in writing for the comics medium included [[Batman]], [[Tarzan]], [[Doc Savage]], the [[Dragonriders of Pern]], the [[John Steed|Steed]]/[[Emma Peel|Peel]] [[The Avengers (TV series)|Avengers]], and [[Dracula]]. He specifically mentioned interest in writing a ''Tarzan vs. the Phantom'' story.<ref name=Q&A2/><ref name=Q&A1>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/000943.html |title= ANY QUESTIONS?|publisher=Peterdavid.net|date=August 26, 2003 |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>

===Other published work===
* Before David became a professional writer, he wrote [[fan fiction]], examples of which include ''The TARDIS at Pooh Corner''.<ref>David, Peter (May 13, 2002). [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001443.html "The TARDIS at Pooh Corner – Introduction and Chapter 1"]. peterdavid.net.</ref>
* David began writing his weekly opinion column, "But I Digress...", in ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'', since July 27, 1990, agreeing to do the column on the suggestion of an anonymous fan to ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' editors Don and Maggie Thompson,<ref name=CBG1594>"Was it worth it?" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1594; June 4, 2004</ref> David credited the existence of the column to [[Harlan Ellison]], whom he attempted to emulate with the column, and who wrote the introduction to the 1994 ''But I Digress'' collection.<ref name=EllisonBID/><ref name=Bibliography>{{Cite web |url=http://padwp.malibulist.com/index.php/bibliography/ |title=Peter David bibliography at peterdavid.net |publisher=Padwp.malibulist.com |access-date=September 10, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714024238/http://padwp.malibulist.com/index.php/bibliography/ |archive-date=July 14, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> David donated his earnings from the column to the [[Comic Book Legal Defense Fund]].<ref name=BIDCollection101/> David continued the column following ''CBG''{{'}}s switch to a monthly magazine format in 2004, until the magazine ceased publication in March 2013.<ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress" ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1595 (June 2004)</ref> A second collection, ''More Digressions'', was published by Mad Norwegian Press in June 2009.<ref name=Bibliography/>
* David assisted Star Trek actor [[James Doohan]] with Doohan's 1996 autobiography, ''Beam Me Up, Scotty''.
* An interview with David appeared in the first volume of ''[[Writers on Comic Scriptwriting]]'' in 2002.
* David's instructional book, ''Writing for Comics with Peter David'', was published by Impact Books in June 2006.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=sB9aiZhslB4C&q= "Writing for Comics with Peter David"]. [[Google Books]]. Retrieved March 11, 2014.</ref><ref>Duran, Aaron (August 23, 2006). [http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/12/12409.phtml "Review of Writing for Comics with Peter David"]. [[RPGnet]].</ref> A second edition, ''Writing for Comics and Graphic Novels with Peter David'', was published in August 2009.<ref name=Bibliography/>
* David's short story, "Colors Seen by Candlelight", appeared in ''[[Tales of Zorro]]'', the first collection of original [[Zorro]] short fiction ever authorized by [[Zorro Productions, Inc.]] The anthology, edited by [[Richard Dean Starr]], was published by [[Moonstone Books]] in 2008.
* In 2009 David organized a satirical [[round-robin story]] called "Potato Noon", organized by David and hosted on his website.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hauman|first=Glenn|title=Peter David shepherding 'Twilight' parody to highlight Stephenie Meyer's copyright|publisher=Comic Mix|date=April 22, 2009|url=http://primetimegeek.com/ptg-exclusive-interview-with-peter-david-writer-of-stuff|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090527042920/http://primetimegeek.com/ptg-exclusive-interview-with-peter-david-writer-of-stuff|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 27, 2009|access-date=May 8, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=PTG Exclusive: Interview with Peter David, 'Writer of Stuff'|publisher = PrimeTimeGeek.com |date=May 24, 2009|url= http://primetimegeek.com/ptg-exclusive-interview-with-peter-david-writer-of-stuffyers-copyright/|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090527042920/http://primetimegeek.com/ptg-exclusive-interview-with-peter-david-writer-of-stuff|archive-date=May 27, 2009 |url-status= dead| access-date = May 24, 2009}}</ref> which was inspired by the announcement of ''Russet Noon'', an unauthorized fan fiction novel based on [[Stephenie Meyer]]'s [[Twilight (novel series)|''Twilight'']] series.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Peter David and friends peel, deep-fry Bad Fan Fic with Potato Moon|publisher = Suvudu.com|date = May 18, 2009|url = http://www.suvudu.com/2009/05/peter-david-and-friends-peel-deep-fry-bad-fan-fic-with-potato-moon.html|access-date = May 24, 2009|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090531062352/http://www.suvudu.com/2009/05/peter-david-and-friends-peel-deep-fry-bad-fan-fic-with-potato-moon.html|archive-date = May 31, 2009|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| last = David|first=Peter|title = Potato Moon: Lo, there shall be a covering|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/04/22/potato-moon-lo-there-shall-be-a-covering/|access-date=May 8, 2009}}</ref> Authors including Hugh Casey, [[Keith R.A. DeCandido]], and Kevin Killiany participated in the story, with characters such as [[Michael Dukakis]], [[Dan Quayle]], and [[Ernest Hemingway]] appearing alongside satirical versions of Meyer's characters. David conceived the satire as a not-for-profit venture, and while he had no plans to publish the completed "Potato Moon", he allowed for the possibility of a future charity release to benefit the [[Comic Book Legal Defense Fund]].<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | title='Potato Moon' Rising| url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/04/20/potato-moon-rising/ |publisher= peterdavid.net |date= April 20, 2009}}</ref>
* In 2022, David curated an anthology titled ''The Fans are Buried Tales'', which, in his own words, combined [[Geoffrey Chaucer|Chaucer's]] ''[[Canterbury Tales]]'' with an event at a Farpoint convention in which everyone was snowed in "and created the concept of a large, general SF convention in which the attendees are snowed in and wind up exchanging stories of their characters/genres in the hotel bar." When he discovered that organizers of the 2022 Farpoint convention would not be requiring attendees to show proof of vaccination or negative test results, he resorted to using a [[Kickstarter]] to pay those involved. Many of the stories were from fellow Crazy 8 authors, while others were submitted by other professional writers and even fans.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/peter-david-kickstarts-mash-up-of-a-comic-cons-the-canterbury-tales/ | title=Peter David Kickstarts Mash up of a Comic Cons & the Canterbury Tales | date=February 19, 2022 |last=Johnston |first=Rich |author-link=Rich Johnston |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219172417/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/peter-david-kickstarts-mash-up-of-a-comic-cons-the-canterbury-tales/ |archive-date=February 19, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theworkprint.com/peter-david-and-the-fans-are-buried-tales-kickstarter/123 | title=Peter David and "The Fans Are Buried Tales" Kickstarter | date=February 24, 2022 |last=Angeles |first=Christian |website=The Workprint |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224211002/https://www.theworkprint.com/peter-david-and-the-fans-are-buried-tales-kickstarter/123 |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Other media===
[[File:11.30.10WarrenSpectorPeterDavidByLuigiNovi.jpg|thumb|left|David with [[Warren Spector]] at the November 30, 2010, Times Square [[Disney Store]] launch party for ''[[Epic Mickey]]'', which Spector designed, and for which David wrote two tie-in products]]
David wrote for several television series and video games. He wrote two scripts for ''[[Babylon 5]]'' (the second-season episodes "[[Soul Mates (Babylon 5)|Soul Mates]]" and "[[There All the Honor Lies]]"), and the episode "[[Ruling from the Tomb]]" for its sequel series, ''[[Crusade (TV series)|Crusade]]''. With actor/writer [[Bill Mumy]], he was co-creator of the television series ''[[Space Cases]]'', which ran for two seasons on [[Nickelodeon]], and which proved to be his most lucrative work.<ref name="I am in desperate trouble">David, Peter (March 31, 2017). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2017/03/31/i-am-in-desperate-trouble/ "I am in desperate trouble"]. PeterDavid.net.</ref> David himself appeared as Ben, the father of series regular Bova, in the second-season episode "Long Distance Calls".<ref>{{cite episode|title=Long Distance Calls|series=[[Space Cases]]|network=[[Nickelodeon]]|season=2|number=3|airdate=October 26, 1996}}</ref> David's oldest daughter, Shana, later appeared as Pezu, the emotionally disturbed sentient computer in the series finale "A Friend in Need".<ref>{{cite episode|title=A Friend in Need|series=Space Cases|network=Nickelodeon|season=2|number=13|airdate=January 27, 1997}}</ref> 

David wrote and co-produced several films for [[Full Moon Entertainment]] including ''[[Trancers 4]]'', ''[[Trancers 5]]'', ''[[Oblivion (1994 film)|Oblivion]]'', and ''[[Oblivion 2: Backlash]]''. He made [[cameo appearance]]s in some of the films as well and was briefly signed to their unrealized Silver Moon Comics line. 

David wrote an unproduced script for the fifth season of ''Babylon 5'' called "Gut Reactions", which he wrote with Bill Mumy.<ref>Tacker, Corey W. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/bibliography/lost-works/ "Partial bibliography of "lost" works"] peterdavid.net; November 17, 2009</ref>

David wrote "In Charm's Way", an episode of ''[[Ben 10: Alien Force]]''. The script was recorded in early 2009, and the episode premiered November 13, 2009.<ref name=Bibliography/><ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/01/30/stuff-ive-finished-lately-or-am-going-to-be-working-on/ "Stuff I've Finished Lately Or Am Going To Be Working On"]. peterdavid.net. January 30, 2009</ref> He later wrote three episodes of the spinoff ''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien]]'', the first of which, "Reflected Glory", premiered October 15, 2010.<ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/10/12/my-first-episode-of-ben-10-ultimate-alien/ "My First Episode of 'Ben 10: Ultimate Alien'"]. peterdavid.net. October 12, 2010</ref>

David wrote the script for the [[Xbox 360]] video game ''[[Shadow Complex]]'', which debuted in August 2009.<ref name="ShadowComplexKotaku">{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/shadow-complex-has-peter-david-written-all-over-it-5316540|title=Shadow Complex Has Peter David Written All Over It|last=McWhetor|first=Michael|language=en|date=July 16, 2009|access-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616005724/https://kotaku.com/shadow-complex-has-peter-david-written-all-over-it-5316540|archive-date=June 16, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/07/29/and-boy-are-my-arms-tired/#more-3191|title=...and boy, are my arms tired.|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=July 29, 2009}}</ref>

David wrote several episodes of the ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'' animated TV series, which premiered in 2010, and is based on the comic book series he wrote from 1998 to 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|last=David|first=Peter|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/07/25/san-diego-con-day-3/|title=San Diego Con, Day 3|publisher=Peterdavid.net|date=July 25, 2010 |access-date=July 25, 2010}}</ref> The first episode he wrote was "[[List of Young Justice episodes#ep18|Secrets]]".<ref name=Q&A7/> The same year, he wrote a graphic novel adaptation of the video game ''[[Epic Mickey]]'', and a prequel digicomic, ''Disney's Epic Mickey: Tales of Wasteland''.<ref>Tong, Sophia. [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6270901.html "Peter David penning Epic Mickey digicomic, graphic novel"], Gamespot, July 24, 2010</ref><ref>Gonzalez, Annette. [https://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/07/25/epic-mickey-comics-unveiled.aspx "Peter David To Pen Epic Mickey Graphic Novel, Digicomic"], Game Informer, July 25, 2010</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/11/30/note-the-lack-of-corner/comment-page-1/#comment-228067 | last = David | first = Peter | title= Note the Lack of Corner|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=November 30, 2010}}</ref>

In 2011 David wrote the video game ''[[Spider-Man: Edge of Time]]''.<ref>Kato, Matthew. [https://www.gameinformer.com/games/spider-man_edge_of_time/b/xbox360/archive/2011/03/31/save-peter-parker-in-spider-man-edge-of-time.aspx "Spider-Man: Edge of Time"]. ''[[Game Informer]]''. March 31, 2011</ref><ref>Johnston, Rich. [http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/03/31/peter-david-writes-new-spider-man-game-edge-of-time/ "Peter David Writes New Spider-Man Game, 'Edge Of Time'"]. ''[[Bleeding Cool]]''. March 31, 2011</ref><ref>Siegel, Lucas. [http://www.newsarama.com/games/Spider-Man-edge-of-time-game-110331.html "Activision Announces PAD-Written ''Spider-Man: Edge of Time''"]. Newsarama. March 31, 2011</ref>

At the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], [[Stan Lee]] announced his new YouTube channel, ''[[Stan Lee's World of Heroes]]'', which airs several programs created by Lee and other creators. One of them, ''Head Cases'', is a superhero sitcom created by David and his wife Kathleen and produced by David M. Uslan. The series centers on Thunderhead, a would-be hero whose inability to utilize his ability to produce loud thunderblasts without injury to himself leads him to become a source of comedic derision in the superhero community. The series, which explores events that occur in between the battles typically seen in comic books, was based on a concept originated by Uslan, and partly inspired by ''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]]''. David described ''Head Cases'' as a 75-minute film divided into 5-minute webisodes. The series featured guest appearances by other industry personalities, including [[Stan Lee]], who appears as himself, functioning in a similar manner to [[Norm Peterson]] from ''[[Cheers]]''.<ref>Greenberger, Robert (July 11, 2012). [http://www.comicmix.com/news/2012/07/11/enter-stan-lees-world-of-heroes/ "Enter Stan Lee’s World of Heroes"]. ComicMix.</ref><ref>[http://m.comicsbulletin.com/interviews/4829/peter-david-and-jace-hall-join-the-world-of-heroes/ "Peter David and Jace Hall Join the World of Heroes"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226051552/http://m.comicsbulletin.com/interviews/4829/peter-david-and-jace-hall-join-the-world-of-heroes/ |date=December 26, 2013 }}. [[Comics Bulletin]]. Retrieved December 16, 2012.</ref><ref>Van, Alan (July 12, 2012). [http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/07/stan-lees-world-of-heroes-youtube-channel-unveiled-at-sdcc-exclusive/ "SDCC: "Stan Lee’s World of Heroes" YouTube Channel"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312181820/http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/07/stan-lees-world-of-heroes-youtube-channel-unveiled-at-sdcc-exclusive/ |date=March 12, 2014 }}. NMR.</ref>

==Awards and nominations==

===Awards===
* 1992 [[Eisner Award]] for Best Writer/Artist or Writer/Artist Team (shared with [[Dale Keown]] for ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'')<ref name=Eisner92>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner92.php|title=1992 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees and Winners|publisher=Hahn Library's Comic Book Awards Almanac|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108062641/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner92.php|archive-date=November 8, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>
* 1993 ''[[Wizard magazine|Wizard]]'' Fan Award<ref name=Bails>{{cite web |first=J. |last=Bails |url=https://www.bailsprojects.com/bio.aspx?Name=DAVID%2c+PETER |title=Who's Who of American Comic Books}}</ref>
* 1993 [[UK Comic Art Award]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/comic-creator-peter-david-dead-68/ |title=1996 Haxtur Awards and nominees |publisher=Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250526030028/https://www.cbr.com/comic-creator-peter-david-dead-68/|archive-date= May 26, 2025|url-status= live|access-date=May 28, 2025}}</ref>
* 1994 Golden Duck Award for Young Adult Series (for ''Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'')<ref name=Bails/>
* 1995 Australian OZCon 1995 Award for Favorite International Writer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/books/news/peter-david-death-cause-hulk-b2757683.html |title=Legendary comic book writer Peter David dies after series of health issues at age 68! |work=The Independent}}</ref>
* 1996 [[Haxtur Award]] for Best Script (for ''Para que la oscuridad no nos alcance'' ["So That the Dark Does Not Reach Us"], in ''Hulk La caída del Panteón'' [''Hulk: The Fall of the Pantheon''])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/haxtur96.php |title=1996 Haxtur Awards and nominees |publisher=Hahn Library's Comic Book Awards Almanac|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131227070311/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/haxtur96.php|archive-date= December 27, 2013|url-status= live|access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>
* 2007 [[Julius Schwartz|Julie Award]] for achievements in multiple genres<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.iconsf.org/archive/icon31/guests/pdavid.php|title= Guest Profile for Peter David|publisher= Iconsf.org|year= 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140312000253/http://www.iconsf.org/archive/icon31/guests/pdavid.php|archive-date= March 12, 2014|url-status= dead|df= mdy-all}}</ref>
* 2011 [[GLAAD Media Award]] for Outstanding Comic Book (''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'' vol. 3)<ref name=GLAADwlbt/><ref name=GLAAD.org/><ref name=GLAADcomicmix/>
* 2011 International Association of Media Tie-In Writers Grandmaster Award (aka Faust Award)<ref>[[Greenberger, Robert]]. [http://l.wbx.me/l/?p=1&instId=31475212-8b66-4de5-93cd-d30be501a8e2&token=d93c364f8f21d171e0ecb54948e4d5c97e2d52ce000001314b862c4d&u=http://www.comicmix.com/news/2011/07/23/iamtw-scribe-awards-announced/ "IAMTW Scribe Awards Announced"]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ComicMix. July 23, 2011</ref>
*2016 [[Inkpot Award]] from [[Comic-Con International]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/21-san-diego-comic-con-panels-for-you-to-listen-to-and-the-eisners/ |title=21 San Diego Comic-Con Panels For You To Listen To… and The Eisners! |date=July 27, 2016 |publisher=Bleeding Cool|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200813122727/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/21-san-diego-comic-con-panels-for-you-to-listen-to-and-the-eisners/|archive-date= August 13, 2020|url-status= live|access-date=May 28, 2025}}</ref>

===Nominations===
* 1992 Haxtur Award for Best Script (for ''Crónicas de Atlantis'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/haxtur92.php |title=1992 Haxtur Awards and nominees |publisher=Hahnlibrary.net |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>
* 1992 [[Prometheus Award]] for (''[[The Rift (Star Trek)|Star Trek: The Rift]]'')<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/PrometheusNomList.html |title=Prometheus Nominees List at The Locus Index to SF Awards |publisher=Locusmag.com |access-date=September 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103042140/http://locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/PrometheusNomList.html |archive-date=January 3, 2010  }}</ref>
* 1992 [[Eisner Award]] for Best Continuing Series (shared with [[Dale Keown]] for ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'')<ref name=Eisner92/>
* 1994 Eisner Award for Best Writer (for ''The Incredible Hulk'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner94.php |title=1994 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees and Winners |publisher=Hahnlibrary.net |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>
* 1995 Haxtur Award for Best Long Story (shared with [[George Pérez]] for ''[[Sachs & Violens]]'')<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/haxtur95.php |title=1995 Haxtur Awards and nominees |publisher=Hahnlibrary.net |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>
* 1997 [[Cable Ace Award]] for Best Children's Series (shared with [[Bill Mumy]] for ''[[Space Cases]]'')<ref>{{Cite web|author=Christian Höhne Sparborth |url=http://www.trektoday.com/news/221104_02.shtml |title=Peter David To Script Roddenberry Film|publisher=Trektoday.com |date=November 21, 2004}}</ref><ref>[http://lsc.mit.edu/schedule/archives/design1999/terms/fall01/fiction/david.html "An Evening of Lively Argument"] [[MIT]]; October 6, 2001</ref>
* 1998 [[Harvey Award]] for Best Single Issue or Story (shared with [[Adam Kubert]] and [[Bobbie Chase]] for ''The Incredible Hulk'' #-1)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_1998nom.html |title=The 1998 Harvey Award nominees |publisher=Harveyawards.org |access-date=September 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091015005432/http://www.harveyawards.org/awards_1998nom.html |archive-date=October 15, 2009  }}</ref>
* 1999 Eisner Award for Best New Series (shared with [[Todd Nauck]] and Larry Stucker for ''[[Young Justice]]'')<ref name=Eisner99>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/eisner99.php |title=1999 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees Winners |publisher=Hahnlibrary.net |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref>
* 1999 Eisner Award for Best Title for a Younger Audience (for ''Young Justice'')<ref name=Eisner99/>

==Public image==
On more than one occasion, editorial problems or corporate pressure to modify or re-script his plotlines prompted David to leave books, particularly his decision to terminate his first run on Marvel's ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'', due to constantly having to constrain his plots to accommodate crossover events with other books.<ref name=Q&A3/><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1283; June 19, 1998; Page 70</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005313.html |title= "Q&A" April 14, 2007 |publisher=peterdavid.net |date=April 14, 2007 |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> He resigned from ''[[Spider-Man 2099]]'' to protest the firing of editor [[Joey Cavalieri]] and from ''[[Aquaman]]'' over other creative differences.<ref name=BillMitchel/><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1269; March 13, 1998; Page 78</ref> When David abruptly left his first stint on ''The Incredible Hulk'' due to editorial pressures,<ref name=CBG1272/> some of the plot points of the character that David established were [[retcon]]ned by later creative teams.<ref name=Q&A3/>

In his "But I Digress" column, which began appearing in the ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' on July 27, 1990, and in his blog, in operation from April 2002,<ref>David, Peter. "The Green Solution"; "But I Digress..."; ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' #1493; June 28, 2002; Page 114</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2002/04/ |title=April 2002 blog entries at Peter David's blog |publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=April 27, 2002 |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> David was outspoken in many of his views pertaining to the comic book industry and numerous other subjects. He criticized the low regard in which writers are held,<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "Why Writers Are Scum"; ''But I Digress...'' collection; Pages 85–88; Reprinted from the August 17, 1990 ''Comics Buyer's Guide''<br />
 "What do the writers get?" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1386; June 9, 2000; Page 66<br />
 "The double standard for writers" "But I Digress......." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1502; August 30, 2002</ref><ref name=GiveCredit>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/08/20/giving-credit-where-credit-is-due/ "Giving Credit Where Credit is Due, Part 1"] peterdavid.net; August 20, 2010; Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1033 (September 3, 1993)</ref> the practice of selling polybagged comics,<ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/10/04/the-most-awards/ "The Most Awards"] PeterDavid.net; October 4, 2010; Originally published in ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1051; January 7, 1994</ref><!--

--> so-called "poster covers" that showcase a character without indicating anything about the comic's content, the meaninglessness of killing off characters to be eventually revived, the poor commitment on the part of some to maintaining continuity in shared [[fictional universe]]s, and the emphasis on gearing monthly comics series toward eventual collection into [[trade paperback (comics)|trade paperback]]s. David opined that failure on the part of consumers to purchase the monthly individual issues in favor of waiting for the trade collections hurts the sales of the monthly and its chances of being collected at all.<ref name=Q&A2/><ref name=Q&A4/> A father of four daughters, David worked on a number of series that feature female leads, such as ''[[Supergirl (comic book)|Supergirl]]'', ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]]'' and ''[[She-Hulk]]'', and he lamented that the American comic book market was not very supportive of such books.<ref name=BillMitchel/><ref name=SheHulkCancel/> David spoke out about fans who were abusive or threatening to creators,<!--

--><ref>
 David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1252; November 14, 1997<br/>
 David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1253; November 21, 1997<br/>
 David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1267; February 27, 1998; Page 86<br/>
 David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1410; November 24, 2000; Page 58<br/>
 David, Peter. "Stories of fans" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1497; November 16, 2001<br/>
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/08/11/random-acts-of-rudeness/#more-3225 |title= Random Acts of Rudeness|publisher=PeterDavid.net |date=August 13, 2009}}
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/02/18/the-most-disturbing-fan-reaction-yet/
|title= The Latest Instance of FanFail|publisher=PeterDavid.net |date=February 18, 2010}}</ref><!--

--> and against [[copyright infringement]],<!--

--><ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/03/24/just-when-you-thought-people-couldnt-get-any-more-clueless-about-copyright-law/ |title=Just when you thought people couldn't get any more clueless about copyright law...|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=March 24, 2009}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/04/20/potato-moon-rising/ |title='POTATO MOON' Rising |publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=April 20, 2009}}<br/>
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/04/22/potato-moon-lo-there-shall-be-a-covering/ |title=Potato Moon: Lo, there shall be a covering|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=April 22, 2009}}</ref> particularly that which is committed through [[peer-to-peer file sharing]] and posting literary works in their entirety on the Internet without the permission of the copyright holder.<ref>David, Peter. "Excuses don't excuse theft". "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1428. March 30, 2001. Page 58<br />
 "You've gotta fight for your rights" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1475. February 22, 2002<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/02/28/scans-daily/ |title=Scans Daily|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=February 28, 2009}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/03/02/byrne-stealing/ |title= Byrne Stealing|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=March 2, 2009}}
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2012/01/17/where-i-stand-on-sopa/|title=Where I stand on SOPA|publisher=peterdavid.net |date=January 17, 2012}}</ref>

On many occasions, he offered criticisms of specific publishers, as when he criticized ''[[Wizard magazine|Wizard]]'' magazine for [[ageism]].<ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1292; August 21, 1998; Pages 66 & 64</ref><ref name=Miller>"Did ''[[Wizard magazine|Wizard]]'' deserve it?" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1438; June 8, 2001; Page 58</ref> He criticized companies for not sufficiently compensating the creators of their long-standing and lucrative characters, such as Marvel Comics for its treatment of [[Blade (character)|Blade]] creator [[Marv Wolfman]]<ref>David, Peter. "The business of '[[Blade (1998 film)|Blade]]'" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1297; September 25, 1998; Pages 54 & 52</ref> and [[Archie Comics]] for its treatment of ''[[Josie and the Pussycats (comics)|Josie and the Pussycats]]'' creator [[Dan DeCarlo]].<ref>David, Peter. "Dan DeCarlo: An Update" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' # 1390; July 7, 2000; Pages 58 & 56</ref><ref>David, Peter. "Slashing away at Slashback" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1427; March 23, 2001; Page 58</ref> He criticized publishers for various other business practices,<ref>David, Peter. ''But I Digress collection''; Section 3: Fun with Publishers; Pages 49–84</ref> including Marvel<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1361; May 5, 2000; Page 58.<br />
 "Marvel musings, Part  1" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1424; March 2, 2001; Pages 58 & 56<br />
 "Silence can be golden" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1425; March 9, 2001; Page 58<br />
 "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1426; March 16, 2001; Pages 58 & 56<br />
 "Marvel and the Neener Factor" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1437; June 1, 2001; Page 58</ref><!--

--> and [[Image Comics]].<ref>David, Peter. ''But I Digress collection''. Section 3: Fun with Publishers. Part 3. Pages 64–70</ref> He defended said companies from criticism he feels is unfounded, as when he defended Marvel from a February 17, 1992, ''[[Barron's Magazine|Barron's]]'' magazine article.<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2005/07/27/barrons-fruit/#more-863 |title=Barron's Fruit|format=Reprinted from the "But I Digress..." from the March 20, 1992 ''Comics Buyer's Guide''|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=July 27, 2005}}</ref> He criticized [[Deletionism and inclusionism in Wikipedia|deletionists]] on Wikipedia on more than one occasion.<ref name="Wiki">{{Cite journal| title = Wiki wha?| first = Peter| last = David|date=March 2010| journal = [[Comics Buyer's Guide]]| issue = 1662| pages = 82| publisher = [[F+W Media]]| issn = 0745-4570}}</ref><ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/04/23/the-wikipedia-deletionists-round-2/ "The Wikipedia Deletionists, Round 2"]. peterdavid.net. April 23, 2010</ref>

On occasion, he disagreed publicly with specific industry personalities such as [[Frank Miller]] and [[Jim Shooter]].<ref name="Miller" /><ref>David, Peter. "Shooter in the foot"; ''But I Digress'' collection; Pages 61–64; Reprinted from the June 18, 1993 ''Comics Buyer's Guide''</ref> Particularly publicized were his disagreements with ''[[Spawn (comics)|Spawn]]'' creator [[Todd McFarlane]] in 1992 and 1993, in the wake of the formation of Image Comics, the company McFarlane co-founded. This came to a head during a public debate they participated in at [[Philadelphia]]'s Comicfest convention in October 1993, which was moderated by artist [[George Pérez]]. McFarlane claimed that Image was not being treated fairly by the media, and by David in particular. The three judges, Maggie Thompson, editor of the ''Comics Buyer's Guide'', William Christensen of ''Wizard Press'', and John Danovich of the magazine ''[[Hero Illustrated]]'', voted 2–1 in favor of David, with Danovich voting the debate a tie.<ref name="DavidMcFarlaneDebate">{{cite news |last1=St. Lawrence |first1=Gary |title=The Peter David-Todd McFarlane Debate: Topic: Has Image Comics/Todd McFarlane been treated fairly by the media? |url=http://padwp.malibulist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/greatdebate.pdf |access-date=May 5, 2019 |work=[[Comics Buyer's Guide]] |issue=1044 |date=November 19, 1993 |pages=92, 98, 102, 108, 113, 116}}</ref> David later criticized McFarlane for other business practices,<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1394. August 4, 2000. Page 58<br />
 "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1395. August 11, 2000. Page 58<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2004/12/19/todd-declares-bankruptcy/ |title=Todd declares bankruptcy|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=December 19, 2004}}</ref><!--

--> and engaged in public disagreements with ''[[The Comics Journal]]'' editor [[Gary Groth]],<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "Snob Appeal". ''Comics Buyer's Guide''. "But I Digress..." January 24, 1992. Reprinted with explanatory historical note regarding the parody's reference to Groth in the 1994 ''But I Digress'' collection.<br />
David, Peter. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001226.html "The Last Word"], peterdavid.net, December 20, 2002<br/>
David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/11/05/what-peter-wrote-about-what-he-didnt-write/ "What Peter wrote about what he didn’t write"]. peterdavid.net. November 5, 2010. Originally published in ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1060 (March 11, 1994)</ref><!--

--> [[Erik Larsen]],<!--

--><ref>{{cite comic|writer=[[Larsen, Erik]]|artist=Larsen, Erik|story=Fin Addicts|title=[[The Savage Dragon]]|issue=20|date=July 1995|publisher=[[Image Comics]]|pages=29–33}}</ref><ref>{{cite comic|writer=Larsen, Erik|artist=Larsen, Erik|story=Fin Addicts|title=The Savage Dragon|issue=22|date=September 1995|publisher=Image Comics|pages=27–29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003396.html |title=Erik, you ignorant slut|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=September 30, 2005}}<br />
David, Peter (January 16, 2009). [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/01/16/i-understand-how-erik-larsen-feels/ "I Understand How Erik Larsen Feels"]. peterdavid.net.</ref><!--

--> [[Rob Liefeld]],<ref name=GiveCredit/> Marvel Editor-In-Chief [[Joe Quesada]],<!--

--><ref>David, Peter (March 29, 2002). "An open letter to [[Bill Jemas]] and Joe Quesada" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1480.<br />
Brent Frankenhoff (April 12, 2002). "Scuttling Peter David's proposal". ''Comics Buyer's Guide''. #1482. p. 12–13<br/>
[[Joe Quesada]] (April 12, 2002). "The complete open letter". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1482. p. 16<br />
David, Peter (April 12, 2002). "Peter David's response". "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1482. p. 17<br />
David, Peter (December 23, 2002). [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001223.html "You Can Stop Telling Me"]. peterdavid.net.</ref><!--

--> writer/director [[Kevin Smith]],<ref>[[Rich Johnston|Johnston, Rich]]. [http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/rage/97590426713192.htm Pulping, Paying and Poucing&nbsp;– Update; "Battle of the Bulges"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060910075301/http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/rage/97590426713192.htm |date=September 10, 2006 }}. silverbulletcomicbooks.com</ref> DC Comics Vice President and Executive Editor [[Dan DiDio]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Peter |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004625.html |title=On Young Justice|publisher=Ppeterdavid.net|date=July 22, 2006}}</ref> and [[John Byrne (comics)|John Byrne]].<!--

--><ref>{{Cite web|last=Marnell|first=Blair|url=http://www.comicsbulletin.com/rage/109562404535125.htm|title='Byrning Bridges'; 'Byrne Victims'|publisher=[[Comics Bulletin]]|date=October 26, 2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208160659/http://www.comicsbulletin.com/rage/109562404535125.htm|archive-date=February 8, 2009}}<br />
{{Cite web|last=David|first=Peter|url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/002141.html|title=Just for laughs|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=October 26, 2004}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url = http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004062.html | title = The Comedy Stylings of John Byrne | publisher = peterdavid.net | date = May 27, 2006 }}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url = http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004716.html | title = John hauls out yet another old lie | publisher = peterdavid.net | date = August 29, 2006 }}<br />
{{Cite web|last=David|first=Peter|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/08/13/gee-i-dont-understand-this-at-all/comment-page-1/#comment-131615|title=Gee, I Don't Understand This at All|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=August 16, 2009}}</ref><!--

--> Despite his differences with Byrne, David stated that he was still a fan of Byrne's, citing Byrne's work on ''[[Uncanny X-Men|X-Men]]'', ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'', ''[[Next Men]]'', ''[[Alpha Flight (comic book)|Alpha Flight]]'' and ''[[Babe (comics)|Babe]]''.<ref name=Q&A4/>

Politically, David identified himself as [[Modern liberalism in the United States|liberal]].<ref name=Leaping>David, Peter.|"Leaping to the defense" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1504. September 13, 2002</ref> He was critical of the [[George W. Bush]] administration in general,<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/06/25/cowboy-pete-whacks-a-lil-bush/ |title=Cowboy Pete Whacks a Lil' Bush|publisher=peterdavid.net |date=June 25, 2007}}</ref> and the [[Iraq War]] in particular,<!--

--><ref name=BushGore>"But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1409. November 17, 2000. Page 58</ref><!--
--><ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2006/03/|title=Okay, can we impeach him NOW?|publisher=Peterdavid.net|date=March 27, 2006}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/01/25/heres-the-thing-that-breaks-me-up/ |title=Here's the thing that breaks me up|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=January 25, 2007}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/01/ |title=Is the Decisionator heading us toward a constitutional crisis? |publisher=Peterdavid.net|date=January 27, 2007}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/10/05/everytime-you-think-bush-cant-hit-a-new-low/|title=Everytime you think Bush can't hit a new low...|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=October 5, 2007}}<br />
 "And the candidates are...". "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1249. October 24, 1997</ref><!--

--> as well as other [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]]<!--

--><ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/01/23/state-of-the-union-2007/ |title=State of the Union 2007 |publisher=peterdavid.net|date=January 23, 2007 }}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2008/10/14/the-rise-of-mccainism/|title=The Rise of McCainism|publisher=peterdavid.net|date= October 14, 2008 }}</ref><ref name=Nitwit>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/01/08/will-someone-explain-to-sarah-palin-that-shes-a-nitwit/ |title=Will someone explain to Sarah Palin that she's a nitwit?|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=January 8, 2009}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/01/23/boy-some-people-will-find-anything-to-complain-about-with-obama/|title=Boy, some people will find ANYTHING to complain about with Obama|date=January 23, 2009|publisher=Peterdavid.net}}</ref><!--

--> and the [[Christian right|religious right]].<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2005/12/10/in-defense-of-the-christmas-bush/|title=In defense of the Christmas Bush|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=December 10, 2005}}</ref> He also became a staunch critic of President [[Donald Trump]] and his [[First presidency of Donald Trump|administration]], criticizing his policies on a weekly basis.<ref>David, Peter (January 25, 2019). [https://www.peterdavid.net/2019/01/25/freak-out-friday-january-25-2019/ "Freak Out Friday – January 25, 2019"]. peterdavid.net. Retrieved March 6, 2019.</ref><ref>David, Peter (February 1, 2019). [https://www.peterdavid.net/2019/02/01/freak-out-friday-february-1-2019/ "Freak Out Friday – February 1, 2019"]. peterdavid.net. Retrieved March 6, 2019.</ref> He spoke out in favor of [[Israel]]'s right to defend itself from aggressors, and opined that certain criticisms of Israel indicated bias and double standards.<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "Invasion of the real world" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1492; June 21, 2002<br/>
"The Green solution" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1493, June 28, 2002<br/>
"Random thoughts on diverse topics" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1510, October 25, 2002<br/>
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2003/10/31/jews-are-evil-as-seen-on-tv/ |title=Jews are evil, as seen on TV!|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date= October 31, 2003|access-date=September 10, 2009}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2003/10/28/boy-feel-the-love-in-this-room/ |title=Boy, feel the love in *this* room|publisher=Peterdavid.net |date=October 28, 2003|access-date=September 10, 2009}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/01/03/best-line-to-come-out-of-the-israeli-attack-on-hamas/ |title=Best line to come out of the Israeli attack on Hamas|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=January 3, 2009|access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref><!--

--> He favored [[gun control]],<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1332; May 28, 1999; Page 62<br />
 "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1375; March 24, 2000; Page 66</ref><ref name=GunsFired>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/05/11/guns-dont-get-people-fired/|title=Guns don't get people fired...|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=May 11, 2007}}</ref><!--

--> and held progressive or liberal views on [[LGBT]] issues, including favoring [[gay marriage]]<ref name=ShatSling/><ref name=AnonymousGoon/> and allowing [[Sexual orientation and military service|openly homosexual individuals to serve in the military]].<ref>David, Peter. "X'd Out". ''But I Digress...'' collection. Page 82. Reprinted from the March 5, 1993 ''Comics Buyer's Guide ''</ref> He opposed capital punishment.<ref name=BushGore/><ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/10/22/capital-punishment/ "Capital Punishment"]. peterdavid.net. October 22, 2010. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1056; February 11, 1994,</ref><ref>David, Peter. "Does the death penalty go far enough?" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1443. July 13, 2001. Pages 58 and 56</ref> He was an advocate of [[freedom of speech]],<ref name=GunsFired/><ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/04/16/re-imus-the-ones-im-most-annoyed-with/ |title=Re: IMUS—The ones I'm most annoyed with|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=April 16, 2007}}</ref> having criticized various publicized instances of censorship in general,<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1354. October 29, 1999. Page 106<br />
 David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1356. November 12, 1999. Page 58<br />
 David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/11/26/self-help/ "Self Help"]. peterdavid.net. November 26, 2010. reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1068, May 6, 1994</ref><!--

--> such as the targeting of comic book retailers for prosecution for selling certain comic books,<!--

--><ref name=Leaping/><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1249; October 24, 1997<br />
 David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1345. August 27, 1999. Pages 58 and 56<br />
 David, Peter. "Risky propositions" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1497. July 26, 2002</ref><!--

--> and the [[Comics Code Authority]] in particular.<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "Code in my Nose" ''But I Digress'' collection. Pages 34–36. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide ''. October 9, 1992<br />
 "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1347. September 10, 1999. Page 58</ref><!--

--> He was a promoter and activist for the [[Comic Book Legal Defense Fund]], which comes to the aid of such creators and retailers.<!--

--><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1417. January 12, 2001. Page 58<br />
 "What else doe the CBLDF do?" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1432. April 27, 2001. Page 58<br />
 "Fighting fire with the CBLDF" "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1452. September 14, 2001. Page 82<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2004/12/10/censorship-you-aint-seen-nothing-yet/ |title=Censorship? You ain't seen nothing yet. |publisher=peterdavid.net |date=December 10, 2004}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/06/22/cbldf-appeal/ |title=CBLDF Appeal|publisher=peterdavid.net |date= June 22, 2007}}<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2008/11/19/a-cbldf-challenge/ |title=A CBLDF challenge|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 19, 2008}}</ref><!--

--> He criticized ideas associated with [[Modern liberalism in the United States|liberalism]] or [[political correctness]],<ref name=PoliticalCorrectness/> such as certain publicized cases of alleged sexual harassment or discrimination that he deems unfounded,<!--

--><ref>David, Peter (March 13, 1998). "But I Digress...", ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1269, p 78<br />
{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/01/07/two-things-i-usually-dont-think-are-worth-getting-into/ |title=Two things I usually don't think are worth getting into|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=January 7, 2007}}</ref><!--

--> and did not shy away from criticizing liberals and [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]],<ref>
* {{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/09/14/gotta-love-the-congressional-democrats/|title= Gotta Love the Congressional Democrats|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=September 14, 2009|access-date=September 14, 2009}}
* {{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/11/17/dancing-with-the-gop/|title=Dancing With the GOP|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 17, 2009|quote=You won’t see me defending liberals from charges of being just as uptight as conservatives. They just come at it from different reasons: Conservatives will declare that skimpy outfits are–for instance–immodest and sinful and offends their sensibilities. Favorite card to play: It will damage the children. Liberals will typically object on broader grounds, declaring that–as you say–it objectifies women. Favorite card to play: It will damage society. The result is usually the same. Actually, Conservatives tend to be more honest, shouting that they themselves are offended, as opposed to Liberals who will typically express outrage on behalf of someone else.}}
* {{cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/11/21/bid-mailbag-first-amendment/comment-page-1/#comment-566049|title=BID Mailbag: First Amendment|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 21, 2011|quote=That's why it always breaks me up when people declare that I uniformly always defend liberals, when there are any number of times when liberals and Democrats piss me the hell off.}}</ref> including [[Bill Clinton]],<ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1298. October 2, 1998. Page 62</ref> [[Al Gore]],<ref name=BushGore/> [[Hillary Clinton]],<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2007/01/20/cant-say-im-entirely-thrilled-about-this/|title=Can't say I'm entirely thrilled about this|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=January 20, 2007}}</ref> [[Michelle Obama]],<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/01/26/on-the-other-hand/ |title= On the Other Hand...|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=January 26, 2009|access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> [[Caroline Kennedy]],<ref name=Nitwit/> and [[Barack Obama]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=David|first=Peter|url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/03/28/finally/|title=Finally|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=March 28, 2011|access-date=March 29, 2011}}</ref>

In October 2016, David generated controversy for remarks he made during a panel discussion at the [[New York Comic Con]] to Vicente Rodriguez, a fan and the founder of Roma Pop, an organization that seeks to promote more positive representation of the Romani in comics. Rodriguez had asked speakers at multiple panels at the convention about greater [[Romani people|Romani]] representation in comics, in light of what he said were [[Anti-Romani sentiment|stereotypical depictions of that group]]. When he asked David about what the public could do about Marvel's editorial policies regarding this, David related an anecdote from a 1993 trip to [[Bucharest]], where he was told by his guide that the crippled children he saw had been maimed by their parents to improve their success as beggars. David then angrily rebuffed further interjections by Rodriguez before moving onto the next question.<ref name=ComicsBeat10.9.16>{{Cite news|title=Romani Open Society Fellow Responds to Peter David's Anti-Romani Statements|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/romani-open-society-fellow-responds-to-peter-davids-anti-romani-statements/|website=[[Comics Beat|The Beat]]|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=October 9, 2016|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010174208/https://www.comicsbeat.com/romani-open-society-fellow-responds-to-peter-davids-anti-romani-statements/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Rodriguez, Vincente|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4QuxCNe89g|title=NYCC '16 Racism: Peter David Anti-Rromani Statements at X-Men LGBTQ Panel|publisher=Roma Pop|via=[[YouTube]]|language=en-US|url-status=bot: unknown|date=October 8, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117134355/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4QuxCNe89g}}</ref> David would later defend these beliefs on his blog, insisting that he had written Romani characters like [[Quicksilver (Marvel Comics)|Quicksilver]] in a positive manner, and was angered by the crippling of children.<ref>{{Cite web|author=David, Peter|title=Me and my big mouth|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/2016/10/08/me-and-my-big-mouth/|access-date=January 17, 2023|publisher=Peter David.net|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117134300/https://www.peterdavid.net/2016/10/08/me-and-my-big-mouth/}}</ref> However [[Comics Beat]], in reporting on the incident, stated that David's claim about the children is an [[urban myth]] commonly circulated in Romania, and that the malformed limbs seen in such children more likely resulted from lack of medical care, owing to the Romani distrust of the medical establishment that resulted from the [[forcible sterilization]] programs imposed upon them in many European nations until the 2000s.<ref name=ComicsBeat10.9.16/> Two days after his first blog post, and the day after the Comics Beat article, David published a second blog post in which he apologized for his conduct, stating that after researching the matter, he concluded that the children he saw likely suffered from genetic conditions, and that he had no right to speak as he had to Rodriguez. David also related that he had apologized to Rodriguez in person in subsequent encounters at the convention, and resolved to treat Romani characters with respect, as he believed he always had.<ref>{{Cite web|author=David, Peter|title=Final Thoughts on the Romani|publisher=Peter David.net|url=https://www.peterdavid.net/2016/10/10/final-thoughts-on-the-romani/|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=October 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013200627/https://www.peterdavid.net/2016/10/10/final-thoughts-on-the-romani/}}</ref>

==Personal life==
David lived in [[Long Beach, New York|Long Beach]], [[Woodbury, Nassau County, New York|Woodbury]], and, beginning in the early 1990s, [[Patchogue]], Long Island, where he lived until his death.<ref name=NewsdayObit>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/peter-david-obituary-hulk-spider-man-dvbnanau|author=[[Lovece, Frank]]|title=Peter David, of Patchogue, chronicler of the Hulk, Spider-Man, Captain America and other comic book legends, dies at 68|newspaper=[[Newsday]]|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=May 28, 2025|access-date=May 29, 2025|archive-date=May 29, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.ph/pTRWo}}</ref>

David met his first wife, Myra Kasman,<ref name=Q&A7/> at a ''Star Trek'' convention. They married in June 1977,<ref>David, Peter. "Friends...do you suffer from the heartbreak of Phantom Menace Syndrome?" "But I Digress". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1331. May 21, 1999. Page62</ref> with his childhood friend Keith serving as best man.<ref name=GayAbandon/> Together they had three daughters, Shana, Guinevere and Ariel.<ref>David, Peter. ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation: Imzadi]]''. 1992. [[Pocket Books]]. Back cover flap</ref> They separated in late 1996<ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1261. January 16, 1998. Page 76</ref><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1263. January 30, 1998; Page 78</ref> and were divorced<ref>David, Peter. ''Star Trek: The Next Generation: Triangle: Imzadi II''. Dedication page</ref> by 1998.<ref name=CBG1305>"But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1305; November 20, 1998. Page 66</ref> David began dating Kathleen O'Shea, a bookseller,<ref>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/2013/10/14/movie-review-south-park-bigger-longer-and-uncut/ "Movie review: South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut"]. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide '' #1342. August 6, 1999. p. 58</ref> puppeteer<ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Kathleen |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005461.html |title=Ask the Wife a Question|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=June 16, 2007}}</ref> and writer/editor<ref name=Q&A3/> in 1998.<ref name=CBG1305/> After dating for three years, David proposed to O'Shea at the [[Adventurers Club]] in [[Disney World]] on September 3, 2000.<ref>David, Peter. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/006332.html#more "By Popular Demand"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201093953/http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/006332.html |date=December 1, 2008 }}. peterdavid.net. July 9, 2008</ref> They married on May 26, 2001<ref>Kathleen David. [http://kathwp.malibulist.com/index.php/2007/05/26/its-my-6th-wedding-anniversary-today/ "It's My 6th Wedding Anniversary Today"]. No Strings Attached. kathodavid.malibulist.com. May 26, 2007</ref><ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005415.html |title=One Picture is Worth|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=May 26, 2007 |access-date=September 10, 2009}}</ref> in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/11/05/what-peter-wrote-about-what-he-didnt-write/comment-page-1/#comment-211821|title=What Peter wrote about what he didn't write|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=November 5, 2010|access-date=November 7, 2010}}; November 6, 2010, post: "This has nothing to do with Groth, but you just reminded me of the day I married Kathleen down in Atlanta."</ref> Their daughter, Caroline Helen David, was born on December 5, 2002,<ref>David, Peter. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001245.html "EVERYBODY OUT OF THE POOL"]. peterdavid.net. December 5, 2002</ref> and named after David's deceased friend and co-worker, [[Carol Kalish]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hauman |first=Glenn |url=http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001238.html|title=Carol|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=December 11, 2002 |access-date=September 10, 2009|format=(Reprinted from "Comics Buyer's Guide"; October 11, 1991)}}</ref> David and his family lived in [[Suffolk County, New York]],<ref>David, Peter (October 16, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/10/16/live-blogging-the-presidential-debate-will-begin-here/ "Live blogging the Presidential debate will begin here"]. peterdavid.net.</ref> on the south shore of [[Long Island]],<ref>Hauman, Glenn (August 29, 2011). [http://www.comicmix.com/news/2011/08/27/peter-david-vs-hurricane-irene/ "Peter David vs. Hurricane Irene"]. ComicMix.</ref><ref>Hauman, Glenn (August 27, 2011). [http://www.comicmix.com/news/2011/08/29/hurricane-irene-thread/ "Hurricane Irene Thread"]. ComicMix.</ref> where his favorite local comics shop was Fourth World Comics in [[Smithtown, New York]].<ref name=MoreDigressions/>{{rp|159}} David's father, Gunter, died of cancer on April 20, 2015.<ref>David, Peter (April 20, 2015). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2015/04/20/my-father-is-gone/ "My father is gone"]. PeterDavid.net.</ref> David's mother, Dalia, died May 27, 2017.<ref name=PAD5.31.17/>

David had been a [[Conservative Jew]] but, as of October 2003, attended a [[Reform Judaism|Reform]] synagogue.<ref name=Q&A2/> His Hebrew name in [[patronymic]] form was '''Jacob Ben Joachim'''.<ref>David, Peter (December 22, 2017). [https://www.peterdavid.net/2017/12/22/freaked-out-friday-no-pain-no-gain-but-peter-has-gained-a-lot/#comment-949624 "Freaked out Friday: No Pain No Gain but Peter has gained a lot"]. peterdavid.net (December 22, 6:30pm EST comment).</ref> However, he expressed reservations about organized religion.<ref>David, Peter. "Free Expressions" "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1632. Summer 2007. pp. 206–208.</ref>

David was an avid fan of [[bowling]], and a bowler himself, as is his daughter Ariel.<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003880.html |title= "I-Con"; peterdavid.net; March 26, 2006 |publisher=peterdavid.net |date=March 26, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003896.html |title= Back from Toronto|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=April 2, 2006}}</ref> He was a fan of the [[New York Mets]],<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/06/01/quayle-murphy-brown-and-hulk-politics/#more-2628 |title=Quayle, Murphy Brown, and Hulk Politics|format=Reprinted from "The Comics Buyer's Guide"; July 3, 2002 |publisher=peterdavid.net|date=June 1, 2009}}</ref><ref>Greenburg, Carol. ''Star Trek: Enterprise Logs''. 2000; Page 206</ref> and practiced [[tai chi]].<ref name=10WeeksLater>David, Kathleen (March 1, 2013). [http://www.peterdavid.net "10 Weeks Later"]. peterdavid.net.</ref> His favorite music included [[The Beatles]],<ref name=Q&A2/> and his favorite albums included [[Harry Chapin]]'s ''[[Verities and Balderdash]]'' and the soundtracks to ''[[Amadeus (film)|Amadeus]]'' and ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''.<ref name=Q&A7/> His favorite movies included the [[James Bond films]],<ref name=Agent008>David, Peter (September 11, 2012). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2012/09/11/peter-david-agent-008/ "Peter David, Agent 008"]. peterdavid.net. Originally published in "But I Digress...", ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1257 (December 19, 1997).</ref> ''[[The Adventures of Robin Hood (film)|The Adventures of Robin Hood]]'', ''That'', ''[[Casablanca (film)|Casablanca]]'', and the early [[Johnny Weissmuller]] ''[[Tarzan]]'' films.<ref name=Q&A1/> His favorite TV shows included ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'', ''[[Charmed]]'', ''[[Carnivale (TV series)|Carnivale]]'', ''[[Boston Public]]'', ''[[The Practice]]'', ''[[Friends]]'', ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'', ''[[Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel]]'', ''[[Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'' and ''[[The West Wing]]''.<ref name=Q&A2/><ref name=Q&A4/> He was a fan of musicals,<ref name=Agent008/><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrW8l-R2JZQ&NR=1 "Comic Book Club PAD'09 Show Part 2"]. YouTube. January 7, 2009. Retrieved November 23, 2011.</ref> in particular ''[[1776 (musical)|1776]]'', ''[[Man of La Mancha]]'', ''[[Li'l Abner (1959 film)|Li'l Abner]]'' and ''[[Into the Woods]]'', with a taste for [[Lerner and Loewe]] and [[Stephen Sondheim]].<ref name=Q&A2/><ref name=Q&A6>David, Peter. [http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/06/22/whatcha-wanna-know-4/ "What’cha Wanna Know?"] peterdavid.net. June 22, 2010</ref> He also acted in local stage productions.<ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1340. July 23, 1999. Page 58</ref><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1374. March 17, 2000. Page 62</ref><ref>David, Peter. "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1382. May 12, 2000. Page 62</ref>

=== Health and death ===
In June 2010, David's wife announced on his website that he had successfully undergone surgery to relieve serious back pain.<ref>{{Cite web|last=David|first=Kathleen|url=http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/06/27/what-has-been-going-on-in-casa-david/|title=What has been going on in Casa David|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=June 27, 2010|access-date=July 18, 2010}}</ref> He later explained on his site that the pain, which he had been suffering in his hips and knees for three weeks, left him unable to function, and was eventually diagnosed as a [[Disc herniation|herniated disc]] caused by bone fragments and fluid buildup. He underwent a three-hour [[discectomy]]<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/06/30/so-to-make-a-short-story-long/|title=So to make a short story long|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=June 30, 2010}}</ref> and was told his full strength would return in six months.<ref>{{Cite web | last = David | first = Peter | url= http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2010/07/15/six-months/|title=Six months|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=July 15, 2010}}</ref>

On December 29, 2012, David suffered a [[Stroke#Ischemic|ischemic stroke]] while on vacation in Florida.<ref>{{Cite web|last=David |first=Kathleen |url=http://www.peterdavid.net/2013/01/16/how-you-can-help-peter-david-recover/|title=How You Can Help Peter David Recover|publisher=peterdavid.net|date=January 16, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Morris|first=Steve|url=http://comicsbeat.com/writer-peter-david-suffers-stroke/|title=Writer Peter David Suffers Stroke|newspaper=The Beat |date=December 30, 2012|publisher=[[Comics Beat]]}}</ref> The stroke occurred in the [[pons]] section of David's brain, from which he lost most of the use of his right arm and his right leg, and suffered from blurred vision in his right eye. While a total recovery was indicated to be unlikely, he remained in good spirits, and underwent physical therapy in order to return to his prior routine.<ref>David, Kathleen (December 31, 2012). [http://kathwp.malibulist.com/index.php/2012/12/31/in-the-blink-of-an-eye/ "In the Blink of an Eye"]. No Strings Attached.</ref><ref>Armitage, Hugh (December 31, 2012). [http://www.digitalspy.com/comics/news/a447745/x-factors-peter-david-suffers-stroke.html "'X-Factor's Peter David suffers stroke"]. [[Digital Spy]].</ref> Two and a half months later, his condition had improved. His vision problems were gone, and he was able to navigate around his house without a wheelchair, and resume bowling and practicing tai chi. He had made slow and steady progress on his right leg and arm, and was continuing his therapy.<ref name=10WeeksLater/> Six months after the stroke, David had completed his physical therapy, though he still suffered some pain in his shoulder, and intended to work on improving his reduced endurance.<ref>David, Peter (June 29, 2013). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2013/06/29/six-months-later/ "Six Months Later"]. PeterDavid.net.</ref> David revealed in January 2015 that he'd been diagnosed with [[Type 2 diabetes]] a year prior.<ref>David, Peter (January 20, 2015). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2015/01/20/state-of-the-union/ "State of the Union"]. PeterDavid.net.</ref>

In March 2017, David announced on his blog that the [[Internal Revenue Service]] was demanding that he pay [[United States dollar|US$]]88,000 in unpaid taxes, penalty and interest, which began to accumulate when his divorce from his first wife used up his savings. He started a [[GoFundMe]] campaign to raise the money from friends and fans,<ref name="I am in desperate trouble"/> which raised $68,000 by April 12. David announced that he would begin a [[Patreon]] account where he would publish new work, and which would be used to pay taxes, and asked his readers for their content requests.<ref>David, Peter (April 12, 2017). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2017/04/12/the-campaign-update/ "The Campaign–Update"]. PeterDavid.net.</ref> By May 11, having sold some original comics artwork acquired two decades earlier, the Davids' debts were paid off.<ref>David, Peter (May 11, 2017). [http://www.peterdavid.net/2017/05/11/thank-god-its-over/ "Thank God, it’s Over"]. PeterDavid.net.</ref>

On November 27, 2022, another GoFundMe was launched by Graham Murphy, who explained David's health was once again in decline following [[kidney failure]], another series of strokes, and a mild heart attack,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.cbr.com/peter-david-hulk-young-justice-writer-gofundme-launch-medical-bills/|title=Peter David, Iconic Hulk, Young Justice Writer, Launches GoFundMe for Medical Bills|author=Schreur, Brandon|publisher=[[CBR.com]]|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=November 29, 2022|access-date=December 18, 2023|archive-date=December 18, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231218172448/https://www.cbr.com/peter-david-hulk-young-justice-writer-gofundme-launch-medical-bills/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/peter-david-suffers-multiple-strokes-currently-hospitalized/|publisher=[[Comics Beat]]|author=Grunenwald, Joe|title=Peter David suffers multiple strokes, currently hospitalized|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=November 30, 2023|access-date=December 18, 2023|archive-date=December 18, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231218172759/https://www.comicsbeat.com/peter-david-suffers-multiple-strokes-currently-hospitalized/}}</ref> in order to defray his "medical debt due to Peter being rejected for [[Medicaid]]." By May 20, 2025, David's inability to cough or clear his throat required him to be placed on a ventilator under light sedation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/books/news/peter-david-death-cause-hulk-b2757683.html|author= Parkel, Inga|title=Legendary comic book writer Peter David dies after series of health issues at age 68|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|language=en-UK|url-status=live|date=May 25, 2025|access-date=May 27, 2025|archive-date=May 26, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.ph/LmyA6}}</ref> David died on the evening of May 24, at the age of 68,<ref>{{cite web|last=Zalben |first=Alex|title=Peter David, Legendary Comic Book Writer, Dead At Age 68 |url=https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/05/25/peter-david-dies-age-68/|website=Comic Book Club|language=en-US|url-status=live|date=March 25, 2025|access-date=March 26, 2025|archive-date=March 26, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.ph/5VGGH}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/comic-book-icon-peter-david-dies-months-after-gofundme-launched-for-medical-expenses-101748199769398.html|author=Vaidyanathan, Vaishnavi|title=Comic book icon Peter David dies months after GoFundMe launched for medical expenses|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|url-status=live|date=March 25, 2025|access-date=March 26, 2025|archive-date=March 26, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.ph/H4Xen}}</ref> at [[NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk]], after a long hospitalization there for the strokes and other health conditions. According to ''[[Newsday]]'', the cause of death was a [[cardiac event]], although ''[[The New York Times]]'' cited his wife, who said that it had been another stroke.<ref name=NYTimesObit/> David was cremated and no services were held, although Kathleen planned to hold a memorial later in the year.<ref name=NewsdayObit/>

==Bibliography==
{{main|Peter David bibliography}}

==Screenwriting credits==
* ''[[Ben 10: Alien Force]]''
** ''In Charm's Way''
* ''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien]]''
** ''Reflected Glory''
** ''Prisoner Number 775 Is Missing''
** ''Solitary Alignment''
* ''[[Babylon 5]]''
** ''Soul Mates''
** ''There All the Honor Lies''
* ''[[Young Justice (TV series)]]''
** ''Secrets''
** ''Insecurity''
** ''Bloodlines''
** ''Intervention''
** ''Triptych''

==References==
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* {{Discogs artist|Peter David}}

===Interviews===
* Tramountanas, George A. (October 18, 2007) [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=11738 "X-Position Week 21: Peter David"]. [[CBR.com]].
* Tramountanas, George A. (November 20, 2007) [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=12004 "X-Position Week 26: Peter David"]. CBR.com.
* Tramountanas, George A. (January 27, 2009) [http://www.cbr.com/x-position-peter-david-10/ "X-Position: Peter David"]. CBR.com.
* Mitchel, Bill (June 24, 2009). [http://www.cbr.com/in-depth-peter-david/ "IN-DEPTH: Peter David"]. CBR.com.

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