Marvel and DC Comics Writer Gerry Conway Dies at 73
Gerry Conway, legendary comics writer and Punisher co-creator, dies at 73
Gerry Conway, the acclaimed comics writer for Marvel and DC and co-creator of Marvel's antihero the Punisher, has died in the U.S. at the age of 73, Marvel announced, citing his family.
From Spider-Man to The Avengers, from Iron Man to Captain Marvel, Gerry Conway masterfully crafted stories for nearly every character in the Marvel Universe. His legacy has left an undeniable and indelible mark on the superhero tales we know and love, said Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski.
Born in New York on September 10, 1952, Conway began writing comic stories at 16, debuting with short works for major publishers. In 1971, he started writing full-length superhero narratives for Marvel.
During his tenure at Marvel, Conway penned scripts for nearly every major series, including Fantastic Four, Thor, The Avengers, and The Defenders. He also co-created the Punisher and wrote the iconic story The Night Gwen Stacy Died. At DC, he worked on Superman and Justice League series.
