Writer Peter David suffered a stroke while on vacation in Florida, according to his personal website. He announced the news on Sunday via the following notice:
We were on vacation in Florida when I lost control of the right side of my body. I cannot see properly and I cannot move my right arm or leg. We are currently getting the extent of the damage sorted out and will report as further details become clarified.
David is best known for his lengthy runs on The Incredible Hulk, Captain Marvel and X-Factor at Marvel; Young Justice, Supergirl and Aquaman at DC; the Spectacular Spider-Man story “The Death of Jean DeWolff;” creator-owned series including Fallen Angel; the Star Trek: New Frontier novel series and more. Currently, he’s writing X-Factor and the Castle: A Calm Before Storm miniseries for Marvel.
We’ll update when more details become available, and wish David the best in a full and speedy recovery.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
This is extremely sad news. I’ve met Mr. David a few times at conventions and he was always such a great guy. One of my favorite writers! I wish him the best!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
May he recover fully (and quickly)!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Wishing Mr. David a speedy recovery. I’ve been a fan since his runs on Incredible Hulk and X-Factor’s second roster. Get well soon.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
All my best wishes to Mr. David for a full and swift recovery. I have been a long time fan of both his comic work and his commentaries.
I hope for nothing but good things for him and his family from this point onward.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I’ve enjoyed great reading experiences for many years because of Peter David. I wish him the best and a speedy recovery.
December 30th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
My thoughts are with you, Mr. David.. Thank you for your wonderful stories. Feel better soon!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
David is one of the most underrated writers in the industry. The quality of his work has consistently been high and the care and growth that he puts into his characters is evident and appreciated. I pray that this terrible thing would be resolved and that we might be able to enjoy more of PAD’s work.
December 30th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
God Speed Mr. David.
December 31st, 2012 at 12:07 am
Best Wishes!!!
Get Better Soon!!
December 31st, 2012 at 12:34 am
I remember the first comic I read that made me love comics and that was the comic X-Factor 87. It also made me identify with Multiple Man.
Get Well Peter David
Be awesome Sir
December 31st, 2012 at 1:52 am
I have always enjoyed Mr. David’s work and wish him a well, and speedy recovery.
All the best
December 31st, 2012 at 4:37 am
Kisses and hugs from Spain for the best. We are with you, PAD.
December 31st, 2012 at 4:55 am
My best wishes for Peter and all his family from Spain. I am certain that with his amazing sense of humor and the support of his loving family he will be able to recover in no time at all. Get well soon our friend!!! We will be waiting for you to light our days again with your jokes, characters and histories.
December 31st, 2012 at 10:44 am
I’ve been a big fan of Peters work for years, rehab is going to be a lot of work,(speaking from experience here)I’ll say a prayer for you and your family, you can recover
December 31st, 2012 at 11:13 am
Get well soon. Best wishes to David and his family.
December 31st, 2012 at 11:59 am
Wishing you a speedy recovery Peter. All the very best.
December 31st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Entirely forgot to mention his help and contribution to Claudio Sanchez’s “Amory Wars”. Wishing you a swift recovery.
December 31st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
As somebody who has lost close relatives to strokes, I fully know how trying this time can be. My family member who died of a stroke actually used to bring me David’s X-Factor when he came home from work from time to time(he worked out of town) and I was enthralled by the bright colors, interesting personalities, and X-men characters I had never seen on the cartoon. The foil cover on issue 100 made it one of my prized possesions as a child. Peter David is one of the key people in making me love comics so my thoughts and hopes are with the David family this holiday season, and I wish a full recovery to Mr. David as soon as possible.
December 31st, 2012 at 2:11 pm
All the best for a fast recovery!
December 31st, 2012 at 3:09 pm
my continued thoughts for his family and hope he recovers fully from the stroke. due to his strong will and personality. for he is a one of kind comic legend that should be allowed to keep entertaining for years more . not have something like this take him out for good . a speedy and full recovery peter.
December 31st, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Get well soon Mr. David…Best wishes to you and your family…You are one of the greats in the industry.
December 31st, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Great Guy. Hope he gets well soon.
December 31st, 2012 at 7:21 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you Peter and your family. I’ve read almost everything you’ve had published and continue to be a part of the comics and speculative fiction world becuase of you. I wish you a speedy recovery.
December 31st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery
January 1st, 2013 at 8:09 am
Although I am not a fan of his writing, I wish Mr. David a full and speedy recovery and all the best for the New Year!
January 1st, 2013 at 9:21 am
I only know Mr. David through his work but he’s one of those writers I would follow to any series or any genre and know I was going to read a great story.
So sorry to hear that he’s suffered a stroke and my best wishes to him and his family for quick improvement.
January 1st, 2013 at 4:09 pm
I hope you recover well and to full health, Mr. David.
January 1st, 2013 at 4:47 pm
There is a follow up post by his wife at Peter’s blog. She gives a very detailed account of the events and his condition. http://www.peterdavid.net/
January 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Young Justice was one of my very first reads. Such a great series from such a great writer. Here’s to a speedy recovery!
January 2nd, 2013 at 8:43 am
Speedy recovery wishes from Ohio man
January 2nd, 2013 at 4:15 pm
My best wishes for Mr David recovery and also for his wife and daughters. I really, really hope all the symptoms will fade away and he’ll be back on his feet in short notice. Take your time, take care, enjoy your family, and the rest it really doesn’t matter, but the comics and the characters and the fans will be waiting for your comeback.
January 3rd, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Get well soon.
OK?
February 15th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
Although I am not a fan of his writing, I wish Mr. David a full and speedy recovery and all the best for the New Year!