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Gerry Conway, creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man comics, dies at 73

Marvel praises ‘undeniable and indelible impact’ of celebrated comic book writer who also worked for DC

Gerry Conway, creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man comics, dies at 73

TL;DR

  • Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer, died at 73 from pancreatic cancer.
  • He co-created the Punisher and wrote significant storylines for Marvel's Spider-Man, including the death of Gwen Stacy.
  • Conway also contributed to DC Comics, working on characters such as Batman, Superman, and the Justice League, and co-creating Firestorm, Jason Todd, and Power Girl.
  • Marvel Comics and DC Comics celebrated his legendary career and undeniable impact on superhero stories.
  • His wife, Laura Conway, noted his dedication to fans, even when in pain during his last public appearance.