Gerry Conway, the Comics Legend Who Helped Forge DC and Marvel Icons, Has Died

Influential comics legend Gerry Conway, whose writing made an impact on key characters at both Marvel and DC Comics, has died. Across his long career, he co-created the Punisher—a very active character in the current Marvel TV realm—as well as Peter Parker’s clone, Ben Reilly, and the first Ms. Marvel. He also penned the memorable “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” story arc in The Amazing Spider-Man. His accomplishments don’t stop there. At DC, he co-created Firestorm, Vixen, alt-universe Supergirl variant Power Girl, Robin successor Jason Todd, and Batman baddie Killer Croc. Marvel Comics announced the news on social media on behalf of Conway’s family, remembering him as “a tremendous icon in comics who shaped pop culture itself,” as well as “a dear friend, partner, and mentor.” He was 73 years old. On behalf of his family, we are sad to share that Gerry Conway has passed away. Gerry was a tremendous icon in comics who shaped pop culture itself. He was a dear friend, partner, and mentor, and our hearts are with his family and the millions he touched through his work. pic.twitter.com/jwUgdSdvnt — Marvel Comics (@MarvelComicsHQ) April 27, 2026 In recent years, Conway maintained a Substack