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Marvel Announces Death of Iconic Writer Gerry Conway, 73

4/28/2026

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Marvel Comics announced on April 27, 2026 that Gerry Conway died at age 73.
He created The Punisher and co-created Ms. Marvel, Firestorm, Power Girl, and clone Ben Reilly.
He wrote the landmark “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” story in The Amazing Spider-Man, reshaping Marvel.
Marvel executives Kevin Feige and C.B. Cebulski said his work inspired films and Disney+ specials “The Punisher: One Last Kill” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”.

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Marvel Comics announced on April 27, 2026 that Gerry Conway died at age 73.
He created The Punisher and co-created Ms. Marvel, Firestorm, Power Girl, and clone Ben Reilly.
He wrote the landmark “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” story in The Amazing Spider-Man, reshaping Marvel.
Marvel executives Kevin Feige and C.B. Cebulski said his work inspired films and Disney+ specials “The Punisher: One Last Kill” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”.