Gerry Conway, the Comics Legend Who Helped Forge DC and Marvel Icons, Has Died
His many accomplishments include co-creating the Punisher and the first Ms. Marvel, as well as writing the death of Gwen Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man.'
gizmodo.comHere’s the latest on Gerry Conway:
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Reports confirm Gerry Conway, the comic writer and co-creator of The Punisher and Ms. Marvel, has died. Multiple outlets and Marvel’s own posts announced his passing on April 27–28, 2026, at the age of 73.[2][5][10]
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Conway had publicly documented significant health challenges in 2024–2025, including cancer treatment and a period of recovery, but the most current updates focus on his death rather than ongoing health details.[1][2]
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In addition to The Punisher and Ms. Marvel, Conway is known for lauding contributions to Spider-Man lore (notably the Gwen Stacy storyline) and other DC/Marvel milestones; tributes highlight his impact across comics and TV writing.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief obituary summary from the primary sources and share exact dates and tributes, or compile a quick timeline of his major works.