Marvel writer Gerry Conway, creator of Punisher and Ms. Marvel, dies at 73

13 articles · Updated · Variety · Apr 27

Conway died at age 73, as announced by Marvel on Monday. Born in Brooklyn in 1952, he began publishing comics at 16 and joined Marvel in 1971.
He created iconic characters including Punisher, Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, and contributed to Spider-Man’s most tragic storylines, inspiring both comics and film adaptations across decades.
Marvel leaders praised Conway’s emotional storytelling and lasting influence on superhero narratives, with his creations continuing to shape the Marvel Universe and popular culture for generations.

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