New York, NY – April 27, 2026 – The comic world mourns Gerry Conway, prolific writer, former Marvel Editor-in-Chief, and co-creator of The Punisher and Ms. Marvel, who passed away at 73. This obituary 2026 celebrates a Brooklyn-born visionary whose stories reshaped superheroes.
A Life of Comic Innovation
Born September 10, 1952, in Brooklyn, lifelong fan Gerry sold stories at 16 to DC and Marvel, debuting professionally at 20 in Astonishing Tales #3. He penned Daredevil, Hulk, Tomb of Dracula, and pioneered horror with Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing.
Cherished Family and Dynamic Personality
Survived by devoted wife Laura Conway, Gerry was a collaborative genius—emotional, relatable, blending sensational heroics with human depth. Tributes from C.B. Cebulski, Kevin Feige praise his indelible impact.
Achievements and Epic Legacy
Conway’s triumphs: “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” (Amazing Spider-Man #121), introducing Punisher, Jackal, Hammerhead, Ben Reilly; Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers); DC’s Firestorm, Power Girl, Jason Todd. Brief EIC stint, ’80s Spider-Man revivals, Justice League runs, Batman: The Animated Series. 2026 Will Eisner Hall of Fame inductee—his mature narratives inspire MCU’s Daredevil, Punisher, Spider-Man.
Funeral Arrangements and Celebration of Life
Funeral arrangements private. Public celebration of life: Saturday, May 10, 2026, 2 PM, Marvel Comics HQ, NYC—with panel tributes. Livestream: gerryconwaymemorial.com. Donations to Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
Gerry, your panels pulse forever—ink in peace.