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{{Infobox Writer <!-- for more information see [[:Template:Infobox Writer/doc]] -->
| name = Peter David
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| pseudonym = David Peters
| birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1956|9|23|mf=y}}
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| occupation = novelist, short story writer, sceenwriter, comic book writer
| nationality = [[United States|American]]
| period = 1985 to the present
| genre = [[fiction]], [[non-fiction]], [[audio books]], [[comic books]]
| subject = [[science fiction]], [[fantasy]]
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| notableworks = [[Star Trek]] novels
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| website = http://www.peterdavid.net
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'''Peter Allen David''' (often abbreviated '''PAD''') (born [[September 23]], [[1956]] in [[Fort Meade, Maryland]]<ref name="Salisbury">Salisbury, Mark; ''Writers on Comics Scriptwriting''; Titan Books; 1999; Page 29</ref>) is an [[United States|American]] [[writer]], best known for his work in [[comic book]]s and ''[[Star Trek]]'' [[novel]]s. David often jokingly describes his occupation as "Writer of Stuff". David is noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real world issues with [[humor]] and references to [[popular culture]]. He also uses [[metafiction]] frequently, usually to humorous effect, as in his work on the comic book ''[[Young Justice]].'' David is [[Jew]]ish, and lives in [[Long Island]], New York.
==Comic book work==
In the early 1980s he worked for [[Marvel Comics]] in their sales department under [[Carol Kalish]]. While there, he submitted a storyline for ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'' entitled "[[The Death of Jean DeWolff]]". The story was published, illustrated by [[Rich Buckler]], and ran in issues #107-110 of that title. The story focused on the death of the eponymous supporting character in the [[Spider-Man]] [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]] and the characters' reactions to it. The story was acclaimed, both critically and popularly, and David left his sales job and became the regular writer of ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' for a time. David credits Kalish for influencing him personally and for pushing him into a writing career, writing a moving eulogy to his former boss in "But I Digress" after her sudden death from an [[aneurysm]] in 1991.
Soon after his run on ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'', he began a lengthy run writing ''[[The Incredible Hulk]]'', reviving interest in the flagging title and receiving a great deal of critical praise for his efforts. Many fans consider David's work on ''The Hulk'' to be the definitive interpretation of the character. David's recurring themes of Bruce Banner's struggle to deal with the childhood abuse he suffered by his father (a theme first introduced by writer [[Bill Mantlo]]), his periodic changes between the more rageful and less intelligent Green Hulk and the more streetwise, cerebral Gray Hulk, and of being a journeyman hero (trying to find a new home after leaving The Avengers) gave ''The Hulk'' what many felt was much more emotional depth than had been seen before. The parental abuse aspect of the character's origin was again seen in the [[Hulk (film)|2003 feature film adaptation]] by screenwriter [[Michael France]] and director [[Ang Lee]].
David’s other Marvel Comics work during this time frame includes runs on ''[[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]]'', the [[New Universe]] series ''Merc'' and ''[[Justice (New Universe)|Justice]]'', a run on the original ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'', the futuristic series ''[[Spider-Man 2099]]'', about a man in the year 2099 who takes up the mantle of Spider-Man (the title character of which David co-created), and the 2000 and 2002 versions of ''[[Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics)|Captain Marvel]]''.
At [[DC Comics]] in 1990, David wrote a 7-issue ''Aquaman'' [[miniseries]], ''[[The Atlantis Chronicles]]'', about the history of [[Aquaman]]'s home of [[Atlantis]], which David has referred to as among the written works of which he is most proud. He would later write a 1996 Aquaman miniseries subtitled ''Time and Tide'', which would lead to a relaunched monthly ''Aquaman'' series, the first 46 issues of which he would write from 1994–1998. His run on ''Aquaman'' gained notoriety, for in the book's second issue, Aquaman lost a hand, which was then replaced with a hooked spear, a feature of the character that endured for the duration of David's run on the book. He also wrote the ''Star Trek'' comic book for DC from 1988–1991, when that company held the licensing rights to the property. David's run on that title was also a fan favorite, again highlighting his use of humor, stories with strong ties to Trek's existing continuity. David also enjoyed considerable runs on ''[[Supergirl]]'' and ''[[Young Justice]]'', the latter eventually being cancelled so that DC could use that book's characters in a relaunched ''[[Titans (comics)|Teen Titans]]'' monthly that would coincide with the debut of a new [[animated]] [[television series]] based on that team.
David's work for [[Dark Horse Comics]] has included the teen spy adventure, ''[[SpyBoy]]''.
He also wrote a 1997 miniseries, ''[[Heroes Reborn]]: The Return'', for [[Marvel Comics]].
Other comics series David has worked on include his creator-owned ''[[Soulsearchers and Company]]'', which is published by [[Claypool Comics]], and the [[Epic Comics]] title ''[[Sachs and Violens]]'', with art by [[George Pérez]], which is also creator-owned. David also took over ''[[Dreadstar]]'' during its [[First Comics]] run after [[Jim Starlin]] left the title.
David and his second wife Kathleen also wrote the final English-language text for the first four volumes of the [[manga]] series ''[[Negima]]'' for Del Rey Manga.<ref name="negima">[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/000817.html David, Peter; "WHAT'CHA WANNA KNOW?"; peterdavid.net; [[November 26]], [[2003]]; 6:47pm post]</ref>
In 2003, David began writing his newest creator-owned comic, ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]]'', for DC Comics. DC cancelled the title after 20 issues, but David re-started the title at [[IDW Publishing]] at the end of 2005. Other IDW work included a ''[[Spike: Old Times (Angel comic)|Spike: Old Times]]'' one-shot and the ''[[Spike vs Dracula (Angel comic)|Spike vs. Dracula]]'' mini-series, both based on the character from the ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' and ''[[Angel (TV series)|Angel]]'' [[television show]]s.
[[Image:Dan Slott and Peter David.JPG|thumb|left|David with writer [[Dan Slott]] at a book signing at Jim Hanley's Universe in [[Manhattan]], [[October 25]], [[2007]]. The signing marked the "passing of the torch" from Slott to David,<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005769.html David, Peter; "Store appearance today" Peter David announces the signing on his blog; [[October 25]], [[2007]].]</ref> as David's first issue of ''[[She-Hulk]]'' following Slott's departure was published the previous day.]]
In 2005, David briefly returned to ''Incredible Hulk'', though he left after only several issues because of his workload. He also started a new series, ''[[Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man]]'', beginning with a 12-part [[fictional crossover|crossover]] storyline called "[[Spider-Man: The Other|The Other]]", which, along with [[J. Michael Straczynski]]'s run on ''Amazing Spider-Man'', and [[Reginald Hudlin]]'s run on ''Marvel Knights Spider-Man,'' depicted the webslinger as he discovered he was dying, lost an eye during a traumatic fight with [[Morlun]], underwent a metamorphosis and emerged with new abilities, and new insights into his powers. As tends to be the case when fundamental changes are introduced to long-standing classic comics characters, the storyline caused some controversy among readers for its introduction of retractable stingers in Spider-Man's arms, and the establishment of a "totem" from which his powers are derived. David's final issue of that title will be #23.<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005461.html#331828 David, Kathleen; "Ask the Wife a Question"; peterdavid.net; [[June 16]], 2007; Indicated in the answer to a 3:27 post.]</ref>
David also wrote a ''[[Jamie Madrox#MadroX|MadroX]]'' miniseries that year, whose success led to a relaunch of a monthly ''X-Factor'' by David. This was a revamped version of the title starring both Madrox and other members of the former ''X-Factor'' title that David had written in the early 90's, now working as investigators in a detective agency of that name.
On [[February 11]], 2006, David announced at the [[WonderCon]] convention in [[California]] in that he had signed an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics. ''Fallen Angel'', ''Soulsearchers and Company'' and David's ''Spike'' miniseries were "grandfathered" into the contract, so as to not be affected by it.<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003774.html David, Peter; "A Marvelous Bit of News"; peterdavid.net; [[February 11]], 2006.]</ref> The first new project undertaken by David after entering into the contract, which he announced on [[April 5]], 2006, was writing the dialogue ''[[The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born]]'', the comic book [[spinoff]] of [[Stephen King]]'s ''[[The Dark Tower (series)|The Dark Tower]]'' novels, which would be illustrated by [[Jae Lee]].<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003903.html David, Peter; "KING DAVID"; peterdavid.net; [[April 5]], 2006.]</ref>
David took over Marvel's ''[[She-Hulk]]'' after writer [[Dan Slott]]'s departure, beginning with issue #22.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10890 Richard, Dave; "HEROESCON: PETER DAVID TALKS 'SHE-HULK'"; comicbookresources.com; [[June 16]], 2007.]</ref><ref>[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=116900 Brady, Matt; "HEROES CON/WW PHILLY '07: PETER DAVID TAKES OVER SHE-HULK"; Interview with Peter David; newsarama.com; June 16, 2007.]</ref>
==Novels==
David has written dozens of novels, many of which have appeared on the [[New York Times bestseller list]]. His ''[[Star Trek]]'' novels are among those for which he is best known, including ''[[Q-in-Law]]'', ''[[I, Q]]'', ''Vendetta'', ''[[Q-Squared]]'', and ''[[Imzadi]]'', one of the best-selling Star Trek novels of all time. He created the ongoing novel series, ''[[Star Trek: New Frontier]],'' a spin-off from ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]],'' with [[John J. Ordover]] in 1997. He has also written five ''[[Babylon 5]]'' novels, three of which were originals, two of which were adaptations of the [[tv movie]]s ''[[Thirdspace]]'' and ''[[Babylon 5: In the Beginning|In the Beginning]]''.
His other novel adaptations include those of the movies ''[[The Return of Swamp Thing]]'', ''[[The Rocketeer (film)|The Rocketeer]]'', ''[[Batman Forever]]'', ''[[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]]'', ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'',''[[Spider-Man 3]]'', ''[[Hulk (film)|Hulk]]'', ''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', ''[[Iron Man (film)|Iron Man]]'', and the adaptation of an unused ''[[Alien Nation (TV series)|Alien Nation]]'' television script, "[[Body and Soul]]".
David has also written original [[fantasy]] works. His first novel, ''Howling Mad'', is about a wolf that turns into a human being after being bitten by a [[werewolf]]. His novel ''[[Knight Life]]'', about the reappearance of [[King Arthur]] in modern-day [[New York City]], was also one of his earlier novels, and became a trilogy with the sequels ''[[One Knight Only]]'', and ''[[Fall of Knight]]''. His ''Sir Apropos of Nothing'' fantasy trilogy, ''Sir Apropos of Nothing'', ''The Woad to Wuin'' and ''Tong Lashing'', features characters and settings completely of David’s own creation, as does his 2007 fantasy novel, ''Darkness of the Light'', which is the first in a new series of novels titled ''The Hidden Earth''.
==Other published work==
* Before David became a professional writer, he was a prolific author of [[fan fiction]], including ''[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001443.html The TARDIS at Pooh Corner]''.
* His opinion column "But I Digress" appears in ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'', a monthly comic-book industry newsmagazine.
* David assisted Star Trek actor [[James Doohan]] with Doohan's 1996 [[autobiography]], ''Beam Me Up, Scotty''.
* David's instructional book, ''[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581807309 Writing for Comics with Peter David]'', was published by Impact Books in June 2006.
* David's short story, "Colors Seen by Candlelight", appeared in ''[[Tales of Zorro]]'', the first collection of original [[Zorro]] short fiction ever authorized by [[Zorro Productions, Inc.]] The [[anthology]], edited by [[Richard Dean Starr]], was published by [[Moonstone Books]] in 2008.
==Other media==
David has written for several [[television series]]. He wrote two scripts for ''[[Babylon 5]]'' (the second-season stories ''[[Soul Mates]]'' and ''[[There All the Honor Lies]]''), and one (''Ruling from the Tomb'') for its sequel ''[[Crusade (TV series)|Crusade]]''. With actor/writer [[Bill Mumy]], he is co-creator of the television series ''[[Space Cases]]'', which ran for two seasons on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. He has also written and co-produced several [[film]]s for [[Full Moon Entertainment]] and has made cameo appearances in some of the films as well.
David also had one unpublished script for the fifth season of ''Babylon 5'' called ''[[Gut Reactions]]'' which he wrote with Bill Mumy.<ref>[http://pages.suddenlink.net/padinfo/lostwork.html Peter David: The Lost Works], Corey W. Tacker, 2007-10-05.</ref><ref>[http://www.isnnews.net/zocalo/archive/06-24-07.shtml Babylon 5's The Zocalo Today], Sandra Bruckner, 2007-06-24.</ref>
==Public persona==
On more than one occasion, editorial problems or corporate pressure to modify or re-script his plotlines have prompted David to leave books, particularly his decision to leave Marvel's ''[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]'', due to constantly having to constrain his plots to accommodate crossover events planned around it and other "mutant" titles (such as ''X-Men'', ''X-Force'', etc). When David abruptly left ''The Incredible Hulk'' due to editorial pressures, some of the plot points of the character that David established were reversed by later creative teams. While such creative-editorial conflict is a commonplace occurrence in comics, departures of creators whose books are fan favorites, as David’s often are, tend to generate more notoriety and press within the comic community.
Also as such, David's personality and high visibility in the comics profession has led to creative or personal differences with some of his comic peers, in particular several public disagreements with ''Spawn'' creator [[Todd McFarlane]] through much of the 90s as the comic book company McFarlane's co-founded, Image Comics, came into prominence. This came to a head during a public debate they participated in at [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]]'s Comicfest convention in November 1993, which was moderated by artist [[George Pérez]]. The topic of the debate was McFarlane’s claim that Image was not being treated fairly by the media, and by David’s weekly "But I Digress" column in the ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' in particular. The three judges, Maggie Thompson, editor of the ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'', William Christensen of Wizard press, and John Danovich of the magazine ''Hero Illustrated'', voted 2-1 in favor of David, with Danovich voting the debate a tie.<ref>St. Lawrence, Gary; "The Peter David-Todd McFarlane Debate: Topic: Has Image Comics/Todd McFarlane been treated fairly by the media?"; ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1044; [[November 19]], [[1993]]; Pages 92, 98, 102, 108, 113, 116</ref> David has also engaged in public disagreements with ''[[The Comics Journal]]'' editor [[Gary Groth]],<ref>David, Peter; "Snob Appeal"; ''Comic Buyer's Guide''; "But I Digress" [[January 24]], [[1992]]. Reprinted with explanatory historical note regarding the parody's reference to Groth in the 1994 ''But I Digress'' collection.</ref><ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001226.html David, Peter; "The Last Word"; peterdavid.net; [[December 20]], [[2002]].]</ref> [[Erik Larsen]],<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003396.html David, Peter; "Erik, you ignorant slut"; peterdavid.net; [[September 30]], [[2005]]]</ref> [[John Byrne]],<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/002141.html David, Peter; "Just for laughs"; peterdavid.net; [[October 26]],[[2004]].]</ref><ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004062.html David, Peter; "The Comedy Stylings of John Byrne"; peterdavid.net; [[May 27]], [[2006]].]</ref><ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004716.html David, Peter; "John hauls out yet another old lie"; peterdavid.net; [[August 29]], 2006.]</ref> Marvel Editor-In-Chief [[Joe Quesada]],<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001223.html David, Peter; "YOU CAN STOP TELLING ME"; peterdavid.net; [[December 23]], 2002.]</ref> writer/director [[Kevin Smith (film maker)|Kevin Smith]],<ref>[http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/rage/97590426713192.htm Johnston, Rich; "Pulping, Paying and Poucing - Update"; "Battle of the Bulges"; silverbulletcomicbooks.com]</ref> and DC Comics Vice President and Executive Editor [[Dan DiDio]].<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/004625.html David, Peter; "On Young Justice"; peterdavid.net; [[July 22]], 2006.]</ref>
In an interview with the Girl-Wonder [[podcast]] at [[Dragon*Con]], David stated that his favorite female character of his own creation is Lee, the protagonist of ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]]''. He attributed this to the positive reaction he got from female fans for Lee's character.<ref>[http://girl-wonder.org/4colorheroines/?p=10 Interviews from Dragon*Con: Attack of the Whale She-Rambos], Four Color Heroines, 2007-09-20. Retrieved 2007-11-26.</ref>
==Awards and nominations==
*In 2007 Peter David won the Julie Award named after the late [[Julie Schwartz]].
* In 1992 Peter David was nominated for Best Novel in the [[Prometheus Award]].
* David has also won the Haxtur Award, OZCon Award, ''[[Comics Buyer's Guide]]'' 1995 Fan Awards, Wizard Fan Award Winner 1993, Golden Duck Award for Young Adult Series, UK Comic Art Award, 1993, and Will Eisner Comic Industry Award.<ref>[http://www.dragoncon.org/people/davidp.html Information on Peter David's career; dragoncon.org; 2006]</ref>
==Personal life==
A seminal moment in David's life occurred when he met writer [[Stephen King]] at a book signing, and told him that he was an aspiring writer. King signed David's copy of ''[[Danse Macabre (book)|Danse Macabre]]'' with the inscription, "Good luck with your writing career.", which David now inscribes himself onto books presented to him by fans who tell him the same thing.<ref>Interview with WCSH6 News Center</ref>
In 1977, David married Myra David, whom he met at a ''Star Trek'' convention. Together they had three daughters, Shana, Guinevere and Ariel<ref>David, Peter; ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation: Imzadi]]''; 1992; Back cover flap</ref> By 1998, their marriage was over, and they eventually divorced.<ref>David, Peter; ''Star Trek: The Next Generation: Triangle: Imzadi II''; Dedication page</ref> David began dating Kathleen O'Shea, a puppeteer<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005461.html David, Kathleen; "Ask the Wife a Question"; peterdavid.net; [[June 16]], [[2007]].]</ref> and writer/editor.<ref name="negima"/> After dating for three years, David proposed to O'Shea at the [[Adventurers Club]] in [[Disneyworld]] on [[September 3]], [[2000]].<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/006332.html#more David, Peter; "By Popular Demand"; peterdavid.net; [[July 9]], [[2008]].]</ref> They married on [[May 26]], [[2001]].<ref>[http://kathodavid.malibulist.com/archives/005414.html David, Kathleen; "It's My 6th Wedding Anniversary Today"; No Strings Attached; kathodavid.malibulist.com; May 26, 2007]</ref><ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/005415.html David, Peter; "One Picture is Worth...."; peterdavid.net; May 26, 2007]</ref> Their daughter, Caroline Helen David, was born on [[December 5]], [[2002]],<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001245.html David, Peter; "EVERYBODY OUT OF THE POOL"; peterdavid.net; [[December 5]], 2002]</ref> and named after David's late friend and coworker, Carol Kalish.<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/001238.html David, Peter; "Carol" ''Comic Buyers Guide''; [[October 11]], [[1991]].]</ref>
David is an avid fan of [[bowling]], and a bowler himself, as is his daughter Ariel.<ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003880.html David, Peter; "I-Con"; peterdavid.net; [[March 26]], [[2006]].]</ref><ref>[http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003896.html David, Peter; "Back from Toronto"; peterdavid.net; [[April 2]], 2006]</ref> He is also a fan of the [[New York Mets]].<ref>Greenburg, Carol; ''Star Trek: Enterprise Logs''; 2000; Page 206</ref>
==Bibliography==
* ''Howling Mad'', Ace Books, 1989. ISBN 0-441-34663-4
* ''[[The Rocketeer (film)|The Rocketeer]]'', Bantam, 1991. ISBN 0-553-29322-2
* ''But I Digress'', Krause Publications, 1994. ISBN 0-87341-286-9
* ''The Best of Marvel 1994'' (with [[Mark Gruenwald]]), Marvel Comics, 1995. ISBN 0-7851-0071-7
* ''Soulsearchers & Company: On the Case!'' (with [[Richard Howell]], [[Amanda Conner]], [[Jim Mooney]]), Boffin Books, 1996. ISBN 0-9653109-1-4
* ''DC vs. Marvel Comics'' (with [[Ron Marz]], [[Dan Jurgens]], [[Claudio Castellini]]), DC Comics, 1996.
* ''Onslaught: Eye of the Storm'', Marvel Comics, 1997. ISBN 0-7851-0283-3
* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] Volume 1'' (with LeSean), Dreamwave, 2003. ISBN 0-9732786-8-4
* ''[[Fantastic Four]]'', Pocket Star, 2005. ISBN 1-4165-0980-1
* ''[[Fallen Angel (comics)|Fallen Angel]] Volume 1'' (with [[J. K. Woodward]]), IDW Publishing, 2006. ISBN 1-933239-77-8
* ''[[Red Sonja]] vs. [[Thulsa Doom (character)|Thulsa Doom]]'' (with [[Luke Lieberman]] and [[Will Conrad]]), Dynamite Entertainment, 2006. ISBN 1-933305-96-7
* ''Untold Tales Of The [[New Universe]]'' (with [[Tony Bedard]], [[C. B. Cebulski]], [[Tony Lee]], [[Arnold Pander]], [[Fred Van Lente]], [[Jeff Parker]], [[Javier Paludo]], [[Carmine Di Giandomenico]], [[M. D. Bright]], and [[Leonard Kirk]]), Marvel Comics, 2006. ISBN 0-7851-2185-4
* ''Writing for Comics with Peter David'', Impact Books, 2006. ISBN 1-58180-730-9
* ''Darkness of the Light'', Tor Books, 2007. ISBN 0-765-31173-3
* ''Tigerheart'', Del Rey Books, 2008. ISBN 978-0-345-50159-2
===''Aquaman''===
*''Time and Tide'' (with Kirk Jarvinen), DC Comics (1996), ISBN 1-56389-259-6.
===''Alien Nation''===
* ''Body and Soul'', Pocket Books, 1993. ISBN 0-671-73601-9
===''Babylon 5''===
Based on an outline by [[J. Michael Straczynski]]:
* ''Legions of Fire, Book 1 -- The Long Night of Centauri Prime'', Del Rey, 1999. ISBN 0-345-42718-1
* ''Legions of Fire, Book 2 -- Armies of Light and Dark'', Del Rey, 2000. ISBN 0-345-42719-X
* ''Legions of Fire, Book 3 -- Out of the Darkness'', Del Rey, 2000. ISBN 0-345-42720-3
;Movie Novelizations
Based on a screenplay by J. Michael Straczynski:
* ''In the Beginning'', Del Rey, 1995. ISBN 0-345-48363-4
* ''Thirdspace'', Del Rey, 1998. ISBN 0-345-42454-9
===''Battlestar Galactica''===
* ''Sagittarius Is Bleeding'', Tor Books, 2006. ISBN 0-7653-1607-2
===Batman===
* ''[[Batman Forever]]'' (with [[Janet Scott Batchler]], [[Lee Batchler]], [[Akiva Goldsman]], and [[Bob Kane]]), Warner Books Inc., 1995. ISBN 0-446-60217-5
===''Captain Marvel'' (Marvel Comics)===
* ''Nothing to Lose'', Marvel Entertainment Group, 2003. ISBN 0-7851-1104-2
* ''Crazy Like a Fox'' (with [[Michael Ryan (artist)|Michael Ryan]], [[Paul Azaceta]], [[Chris Sotomayor]], and [[Andy Schmidt]]), Marvel Comics, 2004. ISBN 0-7851-1340-1
* ''Odyssey'' (with Aaron Lopresti), Marvel Comics, 2004. ISBN 0-7851-1530-7
===''Dinotopia'' Digest Novels===
* ''The Maze'', Random House Books, 1998. ISBN 0-679-88264-2
===''Doctor Who''===
* "One Fateful Knight" in the anthology ''[[Short Trips: The Quality of Leadership]]'', [[Big Finish Productions]], 2008. ISBN 978-1-84435-269-2
===''The Incredible Hulk''===
* ''Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, Volume 1'' (with [[Todd McFarlane]]), Marvel Comics, 2005. ISBN 0-7851-1541-2
* ''Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, Volume 2'' (with [[Todd McFarlane]], [[Erik Larsen]], and Jeff Purves), Marvel Comics, 2005. ISBN 0-7851-1878-0
* ''Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, Volume 3'' (with [[Jeff Purves]], [[Alex Saviuk]], and [[Keith Pollard]]), Marvel Comics, 2006. ISBN 0-7851-2095-5
* ''Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, Volume 4'' (with [[Bob Harras]], [[Jeff Purves]], and [[Dan Reed]]), Marvel Comics, 2007. ISBN 0-7851-2096-3
* ''Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, Volume 5'' (With [[Jeff Purves]], [[Dale Keown]], [[Sam Keith]], and [[Angel Medina (artist)|Angel Medina]], Marvel Comics, 2008. ISBN 978-0-7851-2757-4
* ''Ground Zero'', Marvel Comics, 1991. ISBN 0-87135-792-5
* ''Future Imperfect'' (with [[George Pérez]]), Marvel Comics, 1994. ISBN 0-7851-0029-6
* ''What Savage Beast'', Diane Pub Co, 1995. ISBN 0-7567-5967-6
* ''Ghost of the Past'' (with [[Dale Keown]]), Marvel Comics, 1997. ISBN 0-7851-0261-2
* ''Hulk'', Del Rey, 2003. ISBN 0-345-45967-9
* ''Tempest Fugit'' (with [[Lee Weeks]]), Marvel Comics, 2005. ISBN 0-7851-1543-9
* ''The Incredible Hulk'', Del Rey, 2008. ISBN 978-0-345-50699-3
===Modern Arthur===
* ''[[Knight Life]]'', Ace Hardcover, 1987. ISBN 0-441-00936-0
* ''One Knight Only'', Ace, 2003. ISBN 0-441-01174-8
* ''Fall of Knight'', Ace Hardcover, 2006. ISBN 0-441-01402-X
===''Photon''===
Written as David Peters:
* For the Glory (1987)
* High Stakes (1987)
* In Search of Mom (1987)
* This Is Your Life, Bhodi Li (1987)
* Exile (1987)
* Skin Deep (1988)
===''Psi-Man''===
Written as David Peters:
* ''Mind-Force Warrior'', Diamond/Charter, 1990. ISBN 1-55773-399-6
* ''Deathscape'', Diamond/Charter, 1990. ISBN 1-55773-450-X
* ''Main Street D.O.A.'', Diamond/Charter, 1991. ISBN 1-55773-492-5
* ''The Chaos Kid'', Diamond/Charter, 1991. ISBN 0-441-00745-7
* ''Stalker'', Diamond/Charter, 1991. ISBN 1-55773-617-0
* ''Haven'', Diamond/Charter, 1992. ISBN 1-55773-709-6
===''Sir Apropos of Nothing''===
* ''Sir Apropos of Nothing'', Pocket Books, 2002. ISBN 0-7434-1234-6
* ''The Woad to Wuin'', Pocket Star, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-4832-4
* ''Tong Lashing'', Pocket Star, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-4912-6
===''Spider-Man''===
* ''The Amazing Spider-Man: The Death of Jean DeWolff'' (with [[Rich Buckler]]), Marvel Comics, 1991. ISBN 0-87135-704-6
* ''Spider-Man'', Del Rey, 2002. ISBN 0-345-45005-1
* ''Spider-Man 2'', Del Rey, 2004. ISBN 0-345-47054-0
* ''Spider-man 3'', Del Rey, 2007.
* ''Spider-Man: The Other'' (with [[Reginald Hudlin]], [[J. Michael Straczynski]], [[Pat Lee]], [[Mike Wieringo]], and [[Mike Deodato]]), Marvel Comics, 2006. ISBN 0-7851-2188-9
===''Spike''===
* ''[[Spike (Buffyverse)|Spike]]'' (with [[Scott Tipton]] and [[Fernando Goni]]), IDW Publishing, 2006. ISBN 1-60010-030-9
* ''Spike vs. [[Dracula]]'' (with [[Joe Corroney]] and [[Mike Ratera]]), IDW Publishing, 2006. ISBN 1-60010-012-0
===''Spyboy''===
Written with Pop Mhan and Norman Lee.
* ''Deadly Gourmet Affair'', Dark Horse, 1999. ISBN 1-56971-463-0
* ''Trial and Terror'', Dark Horse, 2001. ISBN 1-56971-501-7
* ''Bet Your Life'' (and with Carlos Meglia), Dark Horse, 2001. ISBN 1-56971-617-X
* ''Undercover, Underwear!'', Dark Horse, 2002. ISBN 1-56971-664-1
* ''Spy-School Confidential'', Dark Horse, 2002. ISBN 1-56971-834-2
* ''The M.A.N.G.A. Affair'', Dark Horse, 2003. ISBN 1-56971-984-5
* ''Final Exam'' (and [[Dan Jackson]]), Dark Horse, 2005. ISBN 1-59307-017-9
===''Star Trek''===
* ''The Trial of James T. Kirk'' (with [[James W. Fry]] and [[Gordon Purcell]]), Titan Books, 2006. ISBN 1-84576-315-7
* ''Death Before Dishonor'' (with [[James W. Fry]] and [[Arne Starr]]), 2006. ISBN 1-84576-154-5
;Captain Sulu Adventure
* ''Cacophony'' (with George Takei), Simon & Schuster (Trade Division), 1994. ISBN 0-671-85331-7
;''Captain's Table''
* ''Once Burned'', Pocket Books, 1998. ISBN 0-671-02078-1
;''Deep Space Nine''
* ''The Siege'', Pocket Books, 1993.
* ''Wrath of the Prophets'' (with Robert Greenberger and [[Michael Jan Friedman]]), Pocket Books, 1997. ISBN 0-671-53817-9
;''Gateways''
* ''Cold Wars'', Pocket Books, 2001. ISBN 0-671-04242-4
* ''What Lay Beyond'' (with [[Diane Carey]], [[Keith R. A. DeCandido]], [[Christie Golden]], Robert Greenberger, [[Susan Wright]]), Pocket Books, 2002. ISBN 0-7434-5683-1
;''Starfleet Academy''
* ''Worf's First Adventure'', Simon & Schuster, 1993. ISBN 0-671-85212-4
* ''Line of Fire'', Simon & Schuster, 1993. ISBN 0-671-87085-8
* ''Starfleet Academy -- Survival'', Simon & Schuster, 1994. ISBN 0-671-85214-0
;''[[Star Trek: New Frontier|New Frontier]]''
* ''House of Cards'', Pocket Books, 1997. ISBN 0-671-01395-5
* ''Into the Void'', Pocket Books, 1997. ISBN 0-671-01396-3
* ''The Two Front War'', Pocket Books, 1997. ISBN 0-671-01397-1
* ''End Game'', Pocket Books, 1997. ISBN 0-671-01398-X
* ''Martyr'', Pocket Books, 1998. ISBN 0-671-02036-6
* ''Fire on High'', Pocket Books, 1998. ISBN 0-671-02037-4
* ''Star Trek: New Frontier'' (collection), Pocket Books, 1998. ISBN 0-671-01978-3
* ''The Quiet Place'', Pocket Books, 1999. ISBN 0-671-02079-X
* ''Dark Allies'', Pocket Books, 1999. ISBN 0-671-02080-3
* ''Double Time'' (graphic novel), DC Comics, 2000. ISBN 1-56389-760-1
* ''Excalibur, Book 1: Requiem'', Pocket Books, 2000. ISBN 0-671-04238-6
* ''Excalibur, Book 2: Renaissance'', Pocket Books, 2000. ISBN 0-671-04239-4
* ''Excalibur, Book 3: Restoration'', Pocket Books, 2001. ISBN 0-7434-1064-5
* ''Being Human'', Pocket Books, 2001. ISBN 0-671-04240-8
* ''Gods Above'', Pocket Books, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-1858-1
* ''Stone and Anvil'', Pocket Books, 2004. ISBN 0-7434-9618-3
* ''After the Fall'', Pocket Books, 2004. ISBN 0-7434-9185-8
* ''Missing in Action'', Pocket Books, 2006. ISBN 1-4165-1080-X
;''The Next Generation''
* ''Strike Zone'', Pocket Books, 1989. ISBN 0-671-74647-2
* ''A Rock and a Hard Place'', Pocket Books, 1990. ISBN 0-671-74142-X
* ''[[Vendetta]]'', Pocket Books, 1991. ISBN 0-671-74145-4
* ''Q-In-Law'', Pocket Books, 1991. ISBN 0-8359-1105-5
* ''[[Imzadi]]'', Pocket Books, 1993. ISBN 0-671-02610-0
* ''[[Q-Squared]]'', Pocket Books, 1994. ISBN 0-671-89151-0
* ''Double Helix -- Double or Nothing'', Pocket Books, 1999. ISBN 0-671-03478-2
* ''Imzadi II: Triangle'', Pocket Books, 1999. ISBN 0-671-02538-4
* ''I, Q'' (with [[John de Lancie]]), Pocket Books, 2000. ISBN 0-671-02444-2
* ''Imazadi Forever'', Pocket Books, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-8510-6
* ''Before Dishonor'', Pocket Books, 2007. ISBN 1-4165-2742-7
;''The Original Series''
* ''[[Beam Me Up, Scotty]]'' (with [[James Doohan]]), 1996. ISBN 0-671-52056-3
* ''The Rift'', Pocket Books, 1991. ISBN 0-671-74796-7
* ''The Disinherited'' (with [[Michael Jan Friedman]] and Robert Greenberger), Pocket Books, 1992. ISBN 0-671-77958-3
* ''The Captain's Daughter'', Pocket Books, 1995. ISBN 0-671-52047-4
===''Supergirl''===
* ''Supergirl'' (with Gary Frank and Terry Dodson), DC Comics, 1998. ISBN 1-56389-410-6
* ''Many Happy Returns'' (written with [[Ed Benes]]), DC Comics, 2003. ISBN 1-4012-0085-0
===''Wolverine''===
* ''Essential [[Wolverine]] Volume 1'' (with [[Chris Claremont]], [[Archie Goodwin (comics)|Archie Goodwin]], [[John Buscema]], [[Bill Sienkiewicz]], and [[John Byrne]]), Marvel Comics, 2005. ISBN 0-7851-1867-5
* ''Wolverine Classic Volume 3'' (with [[John Buscema]]), Marvel Comics, 2006. ISBN 0-7851-2053-X
===''X-Factor''===
* ''X-Factor Visionaries: Peter David volume 1'' (with [[Larry Stroman]]), Marvel Comics, 2005. ISBN 0-7851-1872-1
* ''X-Factor Visionaries: Peter David volume 2'' (with [[Larry Stroman]]), Marvel Comics, 2007.
* ''X-Factor'' #55
* ''X-Factor'' #70 - 90
* ''[[Jamie Madrox#MadroX|MadroX]]: Multiple Choice'' (with [[Pablo Raimondi]]), Marvel Comics, 2005. ISBN 0-7851-1500-5
* ''X-Factor volume 1: The Longest Night'' (with [[Ryan Sook]]), Marvel Comics, 2006. ISBN 0-7851-1817-9
* ''X-Factor volume 2: Life and Death Matters'' (with [[Ariel Olivetti]]), Marvel Comics, 2007.
* ''X-Factor volume 3: Many Lives of Madrox'' (with [[Pablo Raimondi]]), Marvel Comics, 2007.
* ''X-Factor'' 1 - ? (2005 - present)
===''Young Justice''===
* ''Young Justice #1-55'' (With Todd Nauck and Larry Stucker), DC Comics, 1998-2003.
* ''Young Justice: A League of Their Own'' (with Todd Nauck), DC Comics, 2000. ISBN 1-84023-197-1.
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.peterdavid.net Peter David's official site]
* [http://www.peterdavid.info www.peterdavid.info - Fan-maintained comprehensive bibliography]
===Interviews===
* [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=11738 X-POSITION Week 21: Peter David], [[Comic Book Resources]], October 18, 2007
* [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=12004 X-POSITION Week 26: Peter David], [[Comic Book Resources]], November 20, 2007
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