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Gerry Conway, Who Created Iconic Marvel and DC Characters, Dies at 73

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May 4, 2026

[#item_full_content] Conway “created some of the most memorable stories and characters of all time,” Marvel president Kevin Feige said in a statement Read More

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Gerry Conway, Who Created Iconic Marvel and DC Characters, Dies at 73

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