Peter B. Gillis

Peter B. Gillis was an American comic book writer born on December 19, 1952, who died on June 20, 2024. He is best known for his work at Marvel Comics and First Comics during the 1980s, particularly for creating the series *Strikeforce: Morituri* and writing the digitally drawn comic *Shatter*. Gillis entered the comics industry in 1980 and remained active until 2020, credited as writer on 121 issues. His most frequent assignments included *The Defenders*, *Strikeforce: Morituri*, *Micronauts*, *Gammarauders Comic Book*, *Eternals*, and *Doctor Strange*. His signature style blended science fiction with human drama, often exploring themes of sacrifice and heroism. Among his notable collaborations were working with artists like Brent Anderson on *Strikeforce: Morituri* and Mike Saenz on *Shatter*. He co-created the *Strikeforce: Morituri* concept, a series about superhuman volunteers who knew their powers would kill them within a year. Later in life, Gillis continued writing for various publishers, though his most influential period remained the 1980s. His legacy includes pioneering digital comic creation with *Shatter* and crafting one of Marvel’s most distinctive team books. He received no major awards listed in available records, but his work is remembered for its thoughtful, character-driven storytelling.