Jim Shooter
Comic Writer / Editor
USA
Biography:
Jim Shooter started writing Superman and other titles for DC Comics at
the age of 13 in 1965. He worked his way through high school writing
stories, laying out pages and designing covers.
He was hired by Marvel Comics in 1976 as associate editor and in 1978
became Editor in Chief. He introduced benefits, royalties and other
incentives for creators that attracted a legion of phenomenal talents
who., under his oversight, authored a decade of brilliant creativity
and unparalleled success. Jim wrote several notable series including
the Avengers and Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars. He also headed up
the creative teams that developed G.I. Joe and Transformers.
Jim went on to found Voyager Communications in 1989, where he was the
CEO and President. He also served as Editor in Chief, principal
creator, head writer and occasional artist for the highly acclaimed
comics published under the VALIANT imprint, which included Magnus
Robot Fighter, Solar Man of the Atom, Harbinger, X-O Manowar, UNITY
and more.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2023
- GalaxyCon Austin 2023 - September 1-3, 2023 in Austin, TX, USA
- Huntington Comic & Toy Con 2023 - August 12-13, 2023 in Huntington, WV, USA
- GalaxyCon Raleigh 2023 - July 27-30, 2023 in Raleigh, NC, USA
- Heroes Convention 2023 - June 16-18, 2023 in Charlotte, NC, USA
- Incredible Con 2023 - June 10-11, 2023 in North Charleston, SC, USA
- Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023 - June 2-4, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Tidewater Comicon 2023 - May 20-21, 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA
- Big Lick Comic Con NoVa 2023 - April 15-16, 2023 in Chantilly, VA, USA
- MegaCon Orlando 2023 - March 30 - April 2, 2023 in Orlando, FL, USA
- Fan Expo Cleveland 2023 - March 24-26, 2023 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- Hall of Heroes Comic Con 2023 - March 4-5, 2023 in Elkhart, IN, USA
- Fan Expo New Orleans 2023 - January 6-8, 2023 in New Orleans, LA, USA 2022
- GalaxyCon Columbus 2022 - December 2-4, 2022 in Columbus, OH, USA
- Long Island Comic Book Expo 2022 - November 19-20, 2022 in Melville, NY, USA
- New York Comic Con 2022 - October 6-9, 2022 in New York, NY, USA
- London Comic Con 2022 - September 17-18, 2022 in London, ON
- Tucson Comic Con 2022 - September 2-4, 2022 in Tucson, AZ, USA
- Big Lick Comic Con 2022 - August 6-7, 2022 in Roanoke, VA, USA
- TerrifiCon 2022 - July 29-31, 2022 in Uncasville, CT, USA
- Springfield Comic Con 2022 - July 23, 2022 in Springfield, MA, USA
- Capital City Comic Con 2022 - July 8-10, 2022 in Lansing, MI, USA
- Huntington Comic & Toy Con 2022 - June 4-5, 2022 in Huntington, WV, USA
- MegaCon Orlando 2022 - May 19-22, 2022 in Orlando, FL, USA
- Big Lick Comic Con NoVa 2022 - May 14-15, 2022 in Chantilly, VA, USA
- South Texas Comic Con 2022 - April 22-24, 2022 in McAllen, TX, USA
- Indiana Comic Convention 2022 - April 15-17, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2022 - March 24-27, 2022 in Lexington, KY, USA
Toronto Comicon 2022 - March 18-20, 2022 in Toronto, ONCancelled Appearance- Great Lakes Comic Convention 2022 - February 25-26, 2022 in Warren, MI, USA
- Pensacon 2022 - February 18-20, 2022 in Pensacola, FL, USA 2021
- CharlestonCon 2021 - November 20, 2021 in North Charleston, SC, USA
- Empire Comic Fest 2021 - November 13, 2021 in Rochester, NY, USA
- Super Jersey Comic Expo 2021 - November 6, 2021 in Holmdel, NJ, USA
- Giant-Size Charlotte Mini-Con 2021 - November 6-7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC, USA
- Baltimore Comic-Con 2021 - October 22-24, 2021 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- Wizard World Chicago 2021 - October 15-17, 2021 in Rosemont, IL, USA
- Big Apple Comic Con 2021 - September 25-26, 2021 in New York, NY, USA
- NashvilleCon 2021 - September 25, 2021 in Nashville, TN, USA
- Cincinnati Comic Expo 2021 - September 17-19, 2021 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- El Paso Comic Con 2021 - September 10-12, 2021 in El Paso, TX, USA
- Fan Expo Boston 2021 - September 3-5, 2021 in Boston, MA, USA
- FarleyCon 2021 - August 14, 2021 in East Ridge, TN, USA
- MegaCon Orlando 2021 - August 12-15, 2021 in Orlando, FL, USA
- GalaxyCon Raleigh 2021 - July 29 - August 1, 2021 in Raleigh, NC, USA
- NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza 2021 - July 2-4, 2021 in Boxborough, MA, USA
- Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo 2021 - April 9-11, 2021 in Huntsville, AL, USA
Sac Comic-Con 2021 - March 21, 2021 in Sacramento, CA, USAConvention CancelledCharlestonCon 2021 - March 7, 2021 in North Charleston, SC, USAConvention Postponed 2020CharlestonCon 2020 - October 25, 2020 in North Charleston, SC, USAConvention Cancelled- MissouriCon 2020 - October 17, 2020 in Kansas City, MO, USA
NashvilleCon 2020 - August 22, 2020 in Nashville, TN, USAConvention PostponedSac Comic-Con 2020 - June 7, 2020 in Sacramento, CA, USAConvention CancelledKingston ComiCon 2020 - April 26, 2020 in Kingston, ONConvention CancelledBrockville ComiCon 2020 - April 25, 2020 in Brockville, ONConvention CancelledFantastiCon Toledo 2020 - March 14-15, 2020 in Toledo, OH, USAConvention Postponed- ClarksvilleCon 2020 - March 7, 2020 in Clarksville, TN, USA
- Fayetteville AR Comic Show 2020 - February 29 - March 1, 2020 in Fayetteville, AR, USA 2019
- SW-FloridaCon 2019 - November 23, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL, USA
- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2019 - November 8-10, 2019 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Markham Comicon 2019 - November 3, 2019 in Markham, ON
- Belleville ComiCon 2019 - November 2, 2019 in Belleville, ON 2017
- Calgary Expo 2017 - April 27-30, 2017 in Calgary, AB
53 confirmed guest appearances