When was Jim Shooter born and where did he grow up?
Jim Shooter was born on the 27th of September 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up with parents Ken and Eleanor Shooter who were of Polish descent.
Questions about Jim Shooter
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How old was Jim Shooter when he sold his first professional comic book story?
Jim Shooter began selling stories regularly by fourteen years old. Adventure Comics issue three hundred forty-six marked his professional debut in July 1966.
What year did Jim Shooter become editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics?
January first 1978 saw him succeed Archie Goodwin as ninth editor-in-chief. Shooter managed creative decisions from New York headquarters while Stan Lee moved to Los Angeles overseeing animation projects.
Why did Jim Shooter leave Marvel Comics in 1987?
Shooter was fired from Marvel on April fifteenth 1987 due to conflicts over editorial control and creator autonomy. Complaints arose about his dictatorial style within the Bullpen office regarding deadlines and restrictions.
Which companies did Jim Shooter found after leaving Marvel Comics?
Shooter founded Voyager Communications alongside investors which led to Valiant Comics entering the market in 1989. Defiant Comics launched early 1993 after Shooter left Valiant, followed by Broadway Comics emerging in 1995.