Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter Dies at 73
Jim Shooter, who used to be the big boss at Marvel Comics, has passed away.
He was a comic book writer from a young age, even working on Superman and Supergirl!
He later became the Editor-in-Chief at Marvel, which meant he was in charge of many comic books and helped create some famous characters.
After Marvel, he started his own comic book companies, though some didn't last very long.
He was also recognized for his work with awards.
Former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter has died at the age of 73.
Shooter's death was announced by comic writer Mark Waid on Facebook.
Shooter began writing comics at 13 and worked for DC Comics on titles like Superman.
He was Editor-in-Chief at Marvel, introducing iconic characters and overseeing major titles.
Shooter later co-founded Voyager Communications and Valiant Comics and established Defiant and Broadway Comics.
- Who
- Jim Shooter, former Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics.
- What
- Former Marvel editor-in-chief Jim Shooter has died.
- When
- Shooter died at the age of 73.
- Where
- The article does not specify the location of his death.
- Why
- Shooter died after a long struggle with esophageal cancer.
- Deceased
- Jim Shooter
- Age at Death
- 73
- Cause of Death
- Esophageal cancer
- Notable Role
- Editor-in-Chief at Marvel Comics
- Companies Founded
- Valiant Comics, Defiant Comics, Broadway Comics