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Jim Shooter, Marvel Editor-In-Chief Through Crucial 80s Era, Dies At 73
- Jim Shooter, the former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics and a major figure in the comic book world, passed away at 73 after enduring an extended struggle with esophageal cancer, as announced on June 30, 2023.
- Shooter began his career writing for DC at 14, moved to Marvel in 1976, and became editor-in-chief in 1978 amid a transitioning comics market.
- He guided Marvel during a highly productive period in the 1980s, pioneering industry-first initiatives such as a companywide storyline that spanned multiple titles with the 1984 Secret Wars mini-series, and establishing a system to compensate creators with royalties.
- During Shooter's leadership, Marvel commanded more than 80% of the US comic book market, and Bill Sienkiewicz noted that although Shooter divided opinions, his intense passion for his work was undeniable.
- Following his departure from Marvel in 1987, Shooter helped establish Valiant Comics, a publisher that for a time rivaled the industry's leading companies and left a lasting, multifaceted impact on the comic book landscape.
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Disappeared on Monday at the age of 73, this prodigy ex-scenarian became editor-in-chief of Marvel in 1978 was the craftsman of the creative boom of the company in the years 1980.
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Jim Shooter, former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief, dies at 73
Jim Shooter, a key figure in the comic book industry and former Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, has died at 73 after battling esophageal cancer. His work transformed editorial standards and introduced iconic characters, leaving a lasting impact on the medium.
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