Jim Shooter

We are excited to announce that the legendary Jim Shooter will be joining us for FarleyCon Pop Culture & Comic Book Expo 2025! Come celebrate with us as we honor G.I. Joe and the 41st anniversary of Marvel’s Secret Wars, one of the most iconic comic book events ever, with the man who brought it to life!

Jim Shooter begun his writing journey at DC Comics at the age of 13 in 1965. Through high school, he honed his skills, handling everything from storytelling to cover design.
In 1976, Marvel Comics recognized Shooter’s extraordinary talent, bringing him on board as an associate editor. By 1978, he ascended to the prestigious position of Editor in Chief. Under his visionary leadership, Marvel thrived, as he introduced groundbreaking benefits and incentives for creators, ushering in a decade of unparalleled creativity and success.
Jim Shooter’s indelible mark extends to his writing, where he crafted notable series like “The Avengers” and the groundbreaking “Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars.” Beyond that, he spearheaded the creative teams behind iconic franchises like G.I. Joe and Transformers.
Venturing into new horizons, Shooter founded Voyager Communications in 1989, assuming roles as CEO, President, Editor in Chief, and principal creator. His VALIANT imprint produced critically acclaimed titles such as Magnus Robot Fighter, Solar Man of the Atom, Harbinger, X-O Manowar, UNITY, and more.