Rozanski: Jim Shooter Returns?

jcdenton · Post by **jcdenton** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:08 pm

Very interesting news from the latest Mile High Comics newsletter:

While I greatly enjoyed seeing the museum, I have to tell you that my two favorite moments were being able to see my friends Jim Shooter and also Helen Hamilton and her daughter Summer Hamilton. Seeing Jim was a particular delight, as our time together has been limited during the past couple of years. After stints at Marvel Comics (where he was Editor-in-Chief from 1978-1987), Valiant (which he founded), Defiant (which he founded), and Broadway Comics (which he also founded) Jim disappeared from the comics industry. For nearly a decade now he's been working with a video game company in New York, writing scenarios for them and helping with their marketing. The incredibly exciting news that Jim brought to the museum opening, however, is that he's now being courted by several companies to rejoin the comics world. Given our decades of close friendship, Jim confided the details of these offers to me, and then asked me for my opinion as to which one he should most avidly pursue. Quite frankly, I couldn't pick one deal over another. They all sounded extremely promising, so I guess it's going to boil down to whom ever presents Jim with the best contract, the soonest. Suffice it to say, however, that I fully expect Jim Shooter to be back in the comics world very soon. That would be a wonderful development, as this industry could well benefit from once again having Jim Shooter's drive and talent.

Technique · Post by **Technique** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:23 pm

jcdenton wrote:Very interesting news from the latest Mile High Comics newsletter:

While I greatly enjoyed seeing the museum, I have to tell you that my two favorite moments were being able to see my friends Jim Shooter and also Helen Hamilton and her daughter Summer Hamilton. Seeing Jim was a particular delight, as our time together has been limited during the past couple of years. After stints at Marvel Comics (where he was Editor-in-Chief from 1978-1987), VALIANT (which he founded), Defiant (which he founded), and Broadway Comics (which he also founded) Jim disappeared from the comics industry. For nearly a decade now he's been working with a video game company in New York, writing scenarios for them and helping with their marketing. The incredibly exciting news that Jim brought to the museum opening, however, is that he's now being courted by several companies to rejoin the comics world. Given our decades of close friendship, Jim confided the details of these offers to me, and then asked me for my opinion as to which one he should most avidly pursue. Quite frankly, I couldn't pick one deal over another. They all sounded extremely promising, so I guess it's going to boil down to whom ever presents Jim with the best contract, the soonest. Suffice it to say, however, that I fully expect Jim Shooter to be back in the comics world very soon. That would be a wonderful development, as this industry could well benefit from once again having Jim Shooter's drive and talent.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:31 pm

Dino, hurry up and make the man an offer!!

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:03 pm

This is incredible news. Looking forward to seeing ol' Jim back in action!

GJB · Post by **GJB** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:14 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:Dino, hurry up and make the man an offer!!

Amen to that.

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:23 pm

Great news

Does anybody know how reliable Mile High Comics Newsletter is as a source?

Have they reported possibilities before that came to fruition or are they full of it?

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:25 pm

I get the impression that Chuck is pretty in the know as far as the comics industry.

dac55 · Post by **dac55** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:33 pm

I hope and pray that he goes with Valiant.

David

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:39 pm

I'm with ya Dave!

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:43 pm

GJB wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Dino, hurry up and make the man an offer!!
Amen to that.

Offer him what? a legal battle? Seriously, what can they offer at this point besides jack and squat.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:45 pm

I think it's safe to think Valiant Entertainment is ONE of the companies talking to Jim Shooter.....It makes complete sence....

-Brian

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:54 pm

betterthanezra wrote:I think it's safe to think VALIANT Entertainment is ONE of the companies talking to Jim Shooter.....It makes complete sence....

-Brian

And HOW do you know this???

Valiant Entertainment has enough trouble just getting their ebay invoices right.

Please.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:59 pm

jedimarley wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:I think it's safe to think VALIANT Entertainment is ONE of the companies talking to Jim Shooter.....It makes complete sence....

-Brian
And HOW do you know this???

VALIANT Entertainment has enough trouble just getting their ebay invoices right.

Please.

They are ONE company thats talked to him.....that doesn't mean anything at this point.....

Just what are you buying from there Ebay store to know this?

-Brian

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:06 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
jedimarley wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:I think it's safe to think VALIANT Entertainment is ONE of the companies talking to Jim Shooter.....It makes complete sence....

-Brian
And HOW do you know this???

VALIANT Entertainment has enough trouble just getting their ebay invoices right.

Please.
They are ONE company thats talked to him.....that doesn't mean anything at this point.....

Just what are you buying from there Ebay store to know this?

-Brian

So they've talked to him? They've talked to Massarsky too. I doubt Jim will want to give it a third go round.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:15 pm

*SQUEE* Massarsky

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:16 pm

heh. my first <skree>

dac55 · Post by **dac55** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:20 pm

400yrs wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
jedimarley wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:I think it's safe to think VALIANT Entertainment is ONE of the companies talking to Jim Shooter.....It makes complete sence....

-Brian
And HOW do you know this???

VALIANT Entertainment has enough trouble just getting their ebay invoices right.

Please.
They are ONE company thats talked to him.....that doesn't mean anything at this point.....

Just what are you buying from there Ebay store to know this?

-Brian
So they've talked to him? They've talked to Massarsky too. I doubt Jim will want to give it a third go round.

I would hope that they would make him a better deal than any one else. I know I would work with Shotter if it was me that bought Valiant.

David

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:25 pm

dac55 wrote:
I would hope that they would make him a better deal than any one else. I know I would work with Shotter if it was me that bought VALIANT.

David

Of course. You'd want the best. But would the best want something that has failed twice on him already? I think if Marvel, DC, or Dark Horse.... hell even Image... were to offer him something, he may be apt to go that direction because they are proven companies.

dellamorte · Post by **dellamorte** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:29 pm

Interesting. Whatever it is I'm in.

bamaphilosopher · Post by **bamaphilosopher** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:06 pm

Please be true! Please be true! Please be true!

Oh, but wait! My wallet! My wallet!

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:55 pm

Unblessed wrote:
GJB wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Dino, hurry up and make the man an offer!!
Amen to that.
Offer him what? a legal battle? Seriously, what can they offer at this point besides jack and squat.

So give up all hope just like that eh? I prefer to keep the faith alive.

dac55 · Post by **dac55** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:58 pm

400yrs wrote:
dac55 wrote:
I would hope that they would make him a better deal than any one else. I know I would work with Shotter if it was me that bought VALIANT.

David
Of course. You'd want the best. But would the best want something that has failed twice on him already? I think if Marvel, DC, or Dark Horse.... hell even Image... were to offer him something, he may be apt to go that direction because they are proven companies.

Money might not be everthing. And we all fall and half to pick our selfs up.

David

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:07 pm

It was Jim's vision that made Valiant great and I'm sure he knows that from the downward spiral into oblivion the company took after they ousted him. Hopefully, he wants to continue what he started.... making the best comic book universe this side of Marvel of the early sixties.

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:32 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:
Unblessed wrote:
GJB wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Dino, hurry up and make the man an offer!!
Amen to that.
Offer him what? a legal battle? Seriously, what can they offer at this point besides jack and squat.
So give up all hope just like that eh? I prefer to keep the faith alive.

"Ok, Jim. We have the universe. Well, just the concepts really. You have to rename everything. Oh and Magnus, Solar, and Turok are rightout. Ready? GO!"

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:35 pm

Unblessed wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
Unblessed wrote:
GJB wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Dino, hurry up and make the man an offer!!
Amen to that.
Offer him what? a legal battle? Seriously, what can they offer at this point besides jack and squat.
So give up all hope just like that eh? I prefer to keep the faith alive.
"Ok, Jim. We have the universe. Well, just the concepts really. You have to rename everything. Oh and Magnus, Solar, and Turok are rightout. Ready? GO!"

Yeah, you're right. Fold up the tent, it's over.

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