Martin Pasko facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Martin Pasko |
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| Born | Jean-Claude Rochefort August 4, 1954 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | May 10, 2020 (aged 65) North Hills, California |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Area(s) | Writer |
| Pseudonym(s) | Patti Enders Kyle Christopher |
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Notable works
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Superman Dr. Fate The DC Vault Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (co-writer) |
| Awards | Daytime Emmy Award, 1993, Batman: The Animated Series Inkpot Award, 2013 |
Martin Joseph "Marty" Pasko (born Jean-Claude Rochefort; August 4, 1954 – May 10, 2020) was a talented writer from Canada. He was famous for writing comic books and television shows.
Marty Pasko worked for many different comic book companies. However, he is best known for his superhero stories for DC Comics. He wrote about Superman in many ways, including comic books, animated TV shows, and even a newspaper comic strip. He also helped create a new version of the character Doctor Fate in 1975.
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Marty Pasko's Early Life & Career
Marty Pasko was born as Jean-Claude Rochefort in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. When he was a teenager, he loved comic books so much that he often wrote letters to the editors of comic book magazines. He even helped create his own fan magazine called Fantazine.
After going to college, Pasko moved to New York. His friend, writer Mike Friedrich, encouraged him to try writing comics. Being known from the letter columns helped Pasko get his stories noticed by editors.
Pasko's Comic Book Adventures
Writing for DC Comics in the 1970s
Marty Pasko's first published comic story was in Creepy magazine in 1973. Soon after, he started working for DC Comics. This began his long connection with Superman.
Pasko started writing backup stories for Superman comics in 1974. From 1977 to 1979, he became the main writer for the Superman comic book series. He also helped launch DC Comics Presents, a comic where Superman teamed up with other heroes. Pasko also created new villains like the Atomic Skull and the Master Jailer.
He wrote for The Superman Family comic, focusing on characters like Jimmy Olsen and Supergirl. Pasko also wrote the The World's Greatest Superheroes newspaper comic strip, which mostly featured Superman.
In 1975, Pasko wrote a Doctor Fate story that changed the character. He added the idea that the spirit of Nabu lived in Doctor Fate's helmet. This spirit would take control of Kent Nelson (Doctor Fate's secret identity) when he wore the helmet. Pasko also wrote for Wonder Woman and Justice League of America during this time.
Pasko's Work in the 1980s
In the 1980s, Marty Pasko started writing for Marvel Comics. He was the main writer for their Star Trek comic book series. He also wrote for the Star Trek newspaper comic strip.
In 1982, Pasko helped bring back the character Swamp Thing in a new series called Saga of the Swamp Thing. He left the series after 19 issues, and another famous writer, Alan Moore, took over. Pasko also contributed to Action Comics and the Blackhawk comic series.
Comics in the 1990s & 2000s
In 1994, Pasko wrote the Marvel Comics series Gargoyles, based on a popular Disney TV show. He then returned to DC Comics to work as an editor. In this role, he managed special projects, including custom comics and licensed titles like Star Trek. He also helped create and edit the horror comedy comic Gross Point.
During his time as an editor at DC, Pasko continued to write. He worked on Impulse and the comic book version of the movie Superman Returns. He also helped Warner Bros. Studios with their animated shows and movies based on DC characters.
Marty Pasko's Television Career
Live-Action TV Shows
In the 1980s, Marty Pasko worked as a writer and story editor for many live-action TV shows. These included Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Fantasy Island, and The Twilight Zone. He also worked on popular shows like Max Headroom and Roseanne.
Animated TV Shows
Pasko started writing for animated TV shows in 1980. He wrote several episodes of Thundarr the Barbarian. He even came up with the name for the character Ookla the Mok!
He wrote for many other well-known animated series, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Exosquad, Teen Wolf, Berenstain Bears, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, and My Little Pony.
In the early 1990s, Pasko joined Warner Bros. Animation to work on Batman: The Animated Series. For his amazing work on this show, he won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1993. He also helped write the animated movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
Later Work & Legacy
In the 2000s, Marty Pasko worked on non-fiction books about popular culture. He wrote The DC Vault and helped write The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. He also wrote a children's book called Superman: Prankster of Prime Time. Pasko also worked as a consultant for gaming companies and continued to write comics as a freelancer.
Family Life
Marty Pasko was married to Judith Faye for thirty years. They had one child, Simcha, who became a journalist. They had been separated for ten years when he passed away.
Death
Marty Pasko passed away from natural causes on May 10, 2020, at the age of 65.
Television and Film Credits
Television
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1980)
- Thundarr the Barbarian (1980)
- Blackstar (1981)
- Goldie Gold and Action Jack (1981)
- The Incredible Hulk (1982)
- Fantasy Island (1983)
- Mister T (1983): seasons 1-2
- The Berenstain Bears (1985)
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985)
- The Twilight Zone (1985)
- My Little Pony (1986)
- Max Headroom (1987)
- Superman (1988)
- Simon & Simon (1988)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1988, 1990)
- Free Spirit (1989)
- Roseanne (1989)
- Bucky O’Hare and the Toad Wars (1991)
- The Legend of Prince Valiant (1992)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1993)
- Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1993)
- Exosquad (1994)
- Mega Man (1994)
- The Tick (1994)
- Skysurfer Strike Force (1995): as Kyle Christopher
- Cannon Busters (2019)
Film
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
