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Many of us grew up watching DC superheroes like Batman and Superman on TV and one of the writer responsible for one of the most iconic Batman cartoon series has passed.
The famed comic book and television writer Martin Pasko has passed away at the age of 65 due to natural causes.
The news was confirmed by a long-time friend Alan Brennert that wrote, “we're all braced for bad news during these terrible times, but nothing could have prepared me for the call I received this morning telling me that my old and dear friend Martin Pasko passed away last night.”
The writer won an Emmy award for his work on Batman: The Animated Series and also worked on other movies and shows like Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, The Twilight Zone, Max Headroom and more.
Martin also worked with Warner Brothers group to develop the famous series Smallville and Birds of Prey!
Former DC Comics boss wrote a heartfelt tribute for Martin saying, “The odds are you've read his work, credited or not, or enjoyed a comic or cartoon or tv show or even a theme park event he made better, even as he relentlessly complained about the difficulties of making it as good as it 'should' be.”
"Marty didn't have a genius for making anything easy (especially for him), but he had a real genius for making creative magic. Go read one of his stories or watch one of his shows, and raise a glass to a writer who always gave you his all."
Martin’s comics career also includes his work in Superman, Superman Family, Justice League of America, Wonder Woman, Saga of the Swamp Thing and more.
"He was also a kind, generous friend who, among other things, helped me get through one of the worst periods of my life, when I'd lost someone who was very dear to me,” Alan continued in his post.
"And now it is Marty himself whom I have lost, and it is difficult to find the words to express my grief. All I can think to say to him is: Thank you for writing that first letter to me and becoming part of my life. Thank you for being there when I needed you; I tried to be there when you needed me. Goodbye, Marty; goodbye, my brother. I will love you, and miss you, always."
Thank you for making Batman our childhood memory and the entertainment that you’ve bought us. Rest in peace, Martin Pasko.
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