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Robert N. Skir (born 3 January 1961) is a writer best known for his work in television animation on shows including X-Men: The Animated Series , [1] Gargoyles , Batman: The Animated Series , and Spider-Man: The Animated Series . He co-created and served as Story Editor on programs including Transformers: Beast Machines , [2] Extreme Ghostbusters , Godzilla: The Series , and DinoSquad , and co-developed the series X-Men: Evolution . From 1991 to 2003, he frequently collaborated with Marty Isenberg.
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His work on the series Beast Machines: Transformers was highly controversial, gaining favor among new viewers but polarizing many—but not all—longtime Transformers fans. Since then, the show has gained a cult following, consisting partially of fans who rejected the show when it first aired.[ citation needed ] His short story "Singularity Ablyss" was published in the anthology Transformers: Legends.
Skir's work on the Pocket Dragon Adventures episode "Festival of Lights" earned him a nomination for the Humanitas Award.
Skir has taught numerous classes in Animation Writing at UCLA's Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media.
