Robert N. Skir (born 3 January 1961) is a writer best known for his work in television animation on shows including X-Men,[1] Gargoyles, , and Spider-Man. He co-created and served as Story Editor on programs including Transformers: Beast Machines,[2] Extreme Ghostbusters, , and DinoSquad, and co-developed the series . From 1991 to 2003, he frequently collaborated with Marty Isenberg.
His work on the series 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. 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.
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