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Chuck Patton

Francis Chuck Pattonis anAfrican-Americancomics artistandanimator.He is best known for his work onDC Comics'Justice League of Americain the 1980s, specifically for the period in which the team relocated to Detroit and was staffed with new, multicultural super-heroes. With writerGerry Conway,Patton createdGypsyandVibe,as well as redesigningVixenandSteel, The Indestructible Man.

Chuck Patton
BornFrancis Chuck Patton
August 19, 1956
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Penciller
Notable works
Justice League of America
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program,1999

Career

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Comics

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A self-taught comics artist, although with a degree in art,[1]Patton's influences includedJosé Luis García-López,John Buscema,Gil Kane,Neal Adams,andDick Giordano.Patton was interested in journalism,[1]but was enticed into a comics career in large part thanks to Giordano[2]by then a top executive at DC. Patton entered the comics industry in 1983 by penciling a brief run ofCreeperback-up stories inThe Flash.[3]

After drawing various titles includingGreen Lantern,The Brave and the Bold,and the "Green Arrow"backup feature inDetective Comics,Patton became the artist ofJustice League of Americabeginning with the August 1983 issue.[3]During this period, Patton's roommate was fellow comics artistShawn McManus.[2]Patton drew issues ##217–227 and 233–239 ofJLA,a period in the title's history when it underwent great changes — including the core characters ofSuperman,Batman,andWonder Womanleaving the team, and the introduction of the new multicultural lineup. These changes were not well received by readers, and Patton left the title feeling as if he bore the brunt of the fans' anger.[2]In addition toGypsyandVibe,[4]Patton also co-created theCadre,theOvermaster,andParagon.Vibe has since become a supporting character onThe CW's television seriesThe Flash,portrayed by actorCarlos Valdes.

After leavingJustice League,Patton was unsuccessful in gaining another regular penciling assignment.[2]Instead, he worked on single issues or short runs of such DC titles asAction ComicsWeekly,Blue Beetle,Legion of Super-Heroes,The New Teen Titans,Omega Men,The Outsiders,Secret Origins,andVigilante.[3]He was one of the contributors to theDC Challengelimited series in 1985.[5]

During this period, Patton did sporadic work forEclipse ComicsandMarvel Comics,on such titles asNew DNAgents,Daredevil,andClassic X-Men.[3]He was considered to replace the outgoingTodd McFarlaneonThe Incredible Hulk,but turned the offer down when he was asked to emulate McFarlane's distinctive art style.[1]

Animation

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In 1988, after half a decade in the comics industry, Patton became disillusioned with comics and moved into children's television animation.[1]He was living in Los Angeles by this time, which is where most animated series were produced.[2]Patton's credits includeDinosaucers,G.I. Joe,Captain N: The Game Master,The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3,Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas,andTeen Titans.

Patton has become a successfulanimation director,helming such projects asDead Space: Downfall,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesand Todd McFarlane'sSpawn,for which Patton garnered anEmmy Awardfor "Outstanding Animated Program".

Awards

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Emmy Award

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Bibliography

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DC Comics

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Eclipse Comics

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Marvel Comics

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References

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  1. ^abcdJaramillo, Janet (November 4, 2005)."Animation Update: One-on-One withSpawnDirector Chuck Patton ".TMP International, Inc. Archived fromthe originalon May 8, 2006.
  2. ^abcdeKelly, Rob (April 20, 2009)."Aquaman Shrine Interview with Chuck Patton - 2009".The Aquaman Shrine.Archivedfrom the original on September 15, 2015.
  3. ^abcdChuck Pattonat theGrand Comics Database
  4. ^Manning, Matthew K.; Dolan, Hannah, ed. (2010). "1980s".DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle.London, United Kingdom:Dorling Kindersley.p. 209.ISBN978-0-7566-6742-9.The prestigious Justice League of America got a bit easier to join, thanks to writer Gerry Conway and artist Chuck Patton. Marking the debut of camouflaging hero Gypsy, the shockwave-casting Vibe, and the second generation hero Steel, this landmark comic saw many of the more famous League members step down in order to make way for a younger roster to carry on their legacy.{{cite book}}:|first2=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^Greenberger, Robert(August 2017). "It Sounded Like a Good Idea at the Time: A Look at theDC Challenge!".Back Issue!(98). Raleigh, North Carolina:TwoMorrows Publishing:36–37.
  6. ^Franks, Don (2004).Entertainment Awards: A Music, Cinema, Theatre and Broadcasting Guide, 1928 Through 2003.Jefferson, North Carolina:McFarland & Company.p. 459.ISBN978-0786417988.
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