Comics A self-taught comics artist, although with a degree in art, Patton's influences included
José Luis García-López,
John Buscema,
Gil Kane,
Neal Adams, and
Dick Giordano. Patton was interested in journalism, Patton entered the comics industry by penciling a brief run of
Creeper back-up stories in
The Flash #320–323 (April–July 1983). After drawing various titles including
Green Lantern,
The Brave and the Bold, and the "
Green Arrow" backup feature in
Detective Comics, Patton became the artist of
Justice League of America beginning with the August 1983 issue. Patton also co-created the
Cadre and
Paragon. After leaving
Justice League, Patton was unsuccessful in gaining another regular penciling assignment. During this period, Patton did sporadic work for
Eclipse Comics and
Marvel Comics, on such titles as
New DNAgents,
Daredevil, and
Classic X-Men. He was considered to replace the outgoing
Todd McFarlane on
The Incredible Hulk, but turned the offer down when he was asked to emulate McFarlane's distinctive art style.
Animation In 1988, after half a decade in the comics industry, Patton became disillusioned with comics and moved into children's television animation. He was living in Los Angeles by this time, which is where most animated series were produced. Patton's credits include
Dinosaucers,
G.I. Joe, Captain N: The Game Master,
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3,
Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas, and
Teen Titans. Patton has become a successful
animation director, helming such projects as
Dead Space: Downfall,
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and
Spawn, for which Patton garnered an
Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. == Awards ==