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Superman’s (Termination) Kryptonite: Subsequent Agreements – Warner Bros and DC Comics win fight over Superman’s Copyright

Superman’s (Termination) Kryptonite: Subsequent Agreements – Warner Bros and DC Comics win fight over Superman’s Copyright

DC Comics v Pacific Pictures Corp et al, the recent decision of a Central District of California court to deny termination rights to the heirs of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, may be legally based in American copyright law. However, the case has its roots, loosely speaking, in Canada.

Termination of Transfer of Copyright and the Estate of Jack Kirby

Termination of Transfer of Copyright and the Estate of Jack Kirby

Peter Waldkirch is a second year LL.B. student at the University of Ottawa. Jack Kirby (1917-1994) is well-known to comic book fans as one of the most influential artists and authors in the history of the industry, particularly noted for his groundbreaking work with Marvel Comics during the 1960s. Kirby had a hand in the […]