Heirs to Jerry Siegel Regain Rights to Superman - Fulfill DreamUnder copyright law, DC Comics and the Siegels are now co-owners of Superman. Termination of Copyright Transfer April 16, 1999 |
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Heirs to Jerry Siegel Regain Rights to Superman - Fulfill DreamUnder copyright law, DC Comics and the Siegels are now co-owners of Superman.Termination of Copyright Transfer April 16, 1999 |
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After decades of legal battles, on April 16, 1999, Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel's wife and daughter regained his portion of the copyright to SUPERMAN. This means that they are now fifty percent owners of Superman.
DETAILS
August 31, 1999DC ATTEMPTS BUYOUT
September 16, 1999DC OWES 58 YEARS BACK PROFITS
September 23, 1999THE BATTLE FOR SUPERMAN RAGES ON...
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Latest comment September 22, 1999
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