DC Comics, famous comic book publishers would retain their rights to "Superman comic" after a Judge ruled that the heir's of one of the Super hero's co creators signed away their ability to reclaim copyrights 20 years ago.
Super man - the Man of steel, was introduced by Shuster and Jerry Sigel as a comic book series in 1938 and since then have been entertaining reader irrespective of age.
DC Comics sued the heirs of artist Joe Shuster in 2010, seeking a ruling that they are not entitled to reclaim Superman's copyrights, stating that Shuster's sister and brother have relinquished their right to reclaim copyrights in 1992 in exchange for annual pension payments from DC Comics.
The ruling means that DC comics and its owner Warner Bothers can retain all rights to continue using the character in books, films, television and other mediums. This is particularly relevant as new superman film "Man of Steel" is to be screened in 2013
Super man - the Man of steel, was introduced by Shuster and Jerry Sigel as a comic book series in 1938 and since then have been entertaining reader irrespective of age.DC Comics sued the heirs of artist Joe Shuster in 2010, seeking a ruling that they are not entitled to reclaim Superman's copyrights, stating that Shuster's sister and brother have relinquished their right to reclaim copyrights in 1992 in exchange for annual pension payments from DC Comics.
The ruling means that DC comics and its owner Warner Bothers can retain all rights to continue using the character in books, films, television and other mediums. This is particularly relevant as new superman film "Man of Steel" is to be screened in 2013
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