Copyright lawsuits by Superman's creators - Wikipedia
In 1938, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster gave away the copyright to Superman to Detective Comics, Inc., the predecessor of DC Comics. In 1948, National Comics (another predecessor) settled …
End of the Road for Siegel and Shuster Heirs' "Superman" Battle?
Nov 26, 2013 · Last Thursday, an appellate court effectively affirmed DC Comics’ ownership of the copyright for Superman in what may be the final chapter in a long, complex and ultimately …
Ruling Gives Heirs a Share of Superman Copyright
Mar 29, 2008 · A federal judge here on Wednesday ruled that the heirs of Jerome Siegel who 70 years ago sold the rights to the action hero he created with Joseph Shuster to Detective …
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6 hours ago · Superman was created in 1938 by Shuster and Jerry Siegel. DC took ownership and turned the property into a multimillion-dollar worldwide sensation eminent in popular …
Heirs of Superman artist can’t reclaim their copyright, judge rules
Oct 18, 2012 · Siegel, Shuster, and their heirs still made plenty of money off the comic book hero from Krypton—about $4 million since 1975, according to the judge's order released yesterday.
Why Is the Estate of Superman's Co-Creator Going to Court Over …
1 day ago · The longstanding legal battle between the estate of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster and DC Comics, and its parent company, ... Shuster and co-creator Jerry Siegel sold the rights …
Warner Bros retains all rights to Superman - BBC News
Oct 18, 2012 · The Man of Steel's co-creators, Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, battled for higher compensation for Superman throughout their lives. Siegel's heirs have also fought DC Comics …
‘Superman’ Creator’s Heirs Lose Suit to Comics Giant
Oct 18, 2012 · The heirs of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster do not have the right to reclaim copyrights to the popular character, a federal judge ruled.
Warner Bros. Wins Superman Copyright Case Against Joe Shuster's Heirs
Oct 18, 2012 · A federal judge has ruled that Joe Shuster's heirs have no claim to Superman's rights, due to an agreement made in 1992 between the family and DC Comics.
Superman co-creator’s estate files lawsuit that could derail ... - MSN
Shuster and Jerry Siegel, his classmate at Glenville High School, created Superman in 1933. Five years later, they sold the rights to the character to DC’s predecessor, Detective Comics, for $130.