Yaoi Press publisher indicted
Yamila Abraham, the publisher of Yaoi Press and a frequently quoted manga industry observer, has been indicted on seven counts of mail fraud, one...
Kirby family files for copyright reassignment
ALL HELL IS BREAKING LOOSE. Last week, Jack Kirby's four children filed notices of copyright termination for 45 characters . The LA Times has...
PERSONAL #2: Chris Weston, crimefighter
Artist Chris Weston is no stranger to mayhem, having drawn THE FILTH, THE TWELVE, and many more beloved comics classics. Doubtless the ninja training...
Brief bits: New Siegel decision, Larson and Shaw on editors
§ Ever vigilant Jeff Trexler reports on the latest ruling in the Superman case—the judge is pushing REALLY hard for a settlement.
As I’ve...
Meth ring used comics to launder money
We were not aware that Denver, CO was a hotbed of both methamphetamines and comics speculation, but the two went hand in hand ...
Siegel heirs win legal point based on blog
The latest round of the seesaw "one for you, one for me" legal battle between the heirs of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel and Time...
Marvel/Miracleman plot thickeners
Likewise, we haven't had time to delve into all the various levels of the return of Marvelman, but let's just say all the players...
Dave Elliott sues Radical
Former Radical Comics EIC Dave Elliott is suing the comics publisher/movie company, claiming a litany of breaches:
David Elliott has filed a lawsuit against Blatant...
Superman and Batman nabbed in Times Sq.
The NY Post has deets:
Apparently Superman was the scofflaw; Batman just got caught in a costumed vigilante sweep.
Superman decision analysis
We're going to have to leave explaining this one to the lawyers. Short version -- while the decision did rule in WB/DC's favor, it...
DC wins one Superman court case
Today, a decision was handed down in one of the lawsuits involving Superman and the Siegel family. The Siegel family -- including Joanne Siegel...
Midget wrestler murders rock Mexico
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Any story that includes the terms "Mexican midget wrestler" and "hooker" (or "sexoservidoras" as they are called in Mexico) might seem ripe for...
