Legal Matters

Siegels awarded Superman rights

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In a stunning decision, the heirs of Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman, have been granted the copyright to Action Comics Vol. 1. Jeff Trexler...

D&Q: Breakin’ the law

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If you were going to pick on an indie comics company as a scofflaw, Montreal's ultra-civilized Drawn & Quarterly would be the last one...

Michael George found guilty

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A jury has found Michael George guilty in the slaying of his wife 17 years ago. George was accused of shooting his wife, Barbara,...

Michael George jury deliberates

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Prosecution and defense have rested, closing arguments have been made. It's up to the jury to decide whether retailer/convention organizer Michael George killed...

Jess Fink and Rachel Nabors updates

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We're happy to report that the Jess Fink vs Hot Topic brouhaha has been ended with a satisfying and righteous conclusion: "I would...

George trial update

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The Macomb Daily continues its in-depth coverage of the Michael George trail. The latest testimony came from Theresa Danieluk, a friend of accused killer...

Student arrested over NARUTO threats

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More comics trouble in Connecticut, where an expelled high school student was arrested in Groton, following a threatening video he posted on YouTube which...

Michael George trail updates

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The murder trial of retailer Michael George continues, with testimony striking at the heart of his alibi being presented: A witness gave testimony Tuesday that...

Lori Earley art stolen

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Jonathan Levine writes to say that a drawing by artist Lori Earley was stolen from her show at his gallery last week. Details a...

Michael George trial: Day 1

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The Macomb Daily reports on the first day of testimony in the trial of accused killer Michael George. Eight witnesses were called to weave...

Opening arguments in the Michael George Trial

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The Macomb Daily covers opening day: Kaplan, chief of special prosecutions, conceded the case against George is almost all circumstantial, as he will show George...

Jess Fink update

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Gary Tyrell has been all over the Jess Fink/Hot Topic controversy. (It's not really a controversy -- it's pretty clear what happened: they...

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