What happens when DC swipes your Punchline?
I fist spoke to Ray Felix about his legal battles with Marvel and DC back in 2013. Ray’s self published book, A World Without Superheroes, was challenged by both Marvel and DC over his use of “superhero” in the title. The Big Two claim they own “superhero” in any context (damn!). Our interview was so popular, many news sites and blogs, like The Guardian and the New York Daily News wrote articles about it. To read the full interview, click here.
I decided to follow up with Ray of Bronx Heroes Publishing, and see how he’s doing. Let’s just say, he’s been busy! I divided our compelling conversation into a series of interviews, where we discuss:
• How to be an independent comic publisher.
• Protecting your intellectual property against corporate lawyers
• The hidden world of ghost writers, artists and finishers.
Interview with Ray Felix part 1
In our first interview, we talk about his current legal battle with DC over the ownership of two characters that Ray trademarked: Punch Line Clown Detective™ and Black Power™. Ray also clarifies a misleading article from Bleeding Cool. He sets the record straight.
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Punchline Clown Detective
Black Power
Interviews with Ray Felix
☆ Ray Felix Challenges Marvel and DC Over Superhero Trademark…and won (2013)
☆ Interview with Ray Felix p1: Defending his Intellectual Property from DC Comics. What’s the Punchline?
☆ Interview with Ray Felix p2: Superhero Trademark Controversy
☆ Interview with Ray Felix part 3: Who’s Ghost Writing Your Favorite Comics? Who’s the Real Artist?
☆ Interview with Ray Felix part 4: How to Spot an Idea Thief
☆ Interview with Ray Felix part 5: Protect Yourself Against Idea Thieves
Related Links…
• Ray Felix’s Bronx Heroes Publishing
• “A World Without Superheroes” by Ray Felix
• Punchline: DC Comics vs Antarctic Press Vs Bronx Heroes
• United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• The Guardian: Superheroes, space marines and lawyers get into trademark fight
• NY Daily News: Comic book creator takes on publishers Marvel and DC for right to use the term ‘Superhero’
» For readers outside of the USA, click here for the NY Daily News article (PDF)