DC Comics removed Jerry Siegel's name from later reprints of The SpectreFrom Vu
ALL-STAR COMICS #16 (Apr 1943)
DC Comics
Did you know that DC fired Jerry Siegel, because he wanted the copyright to Superman? DC later removed his name/credit from The Spectre (leaving only Bernard Baily as sole creator or artist) from later reprints - via cbr.com
DC would eventually acknowledge Siegel's credit and contribution.
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THE WAR OF THE REALMS (George Perez cover) (Apr 2019) Marvel Comics
This is what is listed on my website
commissions page as it relates to commissions for ALL artists.
Purchasers of commissions receive only the physical copy of the artwork;
no other rights are conveyed by this transaction, including rights of
reproduction. Artist retains all rights in the artwork, including all
copyright rights, and reserves the right to license or otherwise
authorize the publication of the artwork by any other party for any
reason, with no duty of accounting or any other further obligation to
you.
THE WAR OF THE REALMS (George Perez cover) (Apr 2019) Marvel Comics
UPDATE: In the case of Jim Steranko, I believe he was providing
Captain America commissions to Marvel to fulfill his variant covers
contract for covers from 2016 to 2017. It's probably the case that
Marvel did not know these were fan commissions. I'm not sure if Steranko
extended his variant cover contract, but you can read about the press
release here: newsarama.com
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I
was under the impression that Marvel or DC had to ask the fan who
commissioned the artist... but apparently, not true according to Robert
F, who had his Jim Steranko art used, but was not asked or notified.
Imagine one day you go to the comic store and saw your commission on a
comic book cover and had no idea how it got there?
Legally, I guess they don't have to pay or ask permission... but it doesn't make it right.
I've read an interview with George Perez a long time ago, that he
stated that DC and Marvel grant him permission to draw their characters
(even if he created them?), but those artwork must remain private and
not be printed in a publication.
Anyway, I think all the fans who got their art used, I'm sure they're
happy to learn that the artists gets paid again... and it just comes
down to doing right to the creators.
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Cap by the great Jim Steranko! This image is copyright to Mr Steranko and is shown here with his permission.
I contacted Mr. Steranko about this as I had heard he was accepting
commissions. He quickly replied and we set something up. Mr Steranko was
the ultimate professional and he kept me informed of the progress of
the piece all along the way. The time lapse between the initial inquiry
and the completion and shipment of the piece was less than 8 weeks which
is ridiculously fast. It has always been a dream to own something done
by Jim and I was not disappointed in the art itself (which will hang in
my new office) or by the way I was treated. It was a GREAT transaction. I
want to thank Mr. Steranko again (Love the ART!) and I also want to
point out that I have received permission to show this in my CAF.
I just saw that this is now one of the variant covers for Captain America 695!
THE WAR OF THE REALMS (George Perez cover) (Apr 2019) Marvel Comics
The War Of The Realms is coming out April 2019 with a George
Perez variant cover. Personally speaking, I don't like how Marvel is
just re-using these fan commissions (this one was done in 2009). The art
is great, don't get me wrong, but they aren't meant for covers. George
used to do "cover quality" commissions, but these are just Marker &
Pencil tones. Anyway, I guess it's better to see George's art in modern
comics rather than nothing... just my two cents.
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Media Release
-- The War Of The Realms is coming…and no corner
of the Marvel Universe will be untouched! Today, Marvel is excited to
release two new stunning variant covers: one by artist George Perez
(with colors by Jason Keith) and one by Ryan Ottley (with colors Nathan
Fairbairn).
This April, all hell will break loose as Marvel's epic event from the
award-winning creative team of Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, and
Matthew Wilson usher in an event of unparalleled scale! Plus, don't miss
a special midnight release of WAR OF THE REALMS #1 for retailers – be
sure to check Marvel mailers for details!
For more information on WAR OF THE REALMS, visit Marvel.com.
WAR OF THE REALMS #1 (of 6)
Written by JASON AARON
Art by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
About War of the Realms
This April, Marvel's WAR OF THE REALMS commences, brought to you by
the superstar team of Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman and featuring
Marvel's greatest heroes such as Thor, Captain America, Iron Man,
Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel! The dark sorcerer
Malekith wages a war that has spread from one otherworldly realm to the
next, razing each one to the ground as his armies move from conquest to
conquest. Now there's only one realm left standing: ours. Nightmarish
creatures and wicked warriors from across the Ten Realms are all
converging on Midgard, and it will take the combined might of the Marvel
Universe's greatest defenders to prevent them from conquering Earth!
Jason Aaron has been setting the stage for this story for more than half
a decade, and the ramifications will reverberate throughout the Marvel
Universe for years to come! And don't miss a special midnight release
for WAR OF THE REALMS #1 in April!
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt
Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based
entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000
characters featured in a variety of media over eighty years. Marvel
utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing,
publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com.
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