September 29, 2011
CCS & Vermont Law School present
Marvel vs. Jack Kirby: Legal Rights & Ethical Might
Friday, October 21, 2:30pm
Location:
Nina Simon Classroom
Vermont Law School
Join The Center for Cartoon Studies’ Steve Bissette and Vermont Law School’s Oliver Goodenough as they discuss the legal, ethical, and moral issues of the Kirby decision for both Marvel/Disney, the consumers of superhero stories, and the talent that creates them.
Jack Kirby was a defining cartoonist of his generation. From the 1940s through the 1960s, Kirby created or co‐created the foundation that is the Marvel universe: Captain America, The X‐Men, The Fantastic Four, Thor, and The Avengers. A billion dollar media empire is built on these superheroes.
Marvel, now owned by Disney, contends Kirby worked under a work‐for‐hire agreement and his heirs have no right to the revenue his creations continue to generate for their company. A recent court ruling agreed with Marvel but appeals will surely follow.
Fore more information, visit: vermontlaw.edu
Tags: Captain America, Jack Kirby, Marvel, Oliver Goodenough, The Fantastic Four, Vermont Law School
