Post by sdsichero on Sept 14, 2023 23:06:04 GMT
Interesting. I don't know the full extent he can do it, but I guess the stories? You cannot just reprint the books with the art, etc I would think.
Willingham Sends Fables Into the Public Domain
Willingham Sends Fables Into the Public Domain
As of now, 15 September 2023, the comic book property called Fables, including all related Fables spin-offs and characters, is now in the public domain. What was once wholly owned by Bill Willingham is now owned by everyone, for all time. It’s done, and as most experts will tell you, once done it cannot be undone. Take-backs are neither contemplated nor possible.
UPDATED 09/15/23:
DC says not so fast…
The Fables comic books and graphic novels published by DC, and the storylines, characters and elements therein, are owned by DC and protected under the copyright laws of the United States and throughout the world in accordance with applicable law, and are not in the public domain. DC reserves all rights and will take such action as DC deems necessary or appropriate to protect its intellectual property rights.
