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Marvel Legacy Renumbering Charts











Interesting to see how they worked out the numbering...

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I found the rest of the "Marvel Legacy" renumbering explanations:








































Some of the renumberings were a bit more complicated than others!

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SUPERBOY Re-Imagined as FRANK MILLER's 'Little Floating Buddha' with DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE GOLDEN CHILD

newsarama.com
By Chris Arrant
September 13, 2019

Frank Miller will return to his Dark Knight Returns continuity for The Golden Child, a 48-page one-shot written by Miller with art from Rafael Grampa and colorist Jordie Bellaire for DC Black Label. Scheduled to hit shelves December 11, Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child is set three years after The Dark Knight III: The Master Race and will focus on Jonathan Kent, the son of Superman and Wonder Woman in this DC alternate continuity.

"The story takes place three years after the events of Master Race, where Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Carrie Kelley, and Lara Kent overcame the renegade priest Quar and his cult of Kandorian fanatics in their bid to convert humanity into worshipping them as gods," DC explained in a press release. "During this interim, Lara has spent time learning about what it means to be human, while Carrie has grown into her role as Gotham City’s new protector, Batwoman. When a terrifying evil returns to Gotham City, Lara and Carrie team up to take on this new threat, but this time with a secret weapon - Jonathan Kent. Known as the 'Golden Child,' Jonathan possesses power unlike anything the world has ever seen and could be all that stands in the way of the destruction of Gotham City, as well as the whole planet."

Jonathan Kent appeared as a infant in The Master Race, while his sister Lara - also the child of Superman and Wonder Woman - held a more central role in limited series.

"The possibilities for what he could be just started coming to mind like crazy. I thought the contrast between him and Lara could be really exciting," Miller told Entertainment Weekly. "Lara has so much power and passion, so for the little boy to embody all of the wisdom and intelligence of the Kryptonian race would be an exciting new dimension. He really sort of developed as a little floating Buddha, someone who when he wasn’t even a toddler yet was speaking in full sentences and had an understanding of events that surpassed anybody else’s. He’s the most magical member of the family."

Carrie Kelly, who debuted in the original The Dark Knight Returns as Robin and then grew to become Batwoman for Master Race, will also be a part of The Golden Child.

"Carrie is, as always, the smartest kid on the block," Miller said. "She was also trained by someone who is not cowed by power. Even knowing that she is not a ‘superhero’ in terms of powers, she will not accept anything that in any way smacks of subjugation. Look at her! She began her superhero career by running away from home. She was a rebel from the get-go."

Miller's take on Superman has changed over the decades, with the writer admitting he "gave Superman a very hard time" in the original The Dark Knight Returns. With this and the current Superman: Year One limited series, Miller says he "celebrates the character although "“He doesn’t need my sympathy!"

DC Black Label will publish several variant covers with this one-shot, including ones by Grampa, Miller, Paul Pope, Joenne Jones, and Andy Kubert.

“The Dark Knight Returns story began with its heroes getting older,” said Miller in a statement. “Now we’re seeing the next generation of heroes in action, and Rafael was the obvious choice for me to usher in these heroes that are vigorous, untested and loaded with promise. I think that Jonathan Kent in particular will surprise everybody with his unforeseen abilities and impossible mind.”

The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child is scheduled to hit shelves December 11.

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Stan Lee Comics Launch 12 New Comics Based On His Unseen Creations

As Stan Lee Comics, Legible states they will develop and distribute approximately 12 original comic book series based on Stan Lee’s unseen creations.

bleedingcool.com
by Rich Johnston
13 Jul 2023


How many more Stan Lee projects can suddenly be discovered, his name attached to a new line of characters, or some new blockchain take on his worldwide image? Possibly more than he created or co-created in his lifetime.

The latest Stan Lee publishing endeavour comes from Canada, with ePublishing startup Legible which states it is "to bring never-before-released Stan Lee characters to life, thanks to its partnership with Kartoon Studios, controlling partner of Stan Lee Universe, LLC. The deal gives Legible exclusive global rights to develop and publish a select number of new Stan Lee characters and storylines."

The latest Stan Lee publishing endeavour comes from Canada, with ePublishing startup Legible which states it is "to bring never-before-released Stan Lee characters to life, thanks to its partnership with Kartoon Studios, controlling partner of Stan Lee Universe, LLC. The deal gives Legible exclusive global rights to develop and publish a select number of new Stan Lee characters and storylines."

Kartoon Studios states that they chose Legible as its partner "due to the startup's unique position to produce digital, print, and 'living book' versions of Kartoon intellectual properties and distribute them via Legible's eBookstore, which streams over two million eBooks. Living books are enriched with audio, video, and animations. And users can access the eBooks on any browser."

"We are celebrating Stan Lee's 100th birthday this year and what better way to honor this true legend than to launch STAN LEE COMICS, with a logo that Stan had created himself, and bring his never-before-seen creations to life through this series of new digital and print comic books," stated Jon Ollwerther, Kartoon Studios Executive Vice President of Business Development.

"Stan also left us his unique editorial page as well, Yakkin' with Stan, which will highlight each comic. Not unlike Stan's Soapbox, which graced every Marvel Comic, Yakkin' with Stan will speak to all the 'True Believers'," adds Ollwerther.

Legible states they will develop and distribute approximately 12 original comic book series based on Stan Lee's unseen creations. None of them are listed, nor which creative teams will be working on them.

"The platform brings publishing and reading into the twenty-first century, and there is just no better way to do so than with Stan Lee, who was always ahead of his time," adds Hainsworth.

The PR company also says, "Stan Lee is the legend behind beloved and well-known comic book characters such as Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and a legion of other superheroes." Legend being something that's not true? Especially given that Captain America was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby…

As Stan Lee Comics, Legible Inc states that they developed "two high-value verticals: a browser-based, mobile-first B2C eBook entertainment platform delivering a global online bookstore, streaming over 2 million eBooks and reading system for the emerging web with high-growth potential called Legible.com; and a global B2B eBook conversion and production service with high revenue potential called Legible Publishing." While Kartoon Studios is a "global end-to-end creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. The Company's IP portfolio includes original animated content, including the Stan Lee brand, Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel!; Shaq's Garage, starring Shaquille O'Neal, on Kartoon Channel!, and a broad distribution platform, Rainbow Rangers, on Kartoon Channel! and Netflix; the Netflix Original, Llama Llama, starring Jennifer Garner, and more."

The PR also includes the following, which always feels me with confidence.

Forward Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, our ability to generate revenue or achieve profitability; our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all; the potential issuance of a significant number of shares, which will dilute our equity holders; fluctuations in the results of our operations from period to period; general economic and financial conditions; our ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; our reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; our ability to market and advertise our products; our reliance on third-parties to promote our products; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; our ability to protect our intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Marvel and DC Lost Their Joint Trademark on ‘Super Hero’

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yahoo.com
Michael Walsh
September 30, 2024

A new Marvel and DC crossover event just took place. Only, we doubt either are happy it happened. The United States Trademark Office has cancelled the two companies’ joint ownership of the term “Super Hero.”

Reuters reports that a tribunal at the U.S. Trademark Office ruled against Disney and Warner Bros. after both failed to respond to an official request. The small London-based company Superbabies had challenged the long-held ownership of the term “Super Hero.” When the two conglomerates did not formally respond to the petition by the July 24, 2024 deadline, the Trademark Office formally ruled in favor of artist S.J. Richold and Superbabies Ltd. The term “Super Hero,” which Marvel and DC had both legally claimed since 1967, now enters the public domain.

In a press release, the lawyers for Richold and Superbabies (Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg) said they filed their original petition after Disney and Warner Bros. “attempted to block” the artist’s attempts to promote his company. The law firm said they won their case by charting “the history of the SUPER HERO trademarks” and showing “how Marvel and DC used the marks to stifle competition and oust small and independent comic creators.”

RJLF also wrote this is a triumph for everyone who wished to tell stories about super beings. “Securing this result is not just a win for our client but a victory for creativity and innovation,” said lead attorney Adam Adler in a statement. “By establishing SUPER HEROES’ place in the public domain, we safeguard it as a symbol of heroism available to all storytellers.”

What will this mean for Marvel and DC? They’ll continue to be billion-dollar behemoths who dominate the industry in all facets for many years. They just won’t be able to harass anyone else who tries to cut in on the super hero action.