Can Warner & DC 'Superman' Over International Law? Decoding The Copyright Dispute

Written and illustrated in 1933, accredited to Joseph Shuster and Jerome Siegel and stated to be assigned to Detective Comics, Superman has been making the headlines for its "periodic litigation" since decades. A recent claim made by Mark Peary, the estate of Shuster alleges a violation of international laws by DC Comics, and thus Warner Bros (Accused). Filed on January 31, in the District Court of New York, it has been stated that pursuant to the foreign reversion rights in 2017, and 2021, the rights to the Superman franchise reverted to the legal heirs of Shuster and Siegel in United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and Australia. It has also been stated that the same has taken effect in countries following British law, including India. With the much-anticipated release of the new Superman film in July, the lawsuit, as per Peary does not seek to hurt the makers financially rather justly compensate the rightful owners of the franchise as per Peary.