What copyrights do I need to make a comic book?

A title and the names and likenesses of characters can be trademarked. First, you'd need to make sure no one is already using a similar title for a superhero comic, nor has used one within the period that unused trademarks last. You could then claim trademark by use of the “TM” symbol. read more

You can register your copyright for additional protection; details vary from country to country. A title and the names and likenesses of characters can be trademarked. First, you’d need to make sure no one is already using a similar title for a superhero comic, nor has used one within the period that unused trademarks last. read more

But what the comic strip scenario offers, I think, is a really good rationale for why a student, teacher, or writer might actually want to copyright his/her own creations. read more