Fables is now public domain

[choptop]

LegalZoom says it's as easy as publicly stating "This work is in the public domain." Also, once a creator releases a work into public domain, they cannot revoke it; it's public domain from then on.

Interesting I guess we will find out how this works with dc going forward.

[The Darknight Detective]

LegalZoom says it's as easy as publicly stating "This work is in the public domain." Also, once a creator releases a work into public domain, they cannot revoke it; it's public domain from then on.

But that's if they have a 100% control of the property, which isn't the case here, I believe.

[marhawkman]

But that's if they have a 100% control of the property, which isn't the case here, I believe.

that depends on how you define "property". DC does NOT own the story. DC only owns the art. does this make one public the other not? hmm... interesting legal question.

[The Darknight Detective]

that depends on how you define "property". DC does NOT own the story. DC only owns the art. does this make one public the other not? hmm... interesting legal question.

The art would definitely not be public domain, at the very least. It's like some episodes of Bonanza and The Beverly Hillbillies that are now in the public domain, but not their famous theme songs. The latter have been substituted with completely different instrumentals.