After decades of legal battles, on April 16, 1999, Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel's wife and daughter regained his portion of the copyright to SUPERMAN.  This means that they are now fifty percent owners of Superman. 

DETAILS
August 31, 1999

DC ATTEMPTS BUYOUT
September 16, 1999

DC OWES 58 YEARS BACK PROFITS
September 23, 1999

THE BATTLE FOR SUPERMAN RAGES ON...
SIEGEL FAMILY TO REGAIN RIGHTS TO SUPERBOY?
August 4, 2004

2005: battle continues

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2007: trial dates set
2008: Superboy
2008 update
July 2009 update - a victory for DC

NEWS LINKS
Last updated September 16, 1999

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Superman Through the Ages! GUESTBOOK
Latest comment September 22, 1999
2004: and now in the forum

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November 18, 2010

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March 28, 2011

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May 27, 2011

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May 27, 2011

A Superman Copyright Multiversity
June 10, 2011

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June 15, 2011

"Truth and Justice always win in the end."

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