So, in nine years, Superman enters the Public Domain.
latest #7 Technically a form of Superman already is in the public domain
The Fleischer/Famous shorts and the radio series are public domain stories, but not the character himself.
DC can’t refresh the copyright?
On Superman himself in 2034? No.
If Disney can't protect Mickey anymore, DC certainly doesn't have the resources to protect Superman.
Basically it's hit the point where they're just refusing to change the copyright laws again to keep things from falling into the public domain.
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