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It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Loss In Federal Court: Judge Says Superman Creator's Heirs Don't Own Copyright Federal Government By Administrator    Thursday, 18 October 2012 15:42 LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the heirs of one of Superman's creators have no right to reclaim copyrights to the Man of Steel.   Heirs of Superman artist Joe Shuster sought to reclaim the copyrights, but a judge ruled they relinquished that right more than two decades ago.   The ruling Wednesday means that DC Comics and its owner Warner Bros. will retain all rights to continue using the character in books, films, television and other mediums.   DC Comics sued Shuster's heirs in 2010, seeking a ruling that it owns the Superman copyrights.   Wright noted that Shuster's sister agreed in 1992 to annual payments from DC Comics in exchange for all interests in the character.   Her attorney Marc Toberoff wrote in a statement that he respectfully disagrees with the ruling.   Last Updated on Thursday, 18 October 2012 15:44   Also Check Out.. Gov. Pat McCrory's Public Schedule For Wednesday, June 19, 2013 N.C. Senate Panel Backs Welfare Background Checks State Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Rep. G.K. Butterfield In 2012 Election Complaint Yahoo: Government Requests For User Data Number In The Thousands Full House Is Next Stop For Bill To Raise Speed Limit Copyright 2011 - All Rights Reserved Curtis Media Group 3012 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 Telephone: (919) 790-9392 Email: sgrtoday@curtismedia.com