Batman and Superman will become public domain after 2034

Many of the iconic characters that launched the DC Comics universe will become popular in 10 years, according to Variety.

Superman and Lois Lane will influence this in 2034, Batman in 2035, Joker in 2036, and Wonder Women in 2037. After that, anyone can create content with the participation of characters and earn income from it.

As the publication notes, the characters and versions of the first comics will become public domain. For example, in them, Superman could only jump, not fly, he was not afraid of Kryptonite either. This is a version of the character that authors can use for their projects.

Batman will only be able to appear in the stories without Robin.

Comic book author Chris Sims expects an influx of Batman comics immediately after the license ends. "There will be hundreds of them," he said, "and they will be ready to go." The film producers will obviously prepare for the moment too, as it was with Dracula and Robin Hood.

On January 1, 2024, the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse from "Steamboat Willie" became public domain. Soon, a trailer for the low-budget slasher Mickey's Mouse Trap featuring the character appeared online.