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Superboy

July 1, 2008: Update on the Superboy Legal Debate

Newsarama's Jeff Trexler has delved in to the latest developments in the legal battle over the rights to Superboy, in light of comments made by Dan DiDio at the Wizard World Chicago convention this past weekend.

In reference to the up-coming "Legion of Three Worlds" comic book story, DiDio was quoted as saying, "We've got Geoff, we've got George, we've got SuperBOY Prime (yes, we can say that again)".

Trexler makes the following comments on the situation...

    DiDio's reference to Superboy is not the only piece of evidence to emerge this weekend. On Friday, the Siegels and Time Warner filed their joint progress report in the Superboy and Superman lawsuits. This report states that the parties have not reached a settlement, despite four mediation sessions attended by their lawyers and DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz.

    But that does not mean that the situation is hopeless. The progress report concludes by noting that after the mediator returns from vacation, "he would be contacting the parties ... to potentially continue settlement discussions."

    In light of this report, DiDio's reference to Superboy becomes even more interesting. It could be a sign that the parties, despite not reaching a complete settlement in time for the required report, have at least reached a shared decision regarding Superboy and are optimistic that the resolution of the remaining issues is in sight, if not already accomplished.

    Still, for one party to reveal an agreement in principle before the settlement is finalized is not standard practice, particularly given the confidentiality agreement that parties often sign before a mediation begins. DiDio's statement could be a slip - but it also could be a sign of something else.

Read Jeff Trexler's full report at Newsarama.com.



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