Marvel and DC Enforce "Superhero" Trademark

An anonymous reader writes "GeekPunk is announcing that their flagship comic book title featuring superheroes patronizing their favorite bar & grill during their off-hours will now be entitled Hero Happy Hour beginning with the fifth issue of the ongoing series. According to creator Dan Taylor, "The decision to change the title was brought upon by the fact that we received a letter from the trademark counsel to 'the two big comic book companies' claiming that they are the joint owners of the trademark 'SUPER HEROES' and variations thereof." " Read the recent boingboing post for more background as well.

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Re:Holy ruined comics Batman!

[revscat]

I bought the "Schoolhouse Rock" DVD recently for my kids, and we came across "The Preamble" one. You remember, the one where they sing a song about the preamble to the constitution?

"Weee the people of the United Sta-ates, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility-y-y-y.." etc.

It fucking made me cry. I believe that shit with all my heart and the nostalgia combined with the unrivaled abuse that document has taken under the GOP just made me up and weep.

Re:Look up in the sky. It's a flying bull. Ewwwww.

[ScruffyScrode]

Your name sounds familiar are you from Oregon?

Re:Look up in the sky. It's a flying bull. Ewwwww.

[DesireCampbell]

Um, no. Nova Scotis, Canada. Close though. :P