Legal Opinion
Marvel Worldwide, Inc. v. Kirby
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided July 28, 2011No. 10 Civ. 141(CM)(KNF)PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DENYING DEFENDANTS’ CROSS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
McMAHON, District Judge.
Jack Kirby is a legend in the comic book industry. During his long association with Marvel Comics, Kirby, working as a freelance artist, played a key role in the creation of a number of iconic characters, including “The Fantastic Four,” “The Incredible Hulk,” and “The X-Men.”
Kirby died in 1994, survived by his wife, Rosalind, and their four children — Defendants Susan M. Kirby, Neal L. Kirby, Barbara J. Kirby, and Lisa R. Kirby (the…
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