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[FraBig]

Hi everyone!

I am working on a compilation of Dr. Occult appearances, and I was wondering if it would be allowed to post that compilation here.

The compilation only includes issues that are available to read on this site, as I downloaded them from this very platform (New Fun Comics #6, More Fun Comics #7-#32, The Comics Magazine #1).

But, given that the character is from DC Comics, I'm not certain about his rights' situation. Would it be possible to post a collection of his appearances on here?

I'm asking you because I'm not an expert on this matter, thanks a lot for your help!

[SuperScrounge]

As I understand it (and I am not a lawyer) those issues are here because the proper rights holder (Colonel Nicholson, I believe) did not renew them.

I believe there was a court ruling back in 1909 that a character went into the public domain when their first appearance went into the public domain. (Not that later appearances weren't protected.)

So I guess the main legal concern is whether or not the Dr. Occult name is trademarked by DC.

I suppose one could get around a name trademark by calling it "The Occult Investigator by Seigel and Shuster"?

Just my two cents (which may not be worth much these days.)

[The Australian Panther]

Back in the 80's Roy Thomas, as is his wont, as Roy is near-obsessed with Golden Age characters, when he was working for DC, re-introduced the character. He has been used infrequently since. So, I would imagine that DC now holds a renewed copyright?   

[FraBig]

Thanks for your help, guys!

On a more empirical note, it is allowed for me to post a "Dr. Occult Complete Collection" on here?
Or should I upload it with an alternate title that doesn't contain the words "Dr. Occult"?

The compilation won't include anyhting that is not on this site: all the pages will be from scans that are currently present on this platform.

[paw broon]

I think you should go ahead with it.
Being a bit selfish here but I would read it.

[FraBig]

I uploaded it, as you suggested! I will link it here when it's available to read.

Here it is:
https://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=82874