Created in 1930
1967 is generally well past the cut off of Golden Age heroes, with one, special exception. This page lists the characters created in 1967 that are entering the U.S. public domain in 2063 — and those already there.
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Already in the Public Domain (Created in 1967)
The Question
The Question (Vic Sage) was created in 1967 by Steve Ditko. Thanks to shoddy copyright practices, the character's early stories were never properly filed under the then active Copyright laws. As a result, The Question is in the public domain.
Later stories may still be under copyright, but the essential elements of the character all appear in his early stories.
1930: Context & Fun Facts
- Chalton Comics did not include any copyright notice on the early works wherein The Question appeared..
- While technically well past the end of the Golden Age, we believe he is a Golden Age character in spirit and will include him in Public Domain Super Heroes.
- The Question (Vic Sage) is a close cousin to other trenchcoat heroes of the Golden Age.