Thing is, Fawcett probably changed the name of their Gotham in order to avoid another Suit with National. Keep in mind they barely got out of that predicament the first time.
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Thing is, Fawcett probably changed the name of their Gotham in order to avoid another Suit with National. Keep in mind they barely got out of that predicament the first time.
I would also argue that Gotham City didn't get copyright debacle until the Batman TV series of 66 which National periodical/DC could argue that they did not make a fuss about it when the Batman movie serials were being made.
And with that it's December of 69 DC comics has Warner brothers lawyers now (well Warner Arts)
Speaking of DC's parent company, do any copanies have their eyes on Fawcett at this time?
No infact Charlton comics loses its deal with King features syndicate with Flash Gordon and Mandrake the Magician getting canceled in January
Ouch, that hurts for Charlton, wonder how long they're going to last now
Comics
When C.C Beck stole the Green Hornet license from Gold key comics he had no idea that it would open the door to heroes of the Pulp era. In January of 1970 Atlas comics editor Roy Thomas acquired the Rights of Conan the Barbarian from the Robert E Howard's estate.
Within the decade many Pulp novels would find themselves adapted to comics
Within the decade many Pulp novels would find themselves adapted to comics
- The Shadow (DC)
- Doc Savage (Atlas)
- Lensmen (Fawcett)
- Tarzan (DC)
- Fu Manchu (Atlas)
- Captain Midnight (Fawcett)
What a great addition to the timeline. I can just Imagine the crossover between Doc Savage and the Fantastic Four. Are they allies or rivals? Sounds amazing.
Like OTL Doc's Stories in the Atlas universe were set in the 30s I'm afraid but who knows
How about Captain America and Doc then?
Also, glad to see Captain Midnight home where he belongs. I just hope DC doesn't get down Fawcett's throat with the whole Lensmen thing.
Looking forward to some more Wally Wood stuff soon with The Misfits. But the 70s Are going to be a strange timeline. New characters, new artists and concepts. With Charlton going bust sooner, they could end up anywhere. They might even end up at Atlas.
One thing I would like to see is some more characterr stuff with Fawcett's staff. Siegel, Ditko, Black and the rest.
Comics
January of 1970 the first issue of Fawcett Enterprises Green Hornet appeared on Stands.
(W) by Jerry Siegel
(A) by C.C Beck
The Series would find a new audience in the African American youth much to the studios suprise and in the decades be the launching point to several upcoming Black Writers & artists
Is this something that happened IOTL? Black Readers loving Green Hornet? That's very interesting. Maybe ITTL, the next GH could be a black guy?
I'm not sure about race changing Green HornetGreen Hornet
- Fawcett is licensing so even if the comics wanted it would be a gamble for the rights holders
- The modern racebending trend is not as popular as the media states (Miles Morales not withstanding)
- The 70s Black audience would probably be more offended that they didn't pretended to make a n original character
This is more about the future. If you want, have Kaito become the new Hornet come the 1980s. Maybe with an updated costume design.
Technically speaking, Batman has more of a family that Supes ever will ITTL. Wonder how that will alter their characters later on.
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