Marvel and DC file lawsuit against comic book creator over 'superhero' term use

New York, Apr 26 (ANI): Creator of comic book series 'A World Without Superheroes,' Ray Felix is taking on big-name publishers DC and Marvel Comics for the right to use the term "superhero."

Felix grew up idolizing Spider-Man, Batman and other stars of Marvel and DC Comics. But when he created his own superheroes, the companies he once loved became his archenemies.

Felix's battle with the comic conglomerates began after he registered his online comic series with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Marvel and DC opposed the move on the grounds that the companies own the trademark on the word "superhero."

Almost two years later, the case is still awaiting a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board.

Felix, 38, is one of at least 35 people Marvel and DC have prevented from using the S-word in the last decade. (ANI)