20. Instead, Ditko's interest, passion and focus really is on his oddball Randian tracts.
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21. Coupled with focus on Randian tracts, Ditko now takes Randian attitude to how he was treated by Marvel: I signed contract, it was a deal
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22. Congress has changed copyright laws to allow companies like Marvel to extend hold on characters like Spider-Man.
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23. But new copyright laws also allow original freelancers to sue for share of intellectual properties they helped create.
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24. Kirby's family sued under law, and ended up settling with Marvel. Settlement undisclosed but one account says around $30-50 million.
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25. Ditko is still alive, 87 years old, and in a position to sue Marvel over Spider-Man and Dr. Strange. I don't think he'll do it though.
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@notjessewalker Yeah, I think that's a misreading of Rand. It's more about appeal of being in creative elite, not necessarily rich.2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@notjessewalker@HeerJeet How is this not already a documentary? Atlas Busked?2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
@normative @notjessewalker Could be a joint biography of Randian busker & Ditko.
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@HeerJeet@notjessewalker <chicago accent> Randian Busker… Or Ditko? I say: Ditko. </chicago accent>0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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