It seems Erik Larsen, who recently used a lot of Golden Age Public Domain Superheroes in a Savage Dragon storyline, is planning to keep a few around.

As he recently stated in an interview, he plans to use the Golden Age Daredevil to be a regular in the Savage Dragon series.

I heard others in the Dynamite boards complaining, and that Erik is just ripping off the hype by Alex Ross and what Dynamite is doing.

I disagree and think it’s good for Erik, who has just as much right to any of these Golden Age heroes, as we the fans do, as well as other publishers.

Dynamite and Alex Ross DO NOT own these characters. And they sure as heck never created these characters either.

Erik plans to call him Daredevil in the book, and plays up that name saying, just like DC Captain Marvel is called that in the book, but is called Shazam in a published title, he can use it.

I hear what he’s saying, and I suppose it can be done. But in today’s outside media and the material that spins out of comics, I would change the name. Just to avoid any possible legal hassle down the line. And cause we’re not big time publishers who can afford any possible lawsuits.

But an interesting think of note is I heard a rumor that AC Comics was planning to sue Dynamite, saying they own the rights to the visuals. For example Daredevil and how Dynamite has the same look, as theirs.

I’ve heard no further news on the case, and since Erik is using the same exact version as Dynamite. I guess their is no legal trouble, and anyone can in fact use the original visual and costume of these Public Domain Superheroes.

As it is, my plan is what Erik has done.

That is to use my own original creations in a series. Then to pepper in a few Golden Age heroes. And one of them is Daredevil because the visual is so cool, and I like his powers and reminds me of a Batman type of character.

Also Black Terror and Green Lama are on the list and a reworked Blue Beetle.

In case you didn’t read it by now, the Free Comic Book Day story of Dynamite and the Daredevil character was good. I’m glad to know the Claw is public domain in look and style and can be used. And better yet his name and image are both in the public domain, not like Daredevil who needs a name change if you use him.

I won’t spoil it if you didn’t read it, but it does mention when you read this story that the events take place after the mini-series we are currently reading. So in way you know what the outcome for the series will be and which characters are around. And which ones were not shown and probably it’s easy to guess what happened to them.

I’ve read Dynamite Entertainment’s Project Superpowers issues # 0, 1, 2 and without trying to spoil it, I will admit I like the series so far.

Issue 0 was a stand alone issue set in World War II, and stars the Fighting Yank. Overall the issue was great, and the only fault I found was not naming the characters in the story by their given name. By this I mean we see the visual, but at no point do we hear their name or who they are.

In issues # 1, 2 it picks up in the present day and the consequences of issue # 0 are dealt with. Dynamic Man makes key appearances in these issues. As well as the Black Terror and the Golden Age Daredevil.

Their are also nice two page spreads by Alex Ross showcasing a bunch of Public Domain characters by name.

My only fault in this otherwise enjoyable series, is that it seems to only be a setup story. And the characters don’t have enough room to really be fleshed out and developed.

Black Terror only has expressed anger to just about everyone. I hope this is not going to be the personality they give him, because it’s going to get old real fast if he’s only just angry all the time. While Daredevil we have yet to know what he is thinking. Since his story so far is only visual and not his thoughts.

I guess that’s the nature of this series, as a setup point.

And since these characters will continue at Dynamite Entertainment after this storyline, I hope to see issues and stories just devoted to characters solo, and to develop their own identity better.

And I think when they have time, they should develop a profile and story listing these characters specific powers. For instance the Black Terror has had different levels of powers, and I want to know which version Dynamite Entertainment is working with.

Is he Superman level in power, or just a little stronger then the average person.

What are the specific powers of Scarab? I want to know the details and what abilities these characters have.

And those are just examples of a few characters.

Overall the series is good so far, even if the characters don’t have time to develop much cause they are all sharing limited space.