DC Blocks Usage of SUPERMAN Logo On Statue For Murdered Boy

DC Entertainment has denied a request made to utilize Superman's iconic symbol in a statue meant to commemerate the short life of a young boy tragically murdered by his grandparents.

By Hulksta - Jul 07, 2014 07:07 PM EST

Filed Under: Superman

Many of us here on ComicBookMovie have a favourite superhero, and maybe it's because we see virtues of ourselves in these characters, or perhaps it's because we see something to strive towards. Still, I think that everyone on this site can sympathize with young Jeffrey Baldwin.

Young Jeffrey was a huge fan of Superman, and unfourtanetely at the age of five, his young life was taken by his grandparents. Jeffrey was kept locked inside a cold bedroom, devoid of toys, and hadlittle to no access to food. Jeffrey died of starvation on Nov. 30, 2002. His grandparents were convicted of second-degree murder in 2006.

“He wanted to fly,” Richard Baldwin said. “He tried jumping off the chair. We had to make him stop. He dressed up (as Superman) for Halloween one year … He was so excited. I have that picture at home hanging on my wall. He was our little man of steel.”

On the issue of the S Symbol and it's copyright in this instance, DC’s senior vice-president of Business and Legal Affairs, Amy Genkins, declined the organizers requests to use the symbol, stating that “for a variety of legal reasons, we are not able to accede to the request, nor many other incredibly worthy projects that come to our attention.” DC itself however has yet to comment on the issue.

The symbol will more then likely be changed to a J to avoid a copright issue, but as the statues sculptor, Ruth Abernethy, points out, “Because Jeffrey didn’t have that opportunity (to grow up), we are reminded of our obligations. This is a reminder that we all have the option to do better and the obligation to not let this happen again.”

So what do you guys think? Should DC allow the usage of the iconic S-Symbol or is DC in the right in keeping the logo within their own control? Sound off in the comments below, and if you feel like DC should allow the use of the S-Symbol in this instance, you can always tweet at them at DC.

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Knightrider - 7/7/2014, 7:50 PM

Tough one. I know people will say DC are coming over as the evil, big corp who are stomping on a dream, but it really isn't that simple. There are so many reasons why they can't do this, and as harsh as it sounds I think they have to draw a line somewhere.

NovaCorpsFan - 7/7/2014, 7:51 PM

[frick] legal reasons. If Stephen Amell can give away two Arrow statues and raise thousands of dollars for a single child struggling to survive, then why can't DC just say, "For your sake's, we'll let you use the logo."

McGee - 7/7/2014, 7:51 PM

Wow.

You stay classy DC Comics. :)

fastflames - 7/7/2014, 7:52 PM

I smell bullshit. DC you have made me very sad!!

alexi52 - 7/7/2014, 7:53 PM

well how about some respect for the dead , you cold pieces of shit

Desrow - 7/7/2014, 7:54 PM

DC please:

YeezusWept - 7/7/2014, 7:57 PM

Another reminder that these comic book companies are just that: companies.

Knightrider - 7/7/2014, 8:01 PM

The world isn't that simple anymore DC may have a contract with a charity that allows them to use the DC properties for fund raising exclusively, and this, like it or not, may breach those terms.

I feel for the kid, I really do, but this whole situation could have been avoided.

Heck as for those calling DC heartless, it isn't like they stopped BatKid, so there is more to this story before people judge.

SuperiorMrGod - 7/7/2014, 8:02 PM

This isn't DC , but there legal divisions.

SuperiorMrGod - 7/7/2014, 8:03 PM

Legal divisions of any company are cruel.

Tempestjohn - 7/7/2014, 8:04 PM

Jerks

Hulksta - 7/7/2014, 8:07 PM

I'll say this, how many times have we seen the Superman logo used in like a comic book shop or on some T-shirt. Where clearly the copyright laws weren't followed. They don't go after these guys, but they go after a statue for a dead child. these guys are hypocrites, and if they are going to go after this kids statue, then they should go after all the other people who are illegally using the symbol.

thebearjew - 7/7/2014, 8:10 PM

murderous grandparents you say?

ALegendaryPanda - 7/7/2014, 8:14 PM

I'm more pissed off that a FIVE year old was locked away and left to starve by his own [frick]ing grandparents! I hope those old crusty [frick]s rot in hell. [frick]ing sick, twisted cocksuckers.

JoeMomma29 - 7/7/2014, 8:14 PM

Yeah I am sure some legal suit made this stupid decision, hopefully DC mans up and fixes this asap!!!!!!!!

SidDaAstroSloth - 7/7/2014, 8:15 PM

I like @JDWyler444's avatar...

That is all

I AM POTU....wait nevermind

mbembet - 7/7/2014, 8:17 PM

s stands for shit

FirstAvenger - 7/7/2014, 8:19 PM

That's horrible... smh

JoeMomma29 - 7/7/2014, 8:22 PM

@ dethpillow

AMEN!

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