: Is this design considered public domain? Recently I was contacted by a local church who needs a logo, what they want is simple enough, I'm just not well-versed in the copyrights of DC comics/marvel,

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Recently I was contacted by a local church who needs a logo, what they want is simple enough, I'm just not well-versed in the copyrights of DC comics/marvel, etc.

He basically said he wants his logo to look like the "Clark Kent ripping off his shirt to reveal Superman S" With a few changes such as "No head, no arms, no lower torso, and of course the iconic 'S' will be swapped for either some text or a symbol, the design will stay with the blue suit, white shirt, and gold icon however.

I did some research on whether this image is considered copyrighted or free domain, but every site only talks about the 'S' and the slogan: "Up Up and Away!"

I personally think this is pretty common imagery for superheroes so the idea isn't copyrighted, but just want to make sure. No use dealing with that kind of drama. I would also be re drawing it in my own style.

I appreciate any help you have to point me in the right direction, thanks!

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