Do copyright laws apply to comic book characters?

Yes, copyright laws apply to comic book characters. Copyright laws protect original works of authorship, including literary, artistic, and musical works. Comic book characters are considered works of visual art and are therefore protected under copyright law. This means that the creators of comic book characters have the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and adapt their characters, as well as to control who can use them. Copyright protection for comic book characters typically lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.