...Did Marvel Comics Steal My Story? 

So true fr

:spiderman pointing at spiderman meme:

And a cameo from blackbolt

Beat me to it ​@@Coffeepanda294

Title: Blue Bolt: Worlds United Plot Overview: The multiverse is in chaos. Thousands of alternate realities are collapsing as an ancient cosmic being, Landor, awakens from the depths of the negative dimension. Known as the "Storm King," Landor has begun a conquest across universes, aiming to harness the combined electrical energy of every Blue Bolt who has ever existed. With each dimension he conquers, Landor grows stronger, feeding off the power of the Blue Bolts to restore his own weakened state and expand his dark empire. Three main Blue Bolts-Fred Parrish (the original hero from the 1940s comics), Chad Braxton (a formerly ruthless Marvel henchman trying to redeem himself), and a ragtag Fred Parrish who uses his powers for fame as a professional football star-find themselves united when Landor's forces invade their worlds. The Main Characters: 1. Fred Parrish (1940s Blue Bolt): A classic hero in every sense, Fred is the embodiment of courage and selflessness. He has fought countless battles in his home dimension, including against the evil Green Sorceress, and sees his powers as a responsibility to protect the innocent. His suit is retro-futuristic, mixing elements of World War II flight gear with advanced technology. 2. Chad Braxton: A former villain and henchman in the Marvel universe, Chad was once an expendable lackey for major supervillains. After being subjected to a failed experiment involving Blue Bolt technology, he gained powers but was left with a chip on his shoulder. Trying to leave his dark past behind, Chad struggles with being seen as a hero, often hiding his insecurities with sarcasm and bravado. He dons a sleeker, modern suit with a black and blue color scheme and specializes in using electricity-based gadgets. 3. Fred Parrish the Football Star: In this world, Fred Parrish never embraced the life of a traditional hero. Instead, he used his powers to become a football legend, flaunting his fame and enjoying the spotlight. Though he's initially reluctant to join the cause, the threat to the multiverse compels him to take his powers seriously for the first time. His suit resembles a football uniform, but with added high-tech armor and electrical enhancements. Storyline: The three Blue Bolts are brought together by a dimensional breach caused by Landor, who is manipulating space-time to drain the energy of alternate Blue Bolts, merging realities into a storm-filled dystopia. After barely escaping an attack on their own worlds, they find themselves in a shared, shattered dimension known as the “Nexus of Storms,” where remnants of destroyed realities swirl in chaos. In the Nexus of Storms, the trio encounter thousands of other Blue Bolts, ranging from a medieval knight with lightning-infused armor, a cyberpunk hacker using electricity to control machines, and even a Blue Bolt made entirely out of sentient plasma energy. They learn that these alternate versions of themselves are being hunted down by Landor's "Lightning Legion," corrupted Blue Bolts who have succumbed to his influence. Major Plot Points: 1. Landor’s Plan: Landor is revealed to be an ancient cosmic force that once ruled the multiverse's electrical storms, but was banished to the negative dimension. Now, he's using the collective power of the Blue Bolts to break free and regain his supremacy. His ultimate goal is to turn the multiverse into a single, dark storm where he reigns as the absolute monarch. 2. Recruiting Allies: Realizing the need for more help, the three lead Blue Bolts reach out to other heroes across different dimensions. This includes: Atlas (a strongman hero from mythological lore who fights using strength and invulnerability). Spider Queen (a 1940s-era heroine with spider-themed gadgets and a deadly web shooter). Catman (a crimefighter with feline abilities who brings agility and stealth to the fight). Little Red Riding Hood (a fearless warrior version of the fairy tale character, wielding a lightning-charged axe). Six-Gun Gorilla (a gorilla gunslinger from the Wild West dimension, armed with electricity-charged revolvers). 3. Black Bolt’s Cameo: As the multiversal chaos grows, Black Bolt from the Inhumans makes a surprise appearance. He warns the three main Blue Bolts that their battle against Landor is more than just a fight for power; it is a battle for the very nature of sound and energy across all realities. Using sign language and minor vocal sounds (his full voice would shatter dimensions), Black Bolt offers advice and a way to disrupt Landor's siphoning machine. 4. The Battle of Storms: The final act takes place in a darkened dimension where Landor’s storm fortress stands, surrounded by swirling portals leading to every alternate reality. Thousands of Blue Bolts, from dinosaurs with lightning breath to futuristic cyborgs with electrical weapons, unite in a desperate charge against the Lightning Legion. 5. Redemption and Sacrifice: Chad Braxton, the redeemed former henchman, decides to make the ultimate sacrifice. Using a device Black Bolt provided, he amplifies his electrical powers to overload Landor's siphoning machine, allowing the other Blue Bolts to free their captive counterparts. Chad knows the device will likely kill him, but he sees this as his one chance to truly be a hero. His final act causes the fortress to collapse and shatter Landor's dark empire. 6. The Final Showdown: The remaining Blue Bolts, led by Fred Parrish and the football star Fred, confront Landor himself. In a spectacular, reality-warping showdown, they combine their powers in a climactic strike that disperses Landor's energy form across the multiverse, breaking his control over the stolen Blue Bolt energies. Epilogue: As reality stabilizes, the three Blue Bolts stand victorious, surrounded by countless other versions of themselves. Chad Braxton's sacrifice is honored by the Blue Bolt multiverse, and Fred Parrish, the football star, finally decides to embrace the role of a true hero in his world. Meanwhile, the classic Fred Parrish reflects on the endless possibilities and responsibilities that come with being a hero across worlds. In the final scene, Black Bolt appears again, standing silently over a grave marked "Chad Braxton: A True Blue Hero." He gives a subtle nod, hinting that though the multiverse was saved, greater threats still loom on the horizon. Post-Credits Scene: A portal opens in a dark alley, and out steps an enigmatic figure wearing a torn cloak, holding a broken lightning bolt staff. The camera pans up to reveal Landor’s true form-still alive, his essence merely dispersed, not destroyed. He whispers, “This is just the beginning,” as the scene fades to black. Blue Bolt: Worlds United ends, setting the stage for even more multiversal chaos and adventures to come.

i could see something thats a mix between 2 and 3.

Personally considering some of the decisions that have been made with Marvel IP's over the past few years I could see number 3 as being less crazy that most might think. Not saying it's what happend, but definitely less crazy. I agree that a mix between 2 and 3 are the most likely.

According to Google there are more than 50.000 superheroes published by Marvel alone, so we can probably assume tens of thousands more. Now maybe this Blue Bolt guy has something extremely special about him, but if not it's pretty safe to rule out option 2. As for option 3, I didn't know what blue bolt even meant but as I understand it from the expression "bolt out of the blue", and is only used in its simplified form "blue bolt" as a tabletop RPG term. So not impossible that they turned this expression into a superhero name for a second time, but pretty unlikely too. What's very likely though, is that a person creating comics will watch a lot of content about comics. It doesn't necessarily mean he stole the idea. It's actually pretty common that artists copy each other without even realizing it. They see something but don't pay too much attention to it, then when they need to come up with something, that's what pops up in their head. That said, a lot of them also steal without remorse. So myeah I don't know. But pretty interesting.

Executives don't make comics, creatives do. And if there is anyone who loves comic history, it's comic writers.

Considering there is the Two Catman's thing, and how long the characters have not been in the spotlight, it is probably the third

I wish for Austin any and all opportunities/success that may come his way... as long as he would never sell his soul for it. That's always the danger.

@@TonisFilmClub Best case scenario for sure lol

@@miguelthedrawtist Considering some of the movies in the latest phase, Austin would knock it out of the park already

​@@TonisFilmClubthat'd be great

Big fan of you both

Its a public domain name super hero, even if they do send a c&d they would have to grounds to continue

I’d contribute to any legal defense fund for Austin if they did

@@ulises4241 Even if they are in the wrong, they can tie him up in procedural BS for a long time.

DC and austin should team up to take on marvel. both are helpless alone but if they work together they might be able to get something done.

If that happened and I was Austin, I'd contact Elon Musk and ask him to pay my legal fees. 😊

Oh man what a small world. I made that connection to one of my friends years ago! At first I'd thought it was just coincidence too but you really compare the details and it becomes obvious just how much was ""inspired"" by your Eve.

You do onow he didn't make blue bolt right

That Was You? Holy cow, I was perusing Public Domain Heroes Wiki ages ago and was looking for Halloween-themed heroes/villains for an OCT I was in. While I ultimately wound up going with a lesser-known villain (Fang from Baily Comics), All-Hallows Eve was certainly one of the standouts. I love the fact that she’s from Canada (she’d be an awesome member of Alpha Flight), and her ghoulish abilities certainly made her a fun hero for the holidays. Plus, the fact that she’s partnered up with Jack O’Lantern himself just makes the idea of writing her conversations with his disembodied voice even more interesting.

@@flashtybMost def gonna read through AHE because of what you just said

@@lazer-ape at first I was bitter and overreacted. Now, I'm actually kinda happy that Marvel is doing 99% of my brand's promotion for me. All I have to do is strategically ride their coattails. I've got new projects on the go with Eve, I'm even writing a new series of short stories.

he'll have to use the version of batman that was first introduced though, he couldn't use anything introduced affter that

@@turtle1658 wow no way, he definitely doesn't know that

Why wait? "The Black Bat" a Pulp Magazine character that dresses in a black cowl and cape is already in the Public Domain.

@@lumpylumpyloo im just clarifying jeez

@turtle1658 I feel like people don’t realize how much of a problem that will actually be. The original version of Batman didn’t have strict rules against killing and guns, and I feel like you’d have to be REALLY careful with that, as I think making it too big of a deal for your own version could cause issues. So you’d either have to not mention that he has those rules (which I have a problem with because of how important that is to his character now), or let him kill like in his earlier comics, which we all know will not go over well. Also, so many other things won’t be in the public domain that are incredibly important. Alfred, The Batcave, Robin, literally any of his villains, and even the name “Gotham City.” I really just don’t think it’s worth doing anything with Batman right away when he enters the public domain. We should all wait a few years until more material is available to use. Otherwise, we’re gonna end up with a Bruce Wayne that wears a Batman suit and goes by Batman, but acts nothing like the character and is dropped into a world that is nothing like the one he belongs in.

They can't trad mark it

@@Pat12379 Why not? I said Trademark, not Copyright, and Austin clearly stated that a Trademark and a Copyright are not the same thing.

@@Potpourri-o7m yeah and I'm pretty sure they can't do that

@@Pat12379 They absolutely CAN trademark the name. I'm not sure why you think Marvel can't, unless you don't understand what a trademark is.

@THE_bchat I feel like it's nit original enough to be trademarked like there's probably so many other characters and things named blue bolt

It's going okay. Still dealing with issues from my hand, and my balance is still pretty wonky, but I'm getting back to full health slowly but surely. :)

@@austinmcconnell Glad you’re getting better! Praying for a speedy full recovery man best of luck!

@@austinmcconnell Cool! I’m glad you’re beginning to feel better Austin! I love your videos so much and I can’t wait to see your Altas and Catman movies. 😊

@@austinmcconnell Glad to hear that, Austin. We love you!

@@austinmcconnell i dinged up my brain a bit some years back - long story, but end result is wonky balance, some involuntary movements, memory issues - nothing super-severe, but enough to know i’m not who i was, my high achieving days are behind me, and the trajectory of my life has been irrevocably down-shifted. anyway, i been a bitter boy about it - past a point of self-indulgent wallowing, if i’m honest - but seeing your progress lightens my heart a bit somehow. keep going!

Electro is white tho

Or was before

Static Shock

Marvel color-swapping Max Dillon was a stupid idea designed to satisfy stupid people. He’s a much cooler-looking and better villain as a white guy. I didn’t mind Nick Fury though. It fits his character to be like/look like Samuel L. Jackson.

Static Shock

Really curious how much original ideas you have to bring to a character to make it not public domain. Like Mickey Mouse, it's public but not certain features - only how he was depicted in the steamboat willy. So the gloves and Minnie and stuff like that are still copyrighted

@@pXnTilde I'd say it's a question of an unmistakable combination of attributes that makes a character unique enough to claim ownership, So many superheroes have icons on their chest, that alone can make for a very specific identifier. A description like "a black and white mouse with puffy white gloves and three fingers" might be enough up to a point but when you add different animal bits it can't be claimed unless they're inseparable. But there's no telling how many visual variants of that description someone with enough cash might have in their archives from some 70 years of drawings to foul your plans.

Oh god really?

Let's make this the top comment for some reason.

@@JoWilliams-ud4euThe reason being that it is a correct assessment

by that logic austin ripped off catman from dc

@@strongman5243 this comment was put in when the video was brand new, he hadn't been able to watch at the point that he left the comment.

It is worth looking for an original name, just to have more USPs for you character, more distinctive, less ordinary. Oneira (Greek), Soña Dora (Spanish), Musquq (Qechua), Reverist, Musard, Fantast, Fancier, Phantasist, Dreamsmith, Swevener (English).

@@pattheplanter thanks, I’ll definitely think about it!

That's awesome.Wishing you all the best on your universe and world building.

@@marktheshark7588 thank you! ☺️

I wouldn't worry about the name of your characters unless you're using them for the title of your work. If you are going to do that, you can search the US Trademark Office's website for active (aka "Live") trademarks to see if a name is being used.

Or Marvel's Thor and Hercules characters. They can own THOSE designs, but they will never stop someone from creating their own personal version.

Oh man that would actually be awesome wouldnt it? I can see it now, you have classic cape and tights pulp sci-fi Fred, his "retired" war veteran self inspired by his later appearances in the comics, the star publications version with the yellow suit, and austin's bolt in the mix all uniting to defeat some super powerful version of the Green Sorceress! That reminds me I'd love to send Austin a Kirby-inspired redesign I did for Blue Bolt's costume awhile back. I think he'd get a kick out of it.

At this point, we already have two moons, so nothing surprises me.

@@JoWilliams-ud4euWe got TWO MOONS?

​@ramirezproductions0826 it's about the size of a school bus, but it's going away soon.

@@JoWilliams-ud4euOh. Cool.

@@JoWilliams-ud4eu Oh. Cool.

lol. Would've been hilarious to see lots of people use 'Blue bolt' as usernames

I won't be among them. If anything that's gonna motivate me more to push back to let them know they're not the only ones in town that can play the game anymore.

Blue bolt wasn't made by marvel

The "West Coast Avengers" debuted in 1984.

And played by Adam West

I am hoping they know if they tried that they would have a huge PR problem, but as we have all seen big companies are dumb and think the public are happy with whatever they want to do.

@@bloodmooncomics2249 100%. And don't get me started on the sycophants who would defend them to the last breath

I loved reading Spider Queen

Lou Volt is right there.

@@pattheplanterlove it Indigo Bolt or some other variant blue Or some other reference to the original character entirely

I was thinking Blu Boult

Not to mention that Antarctic Press has had two versions of Catman in comics; the original, and a new take on him. So that's actually 3 who were used before you did.

There are two cases where works can enter public domain early, one is if the author releases them manually, but the other, more common case (and iirc the case here) is that back then, creators had to renew their copyright, and if they failed to do so, their copyright would enter public domain earlier than they needed to. Since Austin's building his team around the concept of failed characters nobody cares about, it's hardly surprising that their copyright was never renewed.