Just a quick one for all and sundry - it would appear that the recent appeal in the Kirby Estate v Marvel might well fail, and fail on a technicality.  According to the most recent filing from the court, dated the 30th of August 2011, the Kirby side failed to file the appeal properly.  In a one page document the court advises that; A notice of appeal was filed on August 15, 2011. Appellant's Forms C and D were due August 29, 2011. The case is deemed in default. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the appeal will be dismissed effective September 13, 2011 if the forms are not filed by that date. If the forms are not filed, correctly, within a fortnight, then the appeal will be dismissed.  It'd be a shame for the Kirby family to come this far only to have the appeal thrown out because somebody forgot to file the paperwork.  Surely lawyer Marc Toberoff, who is no stranger to filing appeals (I've lost count of how many appeals he's filed in the Siegel v DC case), knew before

You know, there's not a lot I want to say about this right at the moment, other than make sure you read it all - it's one of the few times that you'll get the chance to see Todd McFarlane under oath.  This is the afternoon for the June 14, 2010 Neil Gaiman vs Todd McFarlane court case to resolve the issue of Dark Ages Spawn, Tiffany and Domina.  Appearing for Neil Gaiman was Allen Arnsten and Jeff Simmons, and appearing for Todd McFarlane we have Todd Smith and J. Alex Grimsley.  Appearing on the stand before McFarlane is writer Brian Holguin, who has a few interesting things to say about the creative process where it comes to working with Todd McFarlane.  More tomorrow, but until then, as I always say, sit back, get a drink and enjoy! THE COURT:  Mr. Arntsen, then are you resting? MR. ARNTSEN:  Yes. The only other matter is the admission of exhibits. And what I propose is that all of the exhibits that the witnesses are asked about just be admitted. Do you have