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Creator Sara Pichelli Demands Fair Royalties for Miles Morales

12/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sara Pichelli, the co-creator of Miles Morales, says she receives no royalties from the character’s success in video games and animated films.
Her comments have sparked discussions about creators’ rights in the comic industry and calls for a political campaign to advocate fair compensation.
The next Miles Morales installment, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is set to release on June 18, 2027.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 amendment to the Copyright Act aimed to enhance creator rights, yet many comic creators, like Sara Pichelli, still face challenges in securing fair compensation, with only 10% reportedly receiving royalties. This ongoing struggle echoes the 1988 Creator's Bill of Rights, which sought to protect creators from exploitation, highlighting the need for reform in the comic industry regarding creator compensation and ownership.

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Story summary

Sara Pichelli, the co-creator of Miles Morales, says she receives no royalties from the character’s success in video games and animated films.
Her comments have sparked discussions about creators’ rights in the comic industry and calls for a political campaign to advocate fair compensation.
The next Miles Morales installment, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is set to release on June 18, 2027.

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