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Hiltzik: Blondie and Dagwood are entering the public domain, but Betty Boop still may be trapped in copyright jail

Beloved characters entering the public domain with the new year include Blondie, Dagwood, Dick and Jane and Nancy Drew, but what about Betty Boop?

Betty Boop, 'Blondie' And Nancy Drew Now In The Public Domain

The 95-year copyright on these classic characters has expired, and that means creators can use and repurpose them without ...