Batman sues Warner

[Roy Mustang]

and Nolan

Batman sues Warner and Nolan

The city of Batman, in southeastern Turkey, is suing Warner Brothers and Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan over the use of the city’s name. The mayor of the city, Huseyin Kalkin, told the Hurriyet Daily News that the suit was suggested by foreign journalists as a way out of the city’s financial troubles. Although the city apparently pre-dates the character, asserting rights at this late stage is a little tardy. The paper quotes the head of the Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Commission of the Istanbul Bar as noting that the period for objecting to the registration of the Batman trademark is now past, all over the world.

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[Animus Seed]

Oh, so they are suing Warner after all? Last I heard, they were only suing Nolan. I'm not sure which is more insane...

[rocklobster]

This is beyond win in hilarity. I hope they lose.

[Fish and Chips]

The mayor of the city, Huseyin Kalkin, told the Hurriyet Daily News that the suit was suggested by foreign journalists as a way out of the city’s financial troubles.

Americans...

[Nate]

Hmm...a city established in 1955, claiming that a comic book character from 1939 used their name without permission.

[ShiroiHikari]

If this was a joke, it would be funny. But since it's real, it's hilarious.

[ChristianKitsune]

If this was a joke, it would be funny. But since it's real, it's hilarious.

LOL! so true EXDEE

I'm still trying to figure out what it would be like to live in a town called Batman... O.o

Why aren't the Turkish people suing us over eating turkeys on Turkey Day?

They're such turkeys...

[uc pseudonym]

Sure, sure, lawsuit or whatever... my question is: why can't I be from the city of Batman?

[Etoh*the*Greato]

I applaud them in their efforts.

[termyt]

Sure, sure, lawsuit or whatever... my question is: why can't I be from the city of Batman?

Because you aren't Turkish, silly.