TITLE STAND ALONE CREATOR OWNED

CREATOR OWNED AGREEMENT

The parties agree as follows concerning works submitted to Publisher by Creator for publication.

1. For each comic book script (the “Works”), which Publisher accepts, Publisher will pay Creator a percentage of sales after expenses on each comic book in which the Works appear. Creator agrees that such payment will be full and final compensation for publishing the Works.

2. Specifically, Creator agrees to produce complete and finished scripts for the title _______________ to be published by Publisher. Publisher agrees to pay Creator 8% of any profits gained from the sale of the title_______________. Creator acknowledges that this percentage is to be paid after all expenses are recouped from production of each comic book. Expenses to include printing costs, shipping, advertising, and the services of one editor.

3. Both parties agree that this contract is for Creator only, and does not cover the writer. Any contract for writing the title____________ will be executed in another contract.

4. Creator agrees to meet or exceed deadlines as agreed upon with Creator and Publisher.

5. Creator agrees to provide information, descriptions, histories, or any other pertinent information on characters or stories related to title_____________.

6. Publisher retains all rights to pre-press files produced for publishing the title__________.

7. Creator agrees to complete the entire Work, in the case of a limited series, or the most current arc, in the case of an ongoing series, prior to withdrawal of the title___________ from the Publisher.

8. Creator agrees to submit the work to the editorial process with the understanding that the work not be significantly changed from its original form. Creator further agrees to conform the Work to the Publisher’s content criteria as set forth in Publisher’s company policy.

9. The parties agree that any Work prepared by Creator is completely covered under U.S. Copyright laws and, therefore, Creator owns all rights in the Work, including the copyright. Publisher makes no claims on ownership of the Work of any kind beyond the right to publish the Work under this agreement. Publisher may, with notice and additional compensation to Creator, publish, republish (or license a third party to do so) or sell the Work in print, on the World Wide Web or in any other electronic or digital format or any other medium or format known now or invented in the future. All materials published on the World Wide Web shall be for advertising and merchandising purposes only. This agreement does not include the production or publication of E-comics.

10. The parties agree that if the Work is allowed to go out of print, all printing rights revert to the Creator, and this agreement is terminated. An out of print situation should be defined as nothing containing or derived from the Creators work on the title____________ being published for a term of six (6) months. The Creator agrees to allow the Publisher first right of refusal in the event an out of print situation occurs, with a time limit of 48 hours within which the Publisher must make a decision.

11. The parties agree that both parties have the right to submit materials related to and derived from the title ______________ to outside third parties for the purpose of merchandising and/or licensing. If the Publisher makes a deal, Publisher agrees to pay the Creator 75% of any profits after expenses on such merchandised materials. If the Creator makes a deal, Creator agrees to pay the Publisher 25% of any profits after expenses on such merchandised materials. Any merchandised materials shall include the notice of copyright by the Creator. The parties also agree to consult with each other on these third party deals so that both parties remain informed.

12. Creator warrants that the Works are original and created solely by Creator, and that the Works will not violate any law, regulation or the rights of any third party. Creator will indemnify Publisher from any and all lawsuits or claims (including damages and reasonable attorney’s fees) that are caused by or result from Creator’s Works.

13. Creator agrees that he/she is not an employee of Publisher but a self-employed, independent contractor. Creator is not entitled to any of the rights or benefits provided to Publisher’s employees. Creator shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of his/her business including transportation, materials and assistants. Creator shall determine his/her own work hours and procedures, may provide similar services for other publications, and assumes all responsibility for any liability, loss, damage or injury resulting from Creator’s efforts under this Agreement. Creator is responsible for providing his/her own business and liability insurance. Publisher will provide Creator with an annual Internal Revenue Service Form 1099.

14. Either party may terminate this agreement in writing with 90 days notice. All rights granted, and all indemnifications made, by Creator to Publisher shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason. Upon termination of this agreement the Creator has the right to seek other publishers and to submit the Work to them for possible publication. Any reprinting or republication of the Work in any form will acknowledge in writing on the reprinted Work that the Publisher originally printed this work.

15. The parties state that this Agreement is their entire agreement, replacing any prior agreements between them. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing signed by both parties. Creator acknowledges that he/she has read this Agreement and is signing it with an understanding of its provisions. Any successor publisher shall assume Publisher’s rights and obligations under this Agreement.

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