Superman versus the Ku Klux Klan: The True Story of How the Iconic Superhero Battled the Men of Hate Highlight

In 1975 Siegel launched a publicity campaign to raise awareness of the case, and DC’s parent company, Warner Communications, guaranteed both Jerry and Joe pensions of $35,000 per year for life and restored their standing as the creators. Joe Shuster died a lifelong bachelor on January 30, 1992. Jerry Siegel died on January 28, 1998. Their survivors continue to fight for a greater share of the proceeds from Superman.