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Ashcan copy


 

An ashcan copy is a publication produced solely for legal purposes such as copyright and is normally not intended for distribution.

Related Topics:
Publication - Copyright - Distribution

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One example is the comic book, Flash Comics #1 by Fawcett Comics which introduced Captain Marvel.

Related Topics:
Comic book - Fawcett Comics - Captain Marvel

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Other entertainment industries have equivalents. The most famous film example is the film, Fantastic Four, produced by Roger Corman which was produced with a two million dollar budget and was not distributed for the rumored reason of maintaining the license to the property.

Related Topics:
Film - Fantastic Four - Roger Corman

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