Milo Manara vs Elon Musk: Copyright Clash Over Twitter Post
On November 21, 2022, Elon Musk posted a manipulated version of a Milo Manara comic on Twitter, sparking a copyright controversy. Musk, the world's richest person with an estimated $270 billion net worth and new owner of Twitter, used the image without permission to mock Donald Trump's desire to return to the platform. Manara, a renowned Italian comic artist, responded with a counter-vignette on Facebook, jokingly threatening to sue for $44 billion to buy Twitter back. The incident highlights broader issues of copyright infringement in the digital age, as noted by sociologist Zygmunt Bauman's concept of 'liquid society.' Manara's response was praised by fellow cartoonist Lele Corvi, who had a similar experience with polemicist Diego Fusaro in spring 2022. Corvi emphasized the need for respect and legal enforcement to protect cartoonists' rights.
Key facts
- Elon Musk posted a manipulated Milo Manara comic on Twitter on November 21, 2022.
- Musk is the world's richest person with an estimated $270 billion net worth.
- Musk is the new owner of Twitter.
- The post mocked Donald Trump's desire to return to Twitter.
- Manara responded with a counter-vignette on Facebook, jokingly threatening a $44 billion lawsuit.
- Lele Corvi, another cartoonist, had a similar copyright issue with Diego Fusaro in spring 2022.
- Fusaro apologized and removed the image.
- The incident raises questions about copyright in the digital age, referencing Zygmunt Bauman's 'liquid society.'
Entities
Artists
- Milo Manara
- Lele Corvi
- Charles M. Schulz
- Diego Fusaro
Institutions
- SpaceX
- Il Manifesto
Locations
- Italy
- United States