Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-33451558-20180108013931/@comment-13022928-20180122184500

From a YouTube video I saw it said JR saw what Morgan was doing before she finished the first novel. Now if that's the case wouldn't Morgan own copyright to things like the characters. Similar to how when Frank Darabont pitched TWD Kirkman still owned certain copywright to things. Wouldn't this mean Morgan is the original creator and JR is just adapting her story to the tv.

I don't know if what I am saying is true but I figured my source did their research and am now confused. Could use some help clarifying.