Web comics question

[Breadfan]

I have question to see if anyone can answer. If you post some of your work on the internet is it copyright or can anyone steal the idea ? Does anyone have the answer or somewhere that I can find that answer?

The reason I am asking is that I am seriously thinking about uploading my work and I am cautious cause I don't want the story or the characters taken from me.

thanks for you input
BF

[Brandon Hanvey]

I have question to see if anyone can answer. If you post some of your work on the internet is it copyright or can anyone steal the idea ? Does anyone have the answer or somewhere that I can find that answer?

The reason I am asking is that I am seriously thinking about uploading my work and I am cautious cause I don't want the story or the characters taken from me.

thanks for you input
BF

Your work is copyrighted once you create it.

From http://www.copyright.gov

When is my work protected?
Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.

[pirulaso]

do i need a statement clause on my webcomic or site?

[Brandon Hanvey]

do i need a statement clause on my webcomic or site?
You don't have to have it. But it helps.

You can copyright website contents with the US Copyright Office.
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-digital.html#website