There is a limited fair-use argument to TM infringement. Characters are harder to protect then say the Superman logo.
Whatever you decide to do - clear all of it through an attorney familiar with this issue first. It can save you tens of thousands of dollars in lost profits & legal fees. Also see the "Fifty Shades of Grey" lawsuit vs Smash.There are few bright line answers in fair-use cases. It really is a factually driven issue.
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