The law of superheroes
By: James Daily and Ryan Davidson
Contributors: Davidson, Ryan
Publisher: Gotham Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781592407262
Subjects: Law and literature; Law; Popular works; Superheroes in literature
Description: "The dynamic duo behind the popular website LawAndTheMultiverse.com breaks down even the most advanced legal concepts for every self-proclaimed nerd. James Daily and Ryan Davidson--attorneys by day and comic enthusiasts all of the time--have clearly found their vocation, exploring the hypothetical legal ramifications of comic book tropes, characters, and powers down to the most deliciously trivial detail. The Law of Superheroes asks and answers crucial speculative questions about everything from constitutional law and criminal procedure to taxation, intellectual property, and torts, including: Could Superman sue if someone exposed his true identity as Clark Kent? Are members of the Legion of Doom vulnerable to prosecution under RICO? Do the heirs of a superhero who comes back from the dead get to keep their inherited property after their loved one is resurrected? Does it constitute 'cruel and unusual punishment' to sentence an immortal like Apocalypse to life in prison without the possibility of parole? Engaging, accessible, and teaching readers about the law through fun hypotheticals, The Law of Superheroes is a must-have for legal experts, comic nerds, and anyone who will ever be called upon to practice law in the comic multiverse"--Provided by publisher.
Table of contents: title: Legal citations and sources; title: Constitutional law; title: Criminal law; title: Evidence; title: Criminal procedure; title: Tort law and insurance; title: Contracts; title: Business law; title: Administrative law; title: Intellectual property; title: Travel and immigration; title: International law; title: Immortality, alter egos, and resurrection; title: Non-human intelligences.