James  Daily,Ryan Davidson
An intriguing and entertaining look at how Americaâ€™s legal system would work using the world of comic books.,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 Davidsonâ€”attorneys by day and comic enthusiasts all of the timeâ€”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 â€œcruel and unusual punishmentâ€ 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.
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The Law of Superheroes