The Law Of Superheroes
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Author |
: James Daily |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 372 |
Release |
: 2012-10-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101600412 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101600411 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Law of Superheroes by : James Daily
An intriguing and entertaining look at how America’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 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.
Author |
: Laurence Maslon |
Publisher |
: Crown Archetype |
Total Pages |
: 708 |
Release |
: 2013-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780385348591 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0385348592 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Superheroes! by : Laurence Maslon
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and the Mighty Thor—or swinging over rooftops—the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Based on the three-part PBS documentary series Superheroes, this companion volume chronicles the never-ending battle of the comic book industry, its greatest creators, and its greatest creations. Covering the effect of superheroes on American culture—in print, on film and television, and in digital media—and the effect of American culture on its superheroes, Superheroes: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture appeals to readers of all ages, from the casual observer of the phenomenon to the most exacting fan of the genre. Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!—creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder—this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century. Featuring more than 500 full-color comic book panels, covers, sketches, photographs of both essential and rare artwork, Superheroes is the definitive story of this powerful presence in pop culture.
Author |
: Tom Morris |
Publisher |
: ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages |
: 470 |
Release |
: 2010-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781459601130 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1459601130 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Superheroes and Philosophy by : Tom Morris
Great Caesars Ghost!! A team of Brainiacs! Superheroes and Philosophy is Kryptonite for those super villains who diss the heroes as lightweights! Riddle me this, Batman: How are Gotham City and Metropolis like ancient Athens and modern Paris? Read this sensational book and find out!
Author |
: James Daily |
Publisher |
: Avery |
Total Pages |
: 322 |
Release |
: 2012 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781592408399 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1592408397 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Law of Superheroes by : James Daily
"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.
Author |
: James Kakalios |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 441 |
Release |
: 2005-09-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101216736 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101216735 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Physics of Superheroes by : James Kakalios
James Kakalios explores the scientific plausibility of the powers and feats of the most famous superheroes — and discovers that in many cases the comic writers got their science surprisingly right. Along the way he provides an engaging and witty commentary while introducing the lay reader to both classic and cutting-edge concepts in physics, including: What Superman’s strength can tell us about the Newtonian physics of force, mass, and acceleration How Iceman’s and Storm’s powers illustrate the principles of thermal dynamics The physics behind the death of Spider-Man’s girlfriend Gwen Stacy Why physics professors gone bad are the most dangerous evil geniuses!
Author |
: John Shelton Lawrence |
Publisher |
: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 429 |
Release |
: 2002 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780802825735 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0802825737 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Myth of the American Superhero by : John Shelton Lawrence
As the nation seems to yearn for redemption from the evils that threaten its tranquility, the authors maintain that Joseph Campbell's monomythic hero is alive and well, but significantly displaced, in American popular culture.
Author |
: Jon Morris |
Publisher |
: Quirk Books |
Total Pages |
: 258 |
Release |
: 2015-06-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781594747830 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1594747830 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis The League of Regrettable Superheroes by : Jon Morris
Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.
Author |
: Liam Burke |
Publisher |
: Rutgers University Press |
Total Pages |
: 337 |
Release |
: 2019-12-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780813597164 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0813597161 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Superhero Symbol by : Liam Burke
Bringing together superhero scholars and key industry figures The Superhero Symbol unmasks how superheroes have become so pervasive in media, culture, and politics. This timely collection explores how these powerful icons are among the entertainment industry's most valuable intellectual properties, yet can be appropriated for everything from activism to cosplay and real-life vigilantism.
Author |
: Dan Hassler-Forest |
Publisher |
: John Hunt Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781780991801 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1780991800 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Capitalist Superheroes by : Dan Hassler-Forest
In the same way that Stallone and Schwarzenegger played film heroes who came to embody the values of Ronald Reagans aggressive conservative agenda in the 1980s, the 21st-century film narratives of Batman, Spider-Man and Superman reflect the policies of the Bush Doctrine after 9/11. This book offers a groundbreaking study of the relationship that exists between post-9/11 American politics and the contemporary superhero movie phenomenon. No other Hollywood subgenre was as consistently popular during the George W. Bush presidency, as films such as Spider-Man, Superman Returns, Iron Man, and The Dark Knight embodied the key contradictions that inform the cultural and political life of the post-9/11 years. By combining in-depth analyses of numerous major superhero films from this era with astute readings of contemporary critical theory, this book offers accessible and academically potent insight into the complex interplay between politics, ideology, and entertainment in the 21st century. ,
Author |
: Pat Mills |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1401251404 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781401251406 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Marshal Law by : Pat Mills
Series about a futuristic law official charged with policing super-heroes gone rogue by any means necessary, all while fighting his own self-hatred for being the thing he hates most: a super-hero.