The Law of Superheroes, James Daily, J.D.
The Law of Superheroes, James Daily, J.D.
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The Law of Superheroes

Author: James Daily, J.D., Ryan Davidson, J.D.

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Unabridged: 7 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2012


Synopsis

Could Superman sue if someone exposed his identity as Clark Kent? Is a life sentence for an immortal like Apocalypse “cruel and unusual punishment?” Is X-ray vision a violation of search and seizure laws? Is the Joker legally insane? And who foots the bill when a hero destroys a skyscraper or two while defending Metropolis?Fear not, gentle listener! The answers to these questions and a multitude more are contained inside this audiobook.Lawyers by day and comic book enthusiasts by night, James Daily, J.D., and Ryan Davidson, J.D., explain and explore the hypothetical legal ramifications of comic book tropes, characters, and powers, down to the most deliciously trivial detail. You’ll learn about the basic principles of law in an engaging and accessible way through comics—from alternate universes and copyright laws to shape-shifters and witness testimony to contracts with the Devil. The Law of Superheroes is a must-listen for legal experts, true believers, and anyone who is ever called upon to practice law in the comic multiverse.

About James Daily, J.D.

James Daily, J.D., is an attorney and cofounder of LawandtheMultiverse.com. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. By day he works for the Stanford University Hoover Institution Project on Commercializing Innovation and also represents clients in a variety of intellectual property matters. He has been reading comics since he was ten, and some of his earliest and fondest childhood memories are of the Batman television series starring Adam West.

About Ryan Davidson, J.D.

Ryan Davidson, J.D., is an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana and cofounder of Lawandthe Multiverse.com. He is an associate at Hunt Suedhoff Kalamaros LLP, where he practices general insurance litigation. Mr. Davidson cut his teeth on speculative fiction in the first grade and has been reading graphic novels since college.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary on May 20, 2015

Two lawyers looking at the comic book world and the law. Obviously mostly based on our universe's laws, sometimes speculating on changes that superheroes would make. (Sometimes not. It observes that the FAA governs those who fly by means of contrivances, not those with innate flight powers, without n......more

Goodreads review by Tiamatty on January 25, 2015

This was definitely an interesting read. It's an introduction to the law, using superheroes of examples to make it more fun, and as a result, easier to understand. I'm an idiot, so I still didn't understand everything, and retained very little, but that's just me. People who aren't as stupid as I am......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on January 14, 2019

Sometimes you stumble across a book that you feel was written with you specifically in mind. This was mine. I learned a lot from reading this book; it covers the world of superheroes and the legal system very well. Since the authors are both practicing lawyers and comic book geeks, this text is more......more

Goodreads review by Mouse on October 26, 2015

I spent weeks sewing a costume and got it all ready along with my underwear on the outside. I got me a cool mask in the discount bin at the Lotions and Lace store nearby. I found an old bath towel in a park near a deceased homeless person that I glued a big "S" onto to use as a cape. I was all ready......more

Goodreads review by MIKE on March 18, 2020

Despite a lot of the comments in the comment section... you don’t have to enjoy comics to enjoy this book. If you’ve seen superhero movies or shows you will enjoy this just as much since most of the characters used are characters even the Casual fan know of (Spider-Man). Additionally, if you enjoy r......more