Law & the Multiverse

Have you ever wondered about how the Second Amendment might impact those with superpowers? Read this article . What about whether Batman would really be allowed to prosecute alleged criminals like he did in the 60's television show? Read this. And who is responsible for all the property damage that inevitably accompanies a good-vs.-evil mega-battle? Read this post.

Those issues, along with dozens of additional - and pressing - questions dealing with the intersection of law and comics are explored at Law and the Multiverse: Superheroes, supervillians, and the law. Authored by two licensed attorneys, Law and the Multiverse explores "the hypothetical legal ramifications of comic book tropes, characters, and powers" with well-reasoned and detailed analysis and a flair for the fun.

Although extensive tagging and categorization makes finding posts of interest easy - whether you are looking just for posts about the X-Men or want posts involving labor law issues in comics - posts are well-written and fresh enough that it is worth reading every one. With posts every other day - about 15 to 20 per month - there is enough material to keep things engaging and to provide a good break from studying (or practicing) the law, while still potentially providing interesting and useful analysis.

For fans of comic books or the law, it should already be bookmarked and you probably subscribe to the RSS feed. If you've missed it so far, you only have about 6 months of posts to catch up on, but be warned - once you start, you may well be hooked.

Oh, and for those of you who may need CLE credits, Law and the Multiverse is hosting two upcoming CLE webcasts !

June 21, 2011 at 1:00 PM EDT
Kapow! What Superheroes and Comic Books Can Teach Us About Torts
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June 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM EDT
Everyday Ethics from Superhero Attorneys
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Also, you can use promotional code HEROES2011 for a 25% discount to either webcast!

Written by Marty Witt, Law Librarian Fellow