The Courtroom in Comics: Superheroes
From the exhibit, “Superheroes in Court! Lawyers, Law and Comic Books”, curated by Mark S. Zaid, Esq., and on display Sept. 4-Dec, 16, 2010 in the Rare Book Exhibition Gallery, Level L2, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale Law School.
Comic books have been around in modern form now for nearly 80 years and throughout their existence the influence of lawyers, laws and courts has been significant in the development and continuation of the industry. While oftentimes operating behind the scenes, whether as characters in comic book stories or in reality helping craft decisions that lead to the rise or fall of publishing companies, lawyers have repeatedly been recognized as part of this community, as seen in these varied examples of court-room covers published during the 1940s – 1970s.
Action Comics no. 263 (Apr. 1960). Personal collection of Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
Adventure Comics no. 281 (Feb. 1961). Personal collection of Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
Batman no. 163 (May 1964). Personal collection of Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
Blackhawk no. 208 (May 1965). Personal collection of Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
Detective Comics no. 281 (July 1960). Personal collection of Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
Incredible Hulk no. 153 (July 1972). Personal collection of Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
