Depiction of Misconduct and Justice in Comic Books
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Running Head: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 1
Criminal Justice system comic books
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Criminal Justice system comic books
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 2
Introduction
Criminal justice is a perennial theme in the modern comic books published around the
world, with narratives that revolve around safeguarding the innocent from crime and
harm .This paper seeks to examine the depiction of misconduct and justice in the comic book
“Superhero mythos by Scott Vellum Cary D. Atkinson”. This book presents Batman and
Superman as a representation of crime and justice into the modern era. The message in this
book identifies and discusses in relation to three key contexts of 1) the structural framework
in which the superheroes reside, 2) the crime and lawbreakers they fight against and finally,
3) the vigilantes themselves. Even though superheroes often work largely outside the law, the
support the efforts of an authentic and fair system. In sum, these comic books offer messages
regarding justice that are reliable with and supportive of the dominant ideologies that deride
rehabilitation and incapacitation.
Discussion
Superhero stories over the years have featured Batman and Superman saving
countless lives, demonstrating how the power of one man can deter crime without the power
of authorities. The pursuit of criminals usually means breaking the law as devotion to justice
outweighs devotion to law. The most appropriate interpretation can be made through Levitz,
& Baker, (2010) “voluntary vocational policing”. He indicates that “These activities are often
being done by private citizens not because they have such responsibilities but because, they,
for their own individual reasons, want to do it” (p.137). Both superheroes, as presented in the
book have their own motives for combating crime. The approach used by Batman represents
a voluntary avocational policing. Superman’s approach, on the other hand, supports Rose’s
argument that “conceived force is the important factor in policing. “Both heroes, in their
Introduction
Criminal justice is a perennial theme in the modern comic books published around the
world, with narratives that revolve around safeguarding the innocent from crime and
harm .This paper seeks to examine the depiction of misconduct and justice in the comic book
“Superhero mythos by Scott Vellum Cary D. Atkinson”. This book presents Batman and
Superman as a representation of crime and justice into the modern era. The message in this
book identifies and discusses in relation to three key contexts of 1) the structural framework
in which the superheroes reside, 2) the crime and lawbreakers they fight against and finally,
3) the vigilantes themselves. Even though superheroes often work largely outside the law, the
support the efforts of an authentic and fair system. In sum, these comic books offer messages
regarding justice that are reliable with and supportive of the dominant ideologies that deride
rehabilitation and incapacitation.
Discussion
Superhero stories over the years have featured Batman and Superman saving
countless lives, demonstrating how the power of one man can deter crime without the power
of authorities. The pursuit of criminals usually means breaking the law as devotion to justice
outweighs devotion to law. The most appropriate interpretation can be made through Levitz,
& Baker, (2010) “voluntary vocational policing”. He indicates that “These activities are often
being done by private citizens not because they have such responsibilities but because, they,
for their own individual reasons, want to do it” (p.137). Both superheroes, as presented in the
book have their own motives for combating crime. The approach used by Batman represents
a voluntary avocational policing. Superman’s approach, on the other hand, supports Rose’s
argument that “conceived force is the important factor in policing. “Both heroes, in their
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