Why Marvel’s Recidivism Rate Is Lower than DC’s - R Street Institute

Why Marvel’s Recidivism Rate Is Lower than DC’s - R Street Institute

In the debate over crime and punishment, policymakers often turn to academic literature, history, and data, overlooking an unlikely but rich source: comic books. Superhero comics have explored criminal justice more than any other medium. The companies that dominate the industry, Marvel and DC, each embody different public safety philosophies. Second chances are central themes... The post Why Marvel’s Recidivism Rate Is Lower than DC’s appeared f…