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[[Image:Crime Wave.jpg|thumb|When [[Penguin]] acquired [[Superman]]'s [[Superman's powers|powers]], the media referred to him as the leader in a "One man crime wave."<ref>As seen in [[The Case of the Stolen Super Powers]].</ref>|left]]
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[[Image:Crime Wave.jpg|thumb|When [[Penguin]] acquired [[Superman]]'s [[Superman's powers|powers]], the [[media]] referred to him as the leader in a "One man crime wave."<ref>As seen in [[The Case of the Stolen Super Powers]].</ref>|left]]
 
[[Image:Antiques.jpg|thumb|[[Lex Luthor]] and [[Blinky]] commit the '''Crime''' of [[theft|robbing]] a [[Metropolis Bank|bank]].<ref>As seen in [[Merlin's Magic Marbles]].</ref>]]
 
[[Image:Antiques.jpg|thumb|[[Lex Luthor]] and [[Blinky]] commit the '''Crime''' of [[theft|robbing]] a [[Metropolis Bank|bank]].<ref>As seen in [[Merlin's Magic Marbles]].</ref>]]
'''Crime''' was a term used to describe illegal actions taken by certain individuals or groups of people, that were in violation of the [[law]]. People who committed crimes were referred to as '''criminals'''.
 
   
 
'''Crime''' was a term used to describe [[illegal]] [[Crime#List of crimes|actions]] taken by certain [[individual]]s or [[group]]s of [[people]], that were in violation of the [[law]]. People who committed crimes were referred to as '''criminals'''.
During [[Bruce Wayne]]'s studies of [[criminal psychology]], he learned that criminals were in general a [[superstition|superstitious]] "cowardly lot."<ref>As told in the [[Super Friends (TV Series)|Superfriends]] [[season 9|season nine episode]] ''[[The Fear]]'' (1985).</ref> Small-time criminals were often referred to as '''thugs''', '''hoodlums''', and many other names. Some of the most dangerous criminals were known as [[supervillains]]. Men who fought crime were called '''Crimefighters'''. This referred to [[Superheroes]] and [[Law Enforcement]] [[officer]]s.
 
   
 
During [[Bruce Wayne]]'s studies of [[criminal psychology]], he learned that criminals were in general a [[superstition|superstitious]] "[[Cowardice|cowardly lot]]."<ref>As told in the [[Super Friends (TV Series)|Superfriends]] [[season 9|season nine episode]] ''[[The Fear]]'' (1985).</ref> Small-time criminals were often referred to as '''thugs''', '''hoodlums''', and many other names. Some of the most dangerous criminals were known as [[supervillains]]. Men who fought crime were called '''[[Crimefighter]]s'''. This referred to [[Superheroes]] and [[Law Enforcement]] [[officer]]s.
[[Batman]] may have been considered a criminal, as he was viewed by some as a [[vigilantism|vigilante]]. This view was not nearly as popular as it was before, since [[Batman]] and [[Robin]] both were considered agents of the law in the [[Justice League]], and therefore most people did not view him as a vigilante, but rather a '''[[costume]]d crimefighter'''.
 
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[[Batman]] may have been considered a criminal, as he was viewed by some as a [[vigilantism|vigilante]]. This view was not nearly as popular as it was before, since [[Batman]] and [[Robin]] both were considered [[agent]]s of the law in the [[Justice League]], and therefore most people did not view him as a vigilante, but rather a '''[[costume]]d [[costumed crimefighter|crimefighter]]'''.
 
==List of crimes==
 
==List of crimes==
 
*[[Abuse]]
 
*[[Abuse]]
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*[[Burglary]]
 
*[[Burglary]]
 
*[[Con artist|Conning]]
 
*[[Con artist|Conning]]
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*[[Contempt of court]]
 
*[[Disorderly conduct]]
 
*[[Disorderly conduct]]
 
*[[Extortion]]
 
*[[Extortion]]
 
*[[Gambling]]
 
*[[Gambling]]
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*[[Genocide]]
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*[[Hijacking]]
 
*[[Indecent exposure]]
 
*[[Indecent exposure]]
 
*[[Kidnapping]]
 
*[[Kidnapping]]
 
*[[Larceny]]
 
*[[Larceny]]
 
*[[Litter]]ing
 
*[[Litter]]ing
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*[[Looting]]
 
*[[Misdemeanor]]
 
*[[Misdemeanor]]
 
*[[Mugging]]
 
*[[Mugging]]
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==Punishment for crimes==
 
==Punishment for crimes==
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*[[Castration]]
 
*[[Community service]]
 
*[[Community service]]
 
*[[Death penalty]]
 
*[[Death penalty]]
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*'''[[Crook]]''': A term used for low-level, small time criminals.
 
*'''[[Crook]]''': A term used for low-level, small time criminals.
 
*'''[[Outlaw]]'''
 
*'''[[Outlaw]]'''
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==Occupations involved with fighting crime==
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*'''[[Law Enforcement]] [[Officer]]'''
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**'''[[Sheriff]]'''
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**'''[[Police|Police officer]]'''
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**'''[[Agent|Federal Agent]]'''
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**'''[[Patrol]] [[officer]]'''
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**'''[[Security]] [[officer]]'''
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*'''[[Superhero]]'''
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*'''[[Bounty hunter]]'''
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*'''[[Vigilantism|Vigilante]]'''
   
 
==Organized crime and other criminal organizations==
 
==Organized crime and other criminal organizations==
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*[[Legion of Doom]]
 
*[[Legion of Doom]]
 
*[[SKULL]]
 
*[[SKULL]]
*[[Council]]
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*[[The Council]]
 
*[[Insect Raiders]]
 
*[[Insect Raiders]]
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*[[Hells Angels]]
 
*[[Hooded Men]]
 
*[[Hooded Men]]
 
*[[H.I.V.E.]]
 
*[[H.I.V.E.]]
 
*[[Intergalactic Underworld]]
 
*[[Intergalactic Underworld]]
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*[[Yakuza]]
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:25, 19 January 2024

Crime Wave

When Penguin acquired Superman's powers, the media referred to him as the leader in a "One man crime wave."[1]

Antiques

Lex Luthor and Blinky commit the Crime of robbing a bank.[2]

Crime was a term used to describe illegal actions taken by certain individuals or groups of people, that were in violation of the law. People who committed crimes were referred to as criminals.

During Bruce Wayne's studies of criminal psychology, he learned that criminals were in general a superstitious "cowardly lot."[3] Small-time criminals were often referred to as thugs, hoodlums, and many other names. Some of the most dangerous criminals were known as supervillains. Men who fought crime were called Crimefighters. This referred to Superheroes and Law Enforcement officers.

Batman may have been considered a criminal, as he was viewed by some as a vigilante. This view was not nearly as popular as it was before, since Batman and Robin both were considered agents of the law in the Justice League, and therefore most people did not view him as a vigilante, but rather a costumed crimefighter.

List of crimes[]

Punishment for crimes[]

Names often given to people who commit or are believed to commit crimes[]

  • Assassin: A gun for hire. Someone who kills for money.
  • Defendant: A term used for people accused of a crime in the context of a trial in a courtroom.
  • Supervillain: A term used to describe "high-class" criminals. Most of them have super powers, although not always.
  • Thug: A term used to describe common criminals, who are usually henchmen.
  • Crook: A term used for low-level, small time criminals.
  • Outlaw

Occupations involved with fighting crime[]

Organized crime and other criminal organizations[]

References[]

  1. As seen in The Case of the Stolen Super Powers.
  2. As seen in Merlin's Magic Marbles.
  3. As told in the Superfriends season nine episode The Fear (1985).
  4. Space travel was considered illegal on Krypton, because it was against their law.
  5. Trespassing is technically not considered a crime, but it is a very minor offense.

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