Marvel's Legal Victory: Mutants Deemed Non-Human for X-Men Toys

Sophia Moonstone

Updated Monday, April 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a surprising legal maneuver, Marvel has successfully argued in court that mutants are not considered people, allowing them to pay a lower rate for X-Men "toys" instead of the higher rate for dolls. This revelation, shared on the popular subreddit "todayilearned" by user u/Johndough99999, has sparked a lively discussion among Marvel fans and legal enthusiasts alike.

According to the post, Marvel presented their case in court and managed to convince the judge that mutants, despite their extraordinary abilities, should be classified as non-human ent*****. As a result, the iconic X-Men characters can now be categorized as toys rather than dolls, leading to a significant reduction in the licensing fees and taxes associated with their merchandise.

The concept of mutants not being considered fully human is not entirely new within the Marvel universe. The X-Men comics and movies have often explored the themes of discrimination and societal prejudice faced by mutants. However, this legal argument takes the discussion to a whole new level, raising questions about the legal rights and status of super-powered individuals.

While the post does not provide specific details about the court case or the legal arguments put forth by Marvel, it does include a hyperlink to an article on Wikipedia, suggesting that further information can be found there. It's worth noting that Wikipedia entries should always be approached with caution and verified through reliable sources.

As expected, the post has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 30,000 upvotes and 930 comments in just a few hours. Users have expressed a range of opinions regarding Marvel's legal victory. Some find it fascinating from a legal standpoint, applauding the creative argument put forth by Marvel's legal team. Others are more skeptical, questioning the ethical implications of categorizing mutants as non-human and whether this decision could set a precedent for real-world discrimination.

One user, thxx1337, highlighted in the "BEST COMMENTS" section, added to the discussion by stating, "This is the exact sort of legal loophole that corporations exploit to their advantage. It's both fascinating and concerning how our legal system can be manipulated in such ways."

It remains to be seen how this legal victory will impact the future of X-Men merchandise and the broader Marvel universe. Will other companies attempt similar arguments to lower their licensing fees? Could this legal precedent have unintended consequences for the rights of super-powered individuals in the Marvel universe? These questions and more continue to fuel the ongoing conversation surrounding Marvel's successful court case.

As always, it's important to approach information shared on social media with a critical eye and seek out reliable sources to verify the accuracy of claims. While this particular post presents an intriguing legal development, further research and analysis are necessary to fully understand the implications and ramifications of Marvel's argument.

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Trankia12

#10 last time they didn't do this the guy came back 3 days later!

jimmythehat1

#22 Mary Poppins is a Time Lord. Her bag has bigger-on-the-inside tech.

Merdock

#47, not a Christian, just someone with a good chunk of student debt. I'm more concerned about preventing this problem from continuing rather than forgiving all the debt right now. Don't get me wrong, If we could do both that's great, but if we can only have one, I'd prefer preventing any future generations from having the same problem my generation has.

AnguaPratchett3000

#19 I never really understand this argument, because seriously? I think it's great to turn bits of animals that we have cultural prejudices against eating, but that are perfectly edible, into food normal folks will eat! That animal died for us, the least we can do is use everything we can from its body! Sure, if unscrupulous companys try to hide rotted meat in there, or throw in enough chemicals to nuke a herb garden, that's a different matter. But skin, organs, ligaments and such, yes!

Afewflowers

#45 All the wealth gathered from stolen labor was used to buy up all the best farm land, leaving the rest of the population with scraps. People who will keep slaves will do anything. They will use what they have stolen to take even more, they will write the laws to make it legal, they will hire police to arrest or kill those who dissent. Allowing exploitation gives power to those who least deserve it, it hurts everyone

Heisanevilgenius

#19 The thing about this is he straight-up lied to the kids. He made chicken nuggets the way fear-mongering rumours said chicken nuggets are made, which is well below food standards and they had to put a disclaimer in the episode that chicken nuggets are not made this way "in this country". It's kind of hilarious that he did his best to make them disgusting and the kids still wanted them but he also purposely served children illegally substandard food to try to scare them.

CheesecakePi

#45 This is true, but I would also point out that the implication that something is not really worth getting up in arms over (pun intended) unless it affects you personally, is rather flawed and problematic. There's certainly value in a firsthand perspective to an issue, but (for example) someone doesn't need to have had an abortion to feel VERY strongly that abortion bans negatively affect our society, and decide to take action in some way for it.

FauxFoxPaw

#12 wtf!?

Crowlands

#19 if I were to write a list of everyone I wanted to punch in the face, cross off the people I've met personally, and the people on there for political reasons, Jamie Oliver would be second. The stuck up elitist t***. And what he said about Gordon Ramsey is f***in' disgusting.

borocanuck

I expect you to dine, Mr Bond.