Retconning is common within the fictional universes of comic books, especially those of large comic book houses such as [Marvel Comics]? and [D.C. Comics]?, due to the long periods of time and the large number of independant authors contributing to their development. An example of a comic book retcon is the status of Superman's adoptive human parents, the Kents; they were originally established to have died, but later comics rewrote history so that they hadn't. |
Retconning is common within the fictional universes of comic books, especially those of large comic book houses such as [Marvel Comics]? and [D.C. Comics]?, due to the long periods of time and the large number of independant authors contributing to their development. An example of a comic book retcon is the status of Superman's adoptive human parents, the Kents; they were originally established to have died, but later comics rewrote history so that they hadn't. Retconning can be found in other media as well; a prime example is the Star Trek franchise, which has been produced over many decades and with multiple writers and producers. |
Retconning is common within the fictional universes of comic books, especially those of large comic book houses such as [Marvel Comics]? and [D.C. Comics]?, due to the long periods of time and the large number of independant authors contributing to their development. An example of a comic book retcon is the status of Superman's adoptive human parents, the Kents; they were originally established to have died, but later comics rewrote history so that they hadn't. Retconning can be found in other media as well; a prime example is the Star Trek franchise, which has been produced over many decades and with multiple writers and producers.
Another form of retconning doesn't directly contradict previously-established facts, but instead retroactively "fills in" missing background details necessary for current plot points.
Retroactive continuity is similar to but not exactly the same as plot inconsistencies introduced inadvertantly; retconning is usually done deliberately, and is often accepted at face value by fans if it is done well.