In any long-running franchise, the process of writing over pre-established continuity can be pretty contentious, to say the least. Spider-Man’s “One More Day” storyline (by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada) is perhaps one of the most high-profile Marvel retcons, infamously reversing the Peter Parker/MJ marriage. Depriving Peter of hard-won happiness and having Spider-Man make a deal with the devil himself, “One More Day” was the subject of heavy fan criticism. Despite having negative connotations, though, retcons can actually be a force for real good.Some of Marvel’s most effective retcons have slipped under the radar, despite their significance. Beloved characters are shown in a new light. Creative storytelling elements are set up for future creators to play around with. Despite their relative obscurity, these retcons land because they ultimately make Marvel’s lore feel richer and more textured, justifying their place in the comics canon.The 1980s West Coast Avengers series is a good example, depicting Khonshu as a tangible being who holds some degree of influence over Marc. The Avengers’ “Age of Khonshu” arc (by Jason Aaron, Ed McGuiness, and Javier Garron) would go even further with this idea, putting the Lunar god front and center of the Marvel universe. While making Khonshu an active participant in the ever-unfolding Moon Knight saga has its benefits, the idea of this elusive figure who straddles the line between reality and legend was such a unique concept. Those who mainly follow Marvel’s modern output may well be unfamiliar with Khonshu’s comic roots, so this retcon warrants a place in the rankings.
In any long-running franchise, the process of writing over pre-established continuity can be pretty contentious, to say the least. Spider-Man’s “One More Day” storyline (by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada) is perhaps one of the most high-profile Marvel retcons, infamously reversing the Peter Parker/MJ marriage. Depriving Peter of hard-won happiness and having Spider-Man make a deal with the devil himself, “One More Day” was the subject of heavy fan criticism. Despite having negative connotations, though, retcons can actually be a force for real good.
Some of Marvel’s most effective retcons have slipped under the radar, despite their significance. Beloved characters are shown in a new light. Creative storytelling elements are set up for future creators to play around with. Despite their relative obscurity, these retcons land because they ultimately make Marvel’s lore feel richer and more textured, justifying their place in the comics canon.
The 1980s West Coast Avengers series is a good example, depicting Khonshu as a tangible being who holds some degree of influence over Marc. The Avengers’ “Age of Khonshu” arc (by Jason Aaron, Ed McGuiness, and Javier Garron) would go even further with this idea, putting the Lunar god front and center of the Marvel universe. While making Khonshu an active participant in the ever-unfolding Moon Knight saga has its benefits, the idea of this elusive figure who straddles the line between reality and legend was such a unique concept. Those who mainly follow Marvel’s modern output may well be unfamiliar with Khonshu’s comic roots, so this retcon warrants a place in the rankings.
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