Josh_Alexander
Keeper of Cosmic Balance
Originally posted by Rao Kal El
I never got that quite right.Is canon for what ever universe it happen?
Is it canon for 616?
Was this 616 thanos?
Is it canon only for the LT?
Everything that happens withing 616 earth is considered canon (In most cases), since all the major events (the streamline) occurs in this reality. Like the infinity war events, civil war, and other major canon events. A canon comic is one which follows the line of events, but is also validated by upcoming comics. Non canon comics are those which are connected to the main streamline of events; like Adam Warlock becoming the Living Tribunal. If it was a canon event, then it should have been validated by other upcoming comics which portray the Tribunal. For instance, the Living Tribunal that was killed by Lord Chaos and Master Order in the Ultimates should have had the face of Adam (Since it didn't that comic isn't canon).
Now, a canon comic like The Ultimates, is validated since it follows the stream line of events (This comic takes place after the Secret Wars and continues with the story of the formation of the 8th Multiverse/universe).
We can also see examples of these in movies. For instance, the events that take place in the X Men movies can be considered Non Canon, since the main steamline of events are those of the MCU. Movies like Captain America, etc, are validated by other movies. (A good example would be Spiderman Homecoming, in where it is validated by the events of Captain America Civil War).
If the X Men were to be sold back to Marvel, all the events that occured in the previous movies would be considered Non canon, and would be Retcon.
*correct me if am wrong.