The Best and Worst Retcons in Comics

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Retcons are basically comics’ reset button—and sometimes they fix everything, sometimes they break it. In this video, I go through some of the most important retcons in Marvel and DC history, ranking the best and worst for characters like Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, Hulk, Wonder Woman, and Wolverine. From game-changing fixes to decisions that still frustrate fans today, this is all about how one rewrite can redefine an entire character.

On the positive side, there are retcons that genuinely elevate these heroes. Grant Morrison’s Batman work pulls from the wild Silver Age and somehow makes it all feel grounded, while Spider-Man gets a much-needed repair to one of his most controversial stories. Superman’s classic Superboy era adds emotional depth to Clark Kent’s journey, Hulk’s layered personality concept gives him real complexity, and Wonder Woman’s Rebirth run restores what made her mythos work in the first place. These are the kinds of changes that actually push characters forward.

But not every retcon lands. Some overcomplicate things, others strip away what made these heroes special, and a few just create bigger problems down the line. Whether it’s redefining iconic villains, altering origins, or turning grounded characters into something else entirely, these are the retcons that sparked debate—and still do. If you’ve ever wondered which comic book changes helped shape Marvel and DC for better or worse, this one’s for you.

==Timestamps==
0:00 - Intro
02:18 - Batman's Best Retcon
07:06 - Batman's Worst Retcon
11:36 - Spider Man's Best Retcon
15:38 - Spider Man's Worst Retcon
21:45 - Superman's Best Retcon
29:15 - Superman's Worst Retcon
38:11 - Hulk's Best Retcon
43:42 - Hulk's Worst Retcon
48:21 - Wonder Woman's Worst Retcon
54:21 - Wonder Woman's Best Retcon
59:08 - Wolverine's Best Retcon
01:05:49 - Wolverine's Worst Retcon
01:13:30 - Outro

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