Steve Orlando (The)

thesteveorlando.bsky.social

30 September 2026 21:04

Ah! No, it's not my perspective. It's fact. If it was said on a podcast, great! But it's not canon. If it's an explanation of what was on the page, also great! But only what's on the printed page is canon. Not Leah, not I, have a choice in this--publishers decide canon by publishing the books.

Steve Orlando (The)

thesteveorlando.bsky.social

30 September 2026 20:27

Sure, but I don't get the point of what you're asking -- you misunderstanding what's written there doesn't depend on the work of my colleague. Your argument just isn't true.

Steve Orlando (The)

thesteveorlando.bsky.social

30 September 2026 20:19

Correct! Because "above" and "below" aren't technical terms, or even storytelling terms. The Beyonder beating Wanda doesn't mean he's intrinsically "above" her--it means he got the better of her in a fight, because he has different perceptions and experience.

Steve Orlando (The)

thesteveorlando.bsky.social

30 September 2026 20:19

As presented by fandom, yes--correct. Are some characters more powerful than others on paper? Absolutely. But the right story could have Aunt May defeat the One Above All.

Steve Orlando (The)

thesteveorlando.bsky.social

30 September 2026 20:12

Thank you! This has, in many ways, been the macro thesis of the run.