•The WNU is not a mirror of a superhero
universe
–The superhero’s original character, power level,
and origin may be maintained, but we should avoid importing the
whole history, continuity, and character-set of the comic-book
universe. Therefore 40-60 years of
conflicting continuity and “rebooted” universes will likely be jettisoned in
order to maintain a “WNU-friendly” version of the character.
–Since we are not importing the whole history and
continuity of the comic-book universe, superheroes do not
automatically bring in other superheroes through crossovers that take
place within their own comic universes; superheroes must meet a
“mainstream” WNU character to be considered part of the
WNU.
–Since, on the surface, the WNU closely resembles
the “real world outside our window,” the WNU versions of
superheroes…
•probably operated for less time than as portrayed
by comic book publishers
•were less powerful than as generally described in
the comics (think in terms of the Golden Age Superman for maximum
levels of power in the WNU)
•adventures’ were considerably less flamboyant,
cosmic, and earth-shaking (both literally and socio-politically)
than in the comic universes.