How does continuity work in comic books?
The answer to this would take probably weeks/months of your time....not touching this one.
Does every book take place in the same universe at the same time?
No. Most are probably in the same universe and generally the same contemporary time period but don't have to line up on exact days. They are stories not diaries.
Does it take place at the same time and day?
No. Not unless it specifically and explicitly says so in the comics themselves. Most of the time the answer is no.
What are events?
Depends on who you ask.
Could be big story arcs that span multiple issues and have multiple book crossovers. In that case we could see many exact timeline matchups and things happening at roughly the same time in multiple books. Usually they have long felt repercussions throughout whichever comic publisher's universe they took place in.
Could also be big cheesy cash grabs from the big two, Marvel and DC, a tactic used to get you to buy multiple books to get the whole story and maybe to spike sales.
How often do they happen?
To my knowledge there is no set pattern. Just depends on a lot of factors. But believe me....you'll know when they happen. Pretty much have huge banners with the event title on every book they coincide with.
....I also don't have all the answers. But that's the best I can do for now.
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