many superhero adaptations have recently gotten into the time-honored comics tradition of stories spanning multiple universes ...

What historical events were occurring? What was life like? Try creating a parallel timeline (see an example here) where you map out the historical events of the time with the key events ...

Murdered. To save her, Max tries to Rewind time – a power she’s not used in years… instead, Max opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger!