During the NLDS, I used a classic comic book story to explain what was happening with Bryce Harper and the Phillies. Readers seemed to enjoy it, and since we’re masochistically remembering the Phillies’ 2015 season, I decided to revisit the concept and discuss the events leading up to that season using one of the year’s most prominent comic book story lines.
In 2012, Jonathan Hickman took over writing duties on the Avengers comic book. His run largely dealt with the revelation that the multiverse was collapsing.
Side note 1: If you don’t know what the multiverse is, here’s a quick guide.