In the context of social studies and popular culture, how has the notion of shared universes, such as whether the X-Men and Avengers exist in the same universe, influenced modern storytelling and media franchises?
- Shared universes have led to the development of interconnected storylines, enhancing audience engagement.
- The concept has discouraged the creation of crossover events in media.
- Shared universes have decreased the diversity of characters in popular media.
- The notion has had little to no impact on modern storytelling and media franchises.