Yep. So the point remains: we shouldn't spend too much energy on the covers and promotional material and what editorial says about them. Instead, we...
It probably would have been clearer if they had split the balloon in two. A little one for "A long time ago", then the rest in a connected balloon.
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Hmm... That's a good question. I'd have to say HoX/PoX, even though I don't personally like Hickman's style or the concept of the story for the X-Men...
It's not worthy of your time. And there's no point in reading it because that story led no where. But if one day you find yourself so bored you can't...