Question about "X-Men: The Hidden Years"

[ZNOP]

I bought this title last week because it is said that this series explores the adventures of the original X-men during the ‘gap’ of reprinted books between UX-men #67 thru #93 -- Thus, I was wondering if anyone here ever took the time to read (inject) "Hidden years" in conjunction with "UX-Men" as it is said that unlike "First Class", "The Hidden Years" is supposedly firmly set in continuity.

Thanks

[Mistress of Dictionaries]

I did and I enjoyed The Hidden Years. The continuity aspect is anothet one. In my opinion it does not fit in 100% since their age is mentioned.

[steeplejack2112]

I have the series, but I haven't had time to read it yet. I also bought First Class but haven't read that yet either. Is it as good as it looks?

[Del torro]

First Class is superior and more interesting

[ZNOP]

I did and I enjoyed The Hidden Years. The continuity aspect is anothet one. In my opinion it does not fit in 100% since their age is mentioned.

Really? I would have thought that the actual "on-panel" mention of the O5's age in a rarely executed and seamless "Backstory insertion" (I.e., not a retcon) would have finally ended that pointless argument over how old the O5 are in Marvel years... But, hey what do I know? I'm just another X-Storian still trying to perfect his X-Collection

[BishopsJuice91]

Read it a long time ago I still have the actual physical copies somewhere.

[Luckystar.]

I read Hidden Years right after the last Uncanny issue before the gap. It flows really well.

[JeanGreyForever]

It's a pity it ended before it crossed the gap between UXM 66 and UXM 94. Although I heard a lot of people say it wasn't as good as it really was, mainly because the X-Men are split up into different groups most of the time and usually at least one of them is stuck in the Savage Land.

[Mike]

Hidden Years was the last time I enjoyed an X-Book.
I thought it fit right in with the actual last issue.
First Class? From what I remember of it I didn't care for it.

[ExodusCloak]

Every character was a lot more irritable in hit. Lots of short tempers

[Phoenixx9]

It's a pity it ended before it crossed the gap between UXM 66 and UXM 94. Although I heard a lot of people say it wasn't as good as it really was, mainly because the X-Men are split up into different groups most of the time and usually at least one of them is stuck in the Savage Land.

This.

The art was great. A few stories I really enjoyed. I think it had untapped potential.

It could have possibly bridged the gap of XM66-UXM if it would have continued instead of the abrupt ending.

[ZNOP]

This.

The art was great. A few stories I really enjoyed. I think it had untapped potential.

It could have possibly bridged the gap of XM66-UXM if it would have continued instead of the abrupt ending.

Yeah, I got to issue #22 last night and was like... That's it?!?

[Phoenixx9]

Yeah, I got to issue #22 last night and was like... That's it?!?

Exactly. I remember having that feeling!

I wanted to see the team showing their slightly increasing powers, especially being written at the later time where they could have shown new usages of the powers. I really wanted to see Jean expanding her powers.

Also, showing Beast's growing desire to leave the X-Men and pursue research or whatever other reasons/feelings he was experiencing.

And it would have been nice to see the Havok/Polaris/Iceman triangle. When exactly did Havok get so cozy with Polaris? When and how did Bobby get squeezed out?

Yeah, a good opportunity got wasted.

[Mistress of Dictionaries]

Really? I would have thought that the actual "on-panel" mention of the O5's age in a rarely executed and seamless "Backstory insertion" (I.e., not a retcon) would have finally ended that pointless argument over how old the O5 are in Marvel years... But, hey what do I know? I'm just another X-Storian still trying to perfect his X-Collection

In the last issue they celebrate Beast's 20th birthday. For me it doesn't make sense of you consider that Havok has graduated from university. Unless he is a child prodigy, he must be older than Beast if he just turned 20.