Thanks for both the info and the updated comparison between the original Twelve and Hickman's version. But, as our esteemed fellow CBR Forum member Shadowcat has stated for themselves, I also already know all about The Twelve since I was there from the very beginning until the story-line in 1999/2000.
I only wanted an explanation for why Franklin Richards wasn't a part of that story-line from 1999/2000. I guess it had something to do with "office politics",
so I'll just drop the issue entirely if I'm upsetting anyone.