For those complaining of being lost within Universe X, the simple solution is don't read it first. The trilogy can only really be appreciated in it's entirety if you read it in it's entirety.
And when I say 'appreciate'...... Normally, I'm willing to let people have their opinions, but if you don't like the Earth X trilogy, there is something wrong with you. It's scope, vision, depth, it's sheer beauty, masterful storytelling, it all works. Quite frankly, the greatest series I've ever read.
And that's all I'm gonna say, 'cos if I go any further, I could honestly see myself writing a 100 page essay on the thing.
Sublime, comics at it's best.