Naturally that is a valid personal opinion but...
The Verheiden series was built on people's emotional investment in the Aliens film and its main characters. This is largely why the series was so successful. Are you sure you're not subconsciously substituting Wilks and Billie for Hicks and Newt as you read this retcon? Aliens Omnibus Volume 1 IMO is the worst sort of palimpsest imaginable. It is Dark Horse's most ignominious moment.