A Good Start
You can't hide the ball in order for a limited series to prosper. You got to come out of the gate on all cylinders. The first issue of the Fallen Angels does just that. A seemingly innocent game turns rank when Cannonball and Sunspot collide, causing Sunspot to hoist that Latin temper of his and heft his best friend into a tree. The New Mutants are young'uns and their sympathy towards Sunspot is less that cordial. Other factors push Sunspot into believing that he's a corrupt person, a thought that drives him from Xavier's school. We learn that Cannonball is fine and the enmity shown towards Sunspot was simply grounded in spur of the moment teenage angst. Yet, Sunspot is gone with the harsh words still stinging his soul. Warlock takes it upon himself to find his missing friend.
In the streets of New York City, Sunspot passes a girl who ends up in a spot of trouble. Some thugs hassle her until Sunspot shows up to rescue her. His body is an energy cell and he lifts one man above his head. Sadly, something goes wrong and Sunspot is unable to control his power. The book ends with Sunspot and the girl cowering before some even madder villains.
This opening book intrigues the reader in a few ways. Sunspot is alone in New York and his powers are acting funny. Moira MacTaggart plans on visiting Magneto at Xavier's school and brings Siryn and Jamie Madrox to help. And how will Warlock fare in New York? It's a strong opener.