Chris Bachalo Rocks!!
First of all, I want to say that Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo should do all X-Men comics. They make a fantastic team. Generation X is a good place for new readers to start. Even though mainstream characters and story lines cross through once in awhile, Generation X is still sparate form that of other X-Men titles. This is also a good comic series for young teens , via it deals with teen mutants and how they learn to use thier powers in a world where they are hated.
This series takes place right after the Phlanax Covenant. We meet all of the studants; Husk (Very smart and wants to become an X-Man. She has the ability to husk her skin for a new form.), Jubilee (A member of the X-Men and Wolverine's sidekick), M (beautiful, mysterious, smart, and powerful), Banshee (Headmaster), Chamber (lost his upper cheast and lower jaw due to his biokinetic power stored inside), Synch (one of the most powerful members due to his ability to use any mutant power within range), Skin (has elastic skin), Emma Frost (former White Queen reformed???), Gateway (just drops by here and there), and then there's Penance! Also the arrival of a new mysterious evil villian!