Anyone thinking we're going to start with lesser known X-men, or without Xavier playing any role, is really deluded. That would be like the Avengers...
The thing is that Thunderbird was a Wolverine type of hotheaded, aggressive guy (though Logan evolved beyond the archetype ever since) with Colossus...
I like continuity but I understand how it can be a hindrance to new readers. So when I read a book I think my wife will like I recommend it to her by...