The young disciples of Xavier meet a new companion, whose disappearance will lead to conflict with the Hellions. One of them will change sides and another won't survive the terrible Ani-Mator. Here is an important phase in the New Mutants career as it is marked by the death of one member of the team. Louise Simonson (X-Factor), Chris Claremont's preferred partner in the mutant universe during the 1980s, continues to weave an exciting plot for the young generation of mutants.