Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country... but something sinister and deadly lurks behind its walls. When six gifted, but troubled, students arrive, they find themselves trapped and fighting for their lives as the secrets of the academy reveal themselves! Collects Morning Glories #1-6.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The one line summary of this would be The Prisoner but set in a boarding school. A longer introduction would be six teens are offered scholarships at the Morning Glory academy, one of the most exclusive schools in America. They soon find their parents have forgotten them, their roommate is out to kill them and the teachers try to drown them. And that's the first day.
It's an engaging book and a real page turner. Nick Spencer's writing ropes you in early and doesn't let go. Joe Eisma's art is strong throughout and he uses things like page layout to give each character a memorable introduction.
But Eisma's art is also a problem. In a book where the main characters are all wearing school uniforms you really need an artist who can draw different faces and different body types and do it consistently. But Eisma, like many comic artists, gives everyone the same face, the same body and relies on different hair colors and styles to tell them apart. One character is Japanese, another Indian but I could not tell that from their features, only from dialogue. Hopefully Eisma will be able to do more to differentiate them in later books.
My only other quibble is this book omits the great covers by Rodin Esquejo that the individual issues had. They were very strong and got me interested, I can't imagine why they were left out.
Despite these misgivings I really like this book, I really recommend it and I intend to stay on. It certainly has the potential to be a new classic.
It's an engaging book and a real page turner. Nick Spencer's writing ropes you in early and doesn't let go. Joe Eisma's art is strong throughout and he uses things like page layout to give each character a memorable introduction.
But Eisma's art is also a problem. In a book where the main characters are all wearing school uniforms you really need an artist who can draw different faces and different body types and do it consistently. But Eisma, like many comic artists, gives everyone the same face, the same body and relies on different hair colors and styles to tell them apart. One character is Japanese, another Indian but I could not tell that from their features, only from dialogue. Hopefully Eisma will be able to do more to differentiate them in later books.
My only other quibble is this book omits the great covers by Rodin Esquejo that the individual issues had. They were very strong and got me interested, I can't imagine why they were left out.
Despite these misgivings I really like this book, I really recommend it and I intend to stay on. It certainly has the potential to be a new classic.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Molly Coffee
Format:Paperback
It is a great time to be Nick Spencer. He has come on the mainstream radar with a vengeance lately with the announcement of his upcoming writing on Secret Avengers. He is also writing Iron Man 2.0, the new War Machine ongoing from Marvel that debuted this February. For someone that had such a hard time getting started, he has had a wealth of success. He took the creator-owned root with quite a few successes published by Image including Forgetless and Shuddertown. His miniseries Existence has even been purchased by Paramount Pictures.
This brings me to Spencer's first on-going series "Morning Glories." Since the first issue came out in in August 2010, I have had a few people recommend it to me. Unfortunately the first time that I have picked it up is now that the Volume 1 Trade Paperback is out.
Morning Glory Academy
"One of the most prestigious prep schools in the country....But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers...and escape from a place where nothing is what it seems to be!"
Opening the book, right off the bat, you are treated to a huge spread of the main ensemble of characters. Immediately I am impressed by the fact that even though the kids are all dressed in prep school uniforms, the individual personalities of the characters are apparent. This is no small feat accomplished by Joe Eisma (Notorious, Dodge's Bullets). The warm palate and bright highlights of Alex Sollazzo (Marineman) are a nice addition as well.
The first issue of the comic was originally released in a double sized 48-page debut and immediately sold out. The hype might have been in part because of the right out of the gate action sequence that immediately lets the reader know there is something terribly wrong at this school. You have students causing explosions to escape from this prep school, someone with super powers?, and lots of blood and drama (including a dude with his eyeball hanging precariously out of his head. Sweet.). I was pretty immediately hooked. Frames included in the book are meant to make you have questions and it works. Just a few pages into the book, there is deep forboding for the arrival of our main cast. It is quite apparent where the "Runaways Meets Lost" reference to the series comes from. Questions met with more questions.
The rest of the trade was more of the same. A great central mystery that keeps you hooked without offering many answers, funny dialogue with pop culture references, and action and adventure. If the story can stay as intense then I'm in. Already added it to my pull box. Next time however, they should include the covers of the serials in the trade paperback. The only other complaint I might have is I am not a big fan of the name. As a female geek, I don't like to fall into girl stereotypes. And reading a comic called "Morning Glories" seems like one of those.
This brings me to Spencer's first on-going series "Morning Glories." Since the first issue came out in in August 2010, I have had a few people recommend it to me. Unfortunately the first time that I have picked it up is now that the Volume 1 Trade Paperback is out.
Morning Glory Academy
"One of the most prestigious prep schools in the country....But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers...and escape from a place where nothing is what it seems to be!"
Opening the book, right off the bat, you are treated to a huge spread of the main ensemble of characters. Immediately I am impressed by the fact that even though the kids are all dressed in prep school uniforms, the individual personalities of the characters are apparent. This is no small feat accomplished by Joe Eisma (Notorious, Dodge's Bullets). The warm palate and bright highlights of Alex Sollazzo (Marineman) are a nice addition as well.
The first issue of the comic was originally released in a double sized 48-page debut and immediately sold out. The hype might have been in part because of the right out of the gate action sequence that immediately lets the reader know there is something terribly wrong at this school. You have students causing explosions to escape from this prep school, someone with super powers?, and lots of blood and drama (including a dude with his eyeball hanging precariously out of his head. Sweet.). I was pretty immediately hooked. Frames included in the book are meant to make you have questions and it works. Just a few pages into the book, there is deep forboding for the arrival of our main cast. It is quite apparent where the "Runaways Meets Lost" reference to the series comes from. Questions met with more questions.
The rest of the trade was more of the same. A great central mystery that keeps you hooked without offering many answers, funny dialogue with pop culture references, and action and adventure. If the story can stay as intense then I'm in. Already added it to my pull box. Next time however, they should include the covers of the serials in the trade paperback. The only other complaint I might have is I am not a big fan of the name. As a female geek, I don't like to fall into girl stereotypes. And reading a comic called "Morning Glories" seems like one of those.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Joseph Born
Format:Hardcover
Welcome to the Morning Glory Academy, We Hope You Survive the Experience...
This deluxe hardcover of the first twelve issues of Morning Glories is the best comic release of 2011. The hardcover itself is gorgeously bound, the writing and plot by Spencer is intelligent and engaging, the covers by Esquejo are absolutely beautiful, and the interior art by Joe Eisma is expressive and wonderful to look at. All that said, I was extremely hesitant to buy anything related to this series. Morning Glories at first glance looks like a Gossip Girl style drama set at a prep school. This is why I decided to pass up the first two trade paperbacks. When I saw this oversized hardcover I caved in and purchased it. I'm extremely glad I did. This is much more than teenage romance and pregnancy scares. Morning Glories combines mysterious plot elements much like Twin Peaks and Lost had with the interesting characters that anyone could relate to.
The Morning Glory academy is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. What looks like an innocent prep school for the rich and snobby is actually a diabolical testing ground where no one can be trusted. In the first arc, For A Better Future, six teenagers, half girls and half boys, are chosen to attend this prestigious prep school. Each of them has their own mysterious past and their own reasons for attending. Each of them are bright and intelligent but have a troubled past. They will learn that the Academy has dark secrets and there is no escaping from them. The faculty is sinister in intentions. These six new students will learn that few can be trusted... not even each other.
There are many things to love about this series. The first is Joe Eisma's art. I'm unfamiliar with his work, but I love what I saw in Morning Glories. Not only is his artwork detailed, Eisma has that rare ability to convey a story through body language. Combine this with his realistic facial expressions and there is a deep immersion factor to this series. Characters come off as being a little too similar looking sometimes, not enough to be overly noticeable though. Rodin Esquejo's cover's are exquisite. They are detailed and very well drawn.
Spencer's characters are engaging and interesting. The main character Casey is described in teasers as "Most likely to save the world." When first introduced, she comes off as being the most invested in the Academy and a little bit naďve. By the end of the second arc she had really grown on me. My favorite character was Hunter. He's best described as the nerd in the group. I found myself relating to him the most. Others might enjoy Jun, the level headed know it all teenager, or Jade, the "crazy" girl who can't keep it together. Each character has their own mysterious past, some of which is revealed in the second arc. The faculty of the Academy are just as mysterious as the students. Overall Spencer's writing of everyone is fantastic. His stories move at a great pace and always leave one asking questions. Even when answers are revealed, they usually leave you with more questions.
Overall this is something I highly recommend for anybody. This is quite possibly the best release of 2011. There's something here for everyone. This earns a rare 5/5 from me. I'm surprised that I was so hesitant to buy this. Anyone else feeling the same should put their hesitations aside and purchase this. I'm very much looking forward to the next deluxe volume.
This deluxe hardcover of the first twelve issues of Morning Glories is the best comic release of 2011. The hardcover itself is gorgeously bound, the writing and plot by Spencer is intelligent and engaging, the covers by Esquejo are absolutely beautiful, and the interior art by Joe Eisma is expressive and wonderful to look at. All that said, I was extremely hesitant to buy anything related to this series. Morning Glories at first glance looks like a Gossip Girl style drama set at a prep school. This is why I decided to pass up the first two trade paperbacks. When I saw this oversized hardcover I caved in and purchased it. I'm extremely glad I did. This is much more than teenage romance and pregnancy scares. Morning Glories combines mysterious plot elements much like Twin Peaks and Lost had with the interesting characters that anyone could relate to.
The Morning Glory academy is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. What looks like an innocent prep school for the rich and snobby is actually a diabolical testing ground where no one can be trusted. In the first arc, For A Better Future, six teenagers, half girls and half boys, are chosen to attend this prestigious prep school. Each of them has their own mysterious past and their own reasons for attending. Each of them are bright and intelligent but have a troubled past. They will learn that the Academy has dark secrets and there is no escaping from them. The faculty is sinister in intentions. These six new students will learn that few can be trusted... not even each other.
There are many things to love about this series. The first is Joe Eisma's art. I'm unfamiliar with his work, but I love what I saw in Morning Glories. Not only is his artwork detailed, Eisma has that rare ability to convey a story through body language. Combine this with his realistic facial expressions and there is a deep immersion factor to this series. Characters come off as being a little too similar looking sometimes, not enough to be overly noticeable though. Rodin Esquejo's cover's are exquisite. They are detailed and very well drawn.
Spencer's characters are engaging and interesting. The main character Casey is described in teasers as "Most likely to save the world." When first introduced, she comes off as being the most invested in the Academy and a little bit naďve. By the end of the second arc she had really grown on me. My favorite character was Hunter. He's best described as the nerd in the group. I found myself relating to him the most. Others might enjoy Jun, the level headed know it all teenager, or Jade, the "crazy" girl who can't keep it together. Each character has their own mysterious past, some of which is revealed in the second arc. The faculty of the Academy are just as mysterious as the students. Overall Spencer's writing of everyone is fantastic. His stories move at a great pace and always leave one asking questions. Even when answers are revealed, they usually leave you with more questions.
Overall this is something I highly recommend for anybody. This is quite possibly the best release of 2011. There's something here for everyone. This earns a rare 5/5 from me. I'm surprised that I was so hesitant to buy this. Anyone else feeling the same should put their hesitations aside and purchase this. I'm very much looking forward to the next deluxe volume.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
You'll be hooked...
This is a spoiler-free review of the paperback edition (#1-6).
A couple of things that are worth noting:
> Even though this is a comic about school age kids, it is... Read more
A couple of things that are worth noting:
> Even though this is a comic about school age kids, it is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Trufflehunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Start
I jumped into this series cold, and I love it. The story reminds me a little of Lost or even Heroes, when they were fresh and interesting. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christopher D. Applegate
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great story set up, not for those with short attention spans
I'm actually reading this as single issues so I cannot comment on the physical quality of the book (tho I can't imagine it's anything but adequate). Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Grodsky
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lost Meets the Breakfast Club
I found out about this one after reading Spencer's new series entitled Bedlam, which I highly recommend if you haven't picked it up already. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gerardo Calderon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
One of the best first volumes of a comics series I've ever read. The story is engrossing and the art is excellent. Over all, I want more Morning Glories!
Published 5 months ago by James Holder
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy for the art, stay for the story!
Nick and Joe have started something special here. A fantastic story and I am not going to say anything more to not spoil the adventure that follows. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Graphic Novel Hat-Trick
Strong and well defined characters; a compelling storyline; engaging and immersive art - it seems to me that these are the three tentpoles that hold up a really good graphic novel. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pop Bop
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best graphic novel I've read in a long time
The characters are all so compelling and intriguing. Even as you get deeper into the mysteries, and you find out about the histories of the main 6, you still can't help but love... Read more
Published 9 months ago by christine
3.0 out of 5 stars
I like it, but I don't love it
The premise of this book sounds promising: a bunch of kids sent to an insanely strict and mysterious boarding school that only seems to take in the most clever, the best of the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by ChibiNeko
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Ongoing Series Image has had in a long time.
I do a weekly comic podcast on YouTube and watching other like-minded individuals, I was turned on to a new comic from Image called MORNING GLORIES that many were raving about. Read more
Published 11 months ago by James Donnelly
