Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Morning Glories: For a Better Future - Nick Spencer

Cover art from indiebound.org

Spencer, Nick and Joe Eisma. Morning Glories: For a Better Future (Vol. 1). Berkeley, CA: Image Comic, 2011. $9.99 Paperback (192 p) ISBN: 9781607063070.
Recommended for ages 14+.


Six teens from all different parts of the country are brought together as they gain acceptance into one of the most prestigious prep schools. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Or is it? It doesn't take long to figure out that something is amiss. The teens soon discover that their admittance isn't only due to their academic achievements All six teens share the same birthday. What is the relevance of this discovery? When the teachers they admire try to drown them, escape becomes a top priority. But there is no way out of the tightly guarded Morning Glory Academy. Or is there? Home is not an option as none of their parents remember them. Who can they turn to? The secrets within these grounds are older than can be imaged. Things turn from strange to bizarre. Violence erupts. Betrayal happens. Is there any hope of survival?


So many questions, and only one place to discover the answers...within the pages of Morning Glories.


Awards
Eisner Award nominee  for Best New Series - 2011
Eisner Award nominee  for Best Continuing Series - 2011

Image from Comic Vine


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