Chew #1 is an entrancing story that is full of original content and odd twists. It starts out by explaining the main character’s, Tony Chu’s, condition. Chu is a cibopathic which means that by eating foods he can get visions about their past. This of course leads to some very interesting circumstances later in the story and even a career change for Chu.
Story: The story in Chew is truly a one of a kind roller-coaster ride. Written by John Layman, the story is one of the most original pieces of work I have ever seen and one of the most unpredictable ones as well. Layman also does an excellent job of giving the readers the perfect amount of information; just enough to understand the story, but still want more. Oddly enough though, the twist at the end of this comic isn’t actually the biggest twist. Rather, the whole plot itself is really one giant twist, with its bizarre situations, wacky people, and sudden changes in direction.
Art: Although the story is the most entertaining part of the comic, the art is equal in terms of originality and style. Rob Guillory, the illustrator for Chew, does an astounding job of using as few of colors as possible to create scenes that are very soulful and expressive. He also utilizes a lot of black and whites to expertly convey the darkness and morbidity of the comic.
Overall: This comic is not just for the comic collectors, it is for everyone. No matter what your tastes in comics are like, this comic will entertain and reel you in with its completely unique plot and artwork. In fact, the comic is so good, it has been required to be reprinted a total of four times due to overwhelming demand, so if you can find it somewhere, you better pick it up!
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