Chew: Omnivore Edition Volume 1
Written by John Layman, illustrated by Rob Guillory
Image Comics, 2010
$34.95, Hardcover
978-1-607-06293-6
February 18th, 2012
Genre:
Crime, Humor
Age: 13+
Description:
Tony Chu wants to be a normal detective but he has a secret that makes him
special and wanted by the special crimes division of the FDA—he is a cibopath.
He gets psychic impressions from anything he eats. Ever since the great bird
flu epidemic chicken has become the illegal substance of choice. Criminals will
stop at nothing to get their hands on it. This means Tony gets to solve some
strange and sickening crimes as long as he doesn’t mind nibbling on an
occasional corpse to close a case.
Opinion: Chew
takes a traditional detective story and gives it a unique twist. The humor is
quirky dark while the illustrations are gritty but cute at the same time adding
a fun atmosphere to the story’s world. Some might find Tony’s talent a bit
morbid, but it is played for humor. Tony hates his talent and wishes he were
normal. This is a great series for guys and reluctant readers. Warning: This
series is for older tweens and teens as it does contain adult language that is
appropriate to the story and not just gratuitously thrown in. Awards: 2011
YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens
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