Chew #3
In "Just Desserts, Chapter 1," John Layman and Rob Guillory kick off a gripping tale of corporate espionage and hidden identities, as two FDA agents—Tony and John—uncover a web of deception spun by Montero Industries. When a new chicken substitute hits the market, the investigation leads them into a tense showdown with a man thought to be dead, forcing both old allies and new enemies into the open. The story unfolds with sharp pacing and a grounded, character-driven edge, all rendered in Guillory’s distinctive, expressive style, with the cover by Rob Guillory capturing the moment’s intensity.
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In a prologue, we see Mason Savoy and Ceasar Valenzano kicking ass and investigating Montero Industries. A year later, Montero produces Poultplus, a chicken substitute, which Tony and John investigate for the FDA. In Montero's office Tony and John find Ceasar and have a stand off. The FDA raid blows Ceasar's cover and he rejoins the ranks of the FDA. John does a favor for Tony and investigates Montero's private residence, where the FDA corners Mason Savoy.
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