Chew #4
This fourth volume of the acclaimed Image series collects issues #16–20 of Tony Chu's bizarre adventures as a cibopathic detective. The story continues with Chu and his partner John Colby investigating a deadly new food-related threat, while the mystery of the bird flu and the secret behind the FDA's power deepens. Written by John Layman with art by Rob Guillory, this volume maintains the series' signature blend of dark humor, over-the-top violence, and inventive world-building.
"Flambé, Chapter 1" kicks off a wild, offbeat mystery in Chew #4, where the alien sky writing has loosened the FDA's grip on their no-chicken policy. With resources shifting, former agent Tony and Ceasar set out to find Daniel Migdalo, a man who vanished soon after the celestial message appeared. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory—whose distinct art and color work define the series' quirky tone—this issue blends bureaucratic absurdity with a growing sense of unease, all wrapped in a cover by Rob Guillory.
In "Flambé, Chapter 1" from Chew #4, the alien sky writing has loosened the FDA’s grip on their no-chicken policy, freeing up resources for more pressing matters—like tracking down Daniel Migdalo, a former agent who vanished after the celestial messages began. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory, the story follows Tony and Ceasar as they navigate the shifting landscape of regulation and mystery, chasing a ghost from the past.
In "Flambé, Chapter 2" from Chew #4, the International Space Station erupts in a fiery spectacle, sending shockwaves across the globe. When a high-school food fight spirals out of control—sparked by Peter Pilaf’s dangerously inventive recipe—Tony and John are drawn into a case that turns the cafeteria into a crime scene. With a mix of culinary chaos and sci-fi flair, the mystery unfolds in a world where what you eat might just be the key to what you become.
In "Flambé, Chapter 3" from Chew #4, Tony and John are thrust into a high-stakes mission with an USDA task force to stop Jontongjoo from unleashing a deadly Avian Flu bioweapon. When things go awry, Tony makes a desperate move by unleashing the mission’s hidden ace—Poyo. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory, the story blends sharp wit with escalating tension in a world where food and science collide.
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↩ Reprints Chew #16 (2010), Chew #17 (2011), Chew #18 (2011), Chew #19 (2011), Chew #19 (2011), Chew #20 (2011)
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