Chew: The Omnivore Edition #1

In "Taster's Choice, 1 of 5," Tony and John stake out a shady kitchen suspected of distributing illegal chicken meat, only to find the truth is far more twisted than they imagined. When the taste of the food reveals a killer among the cooks, chaos erupts in a moment that leaves Tony with a shocking case—and a career-defining choice. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory, this darkly delicious tale blends crime, suspense, and the strange world of culinary forensics in a story that’s as sharp as a cleaver.

In "Taster's Choice, 2 of 5," newly minted F.D.A. investigator Tony is handed his first case: identifying the mysterious finger of missing health inspector Evan Pepper. As he delves into the investigation, he meets Amelia Mintz, sparking an instant connection, and follows the trail to a sushi restaurant where danger lurks beneath the surface—only for his partner Mason to swiftly handle a sudden assault by Yakuza thugs. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory, this slice of crime and flavor-packed intrigue blends sharp wit with unexpected tension.

In "Taster's Choice, 3 of 5," written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory, Tony finds himself caught between duty and desire when Director Applebee tasks him with firing Amelia Mintz. Amid a radical takeover of the newspaper, where protestors demand their manifesto be published, Amelia’s sharp wit and a chilling recitation from her own critique unexpectedly turn the tide—leaving the militants violently ill. As Tony grapples with his growing feelings for her, Amelia vanishes without a trace, leaving only questions and a lingering mystery.

In "Taster's Choice, 4 of 5," Tony and Mason follow a bizarre clue—undigested chicken found in a dead U.S. senator’s stomach—leading them from Capitol Hill to a remote Arctic telescope station. As they uncover the senator’s connection to NASA funding, a Russian-speaking saboteur strikes, turning the frozen outpost into a fireball. With the mission in ruins and their lives hanging by a thread, Tony and Mason barely escape, but the real mystery has only just begun.

In "Taster's Choice, 5 of 5," Tony and Mason chase down a ring of chicken smugglers, only for the mission to turn deadly when Mason takes a bullet meant for Tony. Covered in blood from both the attacker and his partner, Tony begins to piece together a horrifying truth—Mason’s not just hiding secrets, he’s been lying about who he really is. As tensions explode, Mason’s actions force Tony to confront a betrayal that leaves him reeling.

In "International Flavor, 1 of 5," John, a former criminal now rebuilt with bionic enhancements, teams up with Tony under the watchful eye of Mike Applebee to investigate a bizarre bank robbery involving a pile of fecal matter. As they follow the trail, a detour to visit D-Bear adds a touch of nostalgia before John pieces together the clues. But when Tony tastes the chicken gumbo left at the scene, something unexpected reveals itself—just as the case begins to come together.

In "International Flavor, 2 of 5," John is summoned to the Arctic to examine a frozen body, while Tony, on personal leave, investigates his brother Chow’s new job as a hotel chef on the remote island of Yamapalu. Tensions rise when Lin Sae Woo, a local investigator, clashes with Tony over the F.D.A.’s involvement, only to be interrupted by an unexpected visitor that forces her to leave abruptly. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory, the story blends crime and surrealism with a grounded, character-driven mystery.

In "International Flavor, 3 of 5," Tony stumbles into a web of suspicion in Yamapalu after being jailed for the murder of Lin Sae Woo. When he bites a cellmate, the act leads Chief Kulolo to a buried body—and a trail of clues that point to a hidden rooster fighting ring. With the Chief’s reluctant cooperation, Tony tracks down the gangsters, recovers the prized fighting chicken Poyo, and gains rare access to the morgue, where he finally tastes the mysterious Gallsaberry.

In "International Flavor, 4 of 5," Tony dives into a gruesome mystery at the Yamapalu morgue, where the dead whisper unsettling clues that point to something far from human. As he infiltrates the Governor’s fortified compound to rescue his brother Chow and the fugitive Amelia, the line between monster and man blurs—while back at the station, John works to keep Applebee from tearing the case apart. Written by John Layman and illustrated by Rob Guillory, the story blends visceral crime thriller with surreal sci-fi intrigue.

In "International Flavor, 5 of 5," Tony Chu races against time to protect those he cares about as tensions explode on Yamapalu. With Caesar’s strike team moving in, Montero still hunting him, and a vampire prowling Governor Haupai’s compound, Tony must confront the Vampiro—only to have the Governor intervene and let the creature slip away.