Chew: The Omnivore Edition #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second omnibus of John Layman and Rob Guillory's acclaimed series collects issues #11-20, continuing the bizarre adventures of Tony Chu, a cibopathic detective who receives psychic impressions from anything he eats. The volume includes the story arcs 'Flambé,' 'Just Desserts,' and 'Sorbet,' as Tony faces new culinary horrors and government conspiracies in a world where chicken is illegal.
In "Just Desserts, 1 of 5," John Layman and Rob Guillory kick off a wild, meaty mystery as two FDA agents—Tony and John—dig into Montero Industries' new chicken substitute, Poultplus. When their investigation leads them to a hidden residence, they uncover a tangled web of deception, with Mason Savoy and Ceasar Valenzano playing dangerous roles in the shadows. With Guillory's sharp art and Layman's clever script, this is a high-stakes, offbeat thriller that starts with a bang and never lets up—cover by Rob Guillory.
In "Just Desserts, 3 of 5: Pullet Fiction," Tony and John, two FDA investigators, dig into Montero Industries’ controversial new product, Poultplus, a synthetic chicken substitute. When their inquiry leads them to a tense confrontation with Ceasar Valenzano in Montero’s office, the raid exposes his hidden role—and forces a surprising reunion with the agency. As John follows a lead to Montero’s private residence, he uncovers a deeper connection to Mason Savoy, setting off a chain of revelations that blur the line between regulation and revenge.
In "Just Desserts, 4 of 5," Tony’s past comes back to haunt him as a flashback reveals the painful truth behind his reluctance to fully commit to Amelia. With the FDA closing in on Mason Savoy, the fugitive makes a desperate escape—only for Caesar to escalate the game, pushing Mason to strike harder at Tony.
In "Just Desserts, 5 of 5," Tony returns home for Thanksgiving, only to be surprised when John shows up with Amelia in tow. As the family gathers for dinner, a sudden crash outside sends them all rushing out—only to find the sky filled with alien messages written in the clouds.
In the wake of the alien sky writing, the FDA’s grip on the no-chicken policy loosens, opening doors for old cases to resurface. Tony and Ceasar chase down Daniel Migdalo, a former agent who vanished soon after the celestial message appeared—his whereabouts now a mystery tangled in the shifting rules of a world rewritten from above.
In "Flambé, 2 of 5," Tony and John are pulled into a bizarre case when a high-school food fight erupts into a full-blown explosion—thanks to Peter Pilaf, a teen with a dangerous new recipe. As the wreckage of the International Space Station lingers in the background, the duo races to uncover how a simple meal could go so catastrophically wrong.
In "Flambé, 3 of 5," Tony and John are thrust into a high-stakes operation with an USDA task force to stop Jontongjoo from unleashing an Avian Flu bioweapon. When the mission collapses under pressure, Tony makes a desperate move—releasing the mission’s hidden asset, Poyo.
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↩ Reprints Chew #11 (2010), Chew #12 (2010), Chew #12 (2010), Chew #13 (2010), Chew #13 (2010), Chew #14 (2010), Chew #15 (2010), Chew #15 (2010), Chew #16 (2010), Chew #17 (2011), Chew #18 (2011), Chew #19 (2011), Chew #20 (2011)
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