Tony Chu, détective cannibale #2
In Tony Chu, détective cannibale #2, the bizarre detective is jailed in Yamapalu on suspicion of murdering Lin Sae Woo—only to prove his innocence by biting a cellmate and revealing the hidden corpse. With help from Chief Kulolo, Tony follows a trail of blood and feathers to uncover a clandestine rooster fighting ring, leading to the recovery of Poyo, the prized bird. As a reward, the Chief grants Tony access to the morgue, where he takes his first taste of Gallasberry—a mysterious new flavor that hints at deeper secrets. Written by John Layman and Nick Meylaender, with art, inks, colors, and letters by Rob Guillory, and a cover by Rob Guillory, this 2011 issue blends crime, the supernatural, and the unsettling pleasures of a cannibal’s palate.
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The Yamapalu authorities jail Tony under suspicion that he killed Lin Sae Woo. After biting one of his cell mates, Tony shows Chief Kulolo the location of the body the inmate buried. After finding and tasting the dead body, Tony identifies the location of a rooster fighting ring on the north side of Yamapalu. Tony and the Chief raid the gangster's lair and recover Poyo, the fighting chicken. As a "favor" to Tony, the Chief lets him into the morgue so he can "investigate" the remains of Lin Sae Woo. Tony has his first taste of Gallasberry.
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