Chew Volume 2: International Flavor

John Layman's Chew picks up here and the world is really beginning to become more fleshed out--so much more to bite into these five issues. The drama of bird flu's decimation of the chicken market, the USDA's secret agents competing with the FDA's special crimes division, chicken flavored fruit, and John Colby's return as a cyborg make this very, very fun. For something so madcap, there is clearly an intrigue-ridden great game going on. This is becoming a favorite.

In vol. 2 of Chew things get even weirder...and that's saying a lot for this book! We discover even more culinary based psychic powers. Tony Chu goes on "vacation" at a tropical island where we find a fighting chicken and a possibly alien fruit that tastes like chicken. Trust me, it actually makes sense. One of the many things I like about this series is how the quirky, fully realized characters are drawn by Rob Guillory. I love his stylized artwork, it just fits so perfectly. When I say quirky characters, that might be an understatement. Every character, both major, minor and incidental, comes off as three dimensional and real. And nobody is more real and quirky than Tony Chu's old partner, John Colby, who he gets to team up with again. Throw in Tony's big brother, a budding romance and, of course, the Vampire and you've got another terrific chapter in the Chew saga.

This is comedy series, in my opinion. Not action, not adventure, it uses crime solving as a plot device more than an actual plot. It's comedy, and it's pretty funny. I didn't like this volume as much as the first, but it was still pretty good. I was confused a few times, like "Why are the characters here, why is this happening, why does the character think this is important..." but they're probably setting up for later volumes so I understand that much at least. It didn't hurt the story. I genuinely enjoyed it. Definitely picking up volume three. The books are cheap, and fun. If you're looking for some lighthearted fare, check out Chew from Image Comics.

This series was off to a great start. It was a completely fresh idea that was well executed and well illustrated. Most titles tend to lose their appeal after the first story arc but Chew did not. It is still going strong with new characters and fresh ideas. If you are squeamish at the idea of blood or gore in a comic, then this book is not exactly for you, even though the levels of violence and gore are minimal and done in a cartoonish way. If you would like to hear more reviews check out my Podcast at [...] or just type in "comixcenter" into iTunes to find it.

Alright, I read and did a video review of the first graphic novel. Then immediately ordered Vols. 2 & 3... Read them in One Night. I am hooked. Love it. The art works SO well with the story and the story keeps my attention and keeps me thinking and laughing. What the hell more could you want???? Link to my video review of Vol. 2 & 3- [...] (too long for Amazon to host, sorry).

I've never read a book in which the storyline overshadows the characters, and still remain interesting. Their are constant twist and never a dull moment; not to mention a wide variety of supporting characters that pop in and out of the story. Chew is one of the most interesting comics I've read in a long time.

This series is becoming one of my favorites. You just don't see many of these types of concepts actually being made. It's like those ideas that you bounce back and forth with your friends and think "wow it would be so cool if..." but nothing really materializes. Up to this point of the series I think the author has done a great job in telling Tony Chu's character but it's a bit lacking when it comes to a lot of the other characters. I hope by Volume 3 and 4 the author fleshes out the other characters a bit more. Overall great story and I can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes.

The second volume of CHEW is as delightful as the first. It's impossible to do anything but marvel at the creativity John Layman and Rob Guillory bring to the series. The writing keeps me engaged and every panel is a visual treat. I can't wait to scoop up a heaping helping of volume three next.

This comic is such a funny read, the unexpected concept is in full force here, it's definitely a series i'm going to carry on!

Suite des aventures du flic qui a le pouvoir de lire le passé des choses en les mangeant. Du fun, de l'aventure, du suspens, de l'horreur. Les dessins cartonny de haute volée dédramatisent le tout. C'est super, allez-y les yeux fermés.

One of the most original and witty pieces of sequential art I have ever read. Unlike a lot of "edgy" comics which are gory or gross for the sake of being gory or gross, this makes a real virtue of the most disgusting scenes, and makes you laugh while turning your stomach. Thoroughly recommended (but don't even think about reading it while eating).

I've read the first volume some months back. I enjoye it, but noting more. I decided to pick up the second volume because I didn't realy know what to pick up one month. I loved it ! it's funny, the plot is really interesting and original. I wont detail it so I wont spoil anything. But it's an intelligent read. The art is also great, but you'll have to like or appreciate a cartoony style. Guillory bring an energy to the book that make it feel more funny. Yes this book isn't one of the big 2, but it's an compelling read, that wont be only distracting you for the time you read it and forgetting after. I rate it 5 stars, only because the definition said «if you love it» (I said this only for people like me who don't think something can be perfect !) I've decided to wrote this review after reading the blog of Steve Niles, saying that people should promote creator-own book that they love. I think it's a very good idea. Promote the book you love !!

its interesting, it seems like an ok story I bought it because of the art style not really for the story but its not a bad buy.