Being a detective with a secret will always hype up the imagination of a comic book reader.
Say hello to Tony Chu.
“Chew: Volume 1: Tasters Choice” is the first book of this fascinating series, which from the turn of the first page will provide a ton of laughs, with a feel good story that gets better as you read on. The characters in this graphic novel are a big reason why this is so, not to mention that their personalities are unique and relatable.
Simply put, the story revolves around Chu, a detective with a weird secret. He is Cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats. This makes him a great detective, as long as he doesn’t mind eating corpses of a murder victims to figure out who the killer is. As a result, Chu has been brought on by the Special Crimes Division of the FDA, the most powerful law enforcement agency on the planet, to investigate their strangest and most bizarre cases.
As the first book in the series gets off to a great start, with story so unique will keep you excited and anxious with its eccentric flow. Overall, Chew is a character that readers will come to love. He is very likable and is the type of guy you will root for as you read along.
What makes this trade so great though is not only the main character himself, but the supporting cast, such as Chew’s crazy brother Chow, a chef who goes through a nervous breakdown while on television. Chew’s tough and obnoxious boss, Mike Applebee, who has a pure hatred for him, and is willing to make his life a living hell, is hilarious, while Chew’s crazy partner John Colby, who does not see much action except the side of his face in this book is entertaining in his own right. There is also Mason Savoy, an F.D.A. agent who always seems to have Chew’s back when he is in dire help.
Great characters are one thing, but the story here is sound too. Each case in this book signifies how special Chew is. His psychic power is unique and makes life very easy for the F.D.A. The job certainly gets done faster and the cases do get solved, which is always a plus. It sometimes makes you think; if there were actual Cibopathic people living in the world, there might actually be less crazy people roaming the streets. That’s the beauty of this graphic novel, it makes you think in a positive light by making you ask yourself, what if?
in the end, this trade is a definite read. There is so much to take in, in terms of unique characters, a great storyline, and quirky dialogue. There is also a nice little twist towards the end that gives the book that extra dose of amusement.
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