Chew Volume 3: Just Desserts

I had read up to issue 13 of CHEW when I decided to take a sabbatical from reading comics altogether. After a couple of months I saw that the third story arc in Layman and Guillory's fantastic series had ended and I thought to myself "I've got to read it!" Their series is one that got me into comics so hardcore to begin with and it's for good reason. CHEW is one of the best series I've read and I will keep reading. If you've already read issues 1-10 which cover the first two story arcs but haven't read the third then this is a great buy since as of 12/9/2010, only 15 issues have thus been released and it will allow you to catch up before issue 16 comes out at the end of the month. This volume is all about what Layman said, Relationships, and along with some references to Pulp Fiction and a very brief salute to Watchmen, some new characters are introduced. The way the arc was presented this time around was very cool and satisfying. The twists and cliff hanger at the end of this arc will leave you wanting more so go ahead and drop the less than $10 bucks and pick this up. It's sure to not disappoint! Fricken Chogs, man!!

Chew is new. It's fresh. It's different. But it smells like decomposed bodies and weird toxic plants. And you can't do anything other than devour it! This kind of magic isn't reach often. In fact, it's pretty rare. Not unique, but definitively rare. To get this quality for a comic, you need to brains working as one. Layman and Guillory both have the same sick, weird and awesome brain. First, the idea. Cibopath. A person feeling what he is eating. Then, the world. Chicken controlled. FDA as the most powerful and totalitarian force in the US. The technology as ours, but better. And darker. And then give life to this world. Tony as an anorexic gifted cop. Mason as an obese kung-fu master. Amelia as a cruel bored journalist. John as a... Well, you got the idea. Reading Chew is not a choice. It's an obligation. Loving Chew is not an option. It's the natural thing.

Layman does madcap character development and absurd conspiracies very well, and these issues of Chew make that abundantly clear. Sometimes, however, one gets the sense that the character developments aren't entirely planned and thus the shifts in tone or theme can seem a bit random. Highly enjoyable though and very funny.

I still can't get enough of the story or the artwork in CHEW., and volume three delivers. The CHEW universe expands in this volume. We get more characters and more complex relationships between the already established characters. Volume one introduced us to the world. Volume two took us on a nice tropical adventure (unless the vampire ate you). But volume three shows there's way more to this story than we've seen. The volume is called JUST DESSERTS, but we've only just finished the appetizer. I'm starting volume four right now.

Chew volume 3 might be the best I've read yet. Its fun, quirky, good characters, developed story and action to boot. You have the usual unusual cases while Tony develops a relantionship with Amelia. We also meet more of Tony's family and witness the return of Savoy. The art is great too. Really fits the style and mood of this comic. Defiantly pick up Chew.

Throughout the series there has been a lot of exposition layered on but this one answers some questions. Of course like a good story you are asking more than you get answers for.

A fun weirdo series with action,romance, and a killer bird. A little addicted right now! I highly recommend and look forward to rearfing on.

Great writing, story telling and artistry come together in this modern comic series. The stories aren't your typical comic book fair, but are great for new readers and old. I would definitely recommend this title.

Love book depository

This is quite simply one of the best new comic book series of the last few years! Each volume is as good as the last. Consistantly good writing and artwork. I am only ever dissapointed when it ends.

Great series, nothing like anything else I've read!

I bought the book under the "used" category, and I forget which "used" category it came under (I believe "Used-Slightly Damaged," or the tier above or below.) It mentioned some cover damage, which is accurate, as it is a little torn up on the corners. The more annoying, but funnier thing to me was, there appeared to be a few drippings of strawberry/raspberry jam on the cover, as well, not mentioned in the description. Wiped off easily enough, but I couldn't help but find the potential food staining to be very on-the-nose, considering the powers of the main character. I wonder what he'd have to say about the book's whereabouts? Clean your well loved before you pass them on, kiddos.

The more I read of this series which works really well on my kindle fire the hungrier I get for more