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Creation & Design

Chew was created by writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory, debuting in 2009. The character was designed to blend elements of crime, humor, and the supernatural, focusing on a unique ability to gain psychic impressions from food.

Early Years

Tony Chu is a cibopath, meaning he can receive psychic impressions from anything he eats. This ability leads him to work for the FDA in a world where chicken has been banned due to a bird flu epidemic. His unique skill makes him an invaluable asset in solving food-related crimes.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Tony evolves from a reluctant hero to a confident investigator, grappling with the moral implications of his powers and the impact of food on society.

Cultural Reception

Chew received critical acclaim for its unique premise, humor, and art style, winning multiple Eisner Awards and gaining a dedicated fanbase.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tony Chu
First Appearance:
Chew #8
Aliases:
The Cibopath
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
FDA, The Cibopaths
Abilities:
Cibopathy, Detective skills
Equipment:
FBI badge, Various culinary tools
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Chew #8
Image ⋅ 2010
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Chew #8
 
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$5
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$15

Key Facts

1st appearance of Agent Poyo, an infamous chicken fighter

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