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Creation & Design

Tony Chu was created by writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory, debuting in the comic series Chew. The character was designed to be a unique blend of detective and culinary themes, with a supernatural ability that allows him to gain insights from the food he consumes.

Early Years

Tony Chu is a cibopath, meaning he can receive psychic impressions from anything he eats. This ability leads him to work as a detective for the FDA, investigating food-related crimes in a world where chicken has been banned due to a bird flu epidemic.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Tony evolves from a reluctant detective into a confident hero who embraces his unique abilities. His relationships with other characters, including his partner and love interests, deepen as he navigates the complexities of his life and work.

Cultural Reception

Chew received critical acclaim for its unique premise, humor, and art style, garnering several awards including Eisner Awards.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tony Chu
First Appearance:
The Walking Dead #61
Aliases:
Chog, Detective Chu
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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The Walking Dead #61
Image ⋅ 2009
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The Walking Dead #61
 
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Preview of Chew

1st appearance of Father Gabriel Stokes

Chew #1
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Chew #1
 
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Image series about a detective who discovers clues from food

Chew #2
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Chew #2
 
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2nd issue of the popular image series

Scarce, low print run

Chew #3
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Chew #3
 
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3rd issue of the popular Image series

Scarce, low print run

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