Books like Chew, Vol. 5 by John Layman

Name: Chew, Vol. 5
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: John Layman

In "Chew, Vol. 5," Tony Chu—a federal agent whose psychic impressions come from what he eats—is ambushed, bound, and taken to a remote location. His captor plans to feed him a menu chosen to reveal his visions and learn from them. The same scheme claims Olive Chu, Tony’s daughter, as well. With two kidnappers, two captives, and divergent outcomes, the story continues the series’ blend of crime, mystery, and the supernatural. The volume expands the series’ reputation for combining law‑enforcement drama with quirky psychic elements, all presented in the comic‑book format.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction

Authors: John Layman

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