Chew #41 Review

What’s serious enough that it calls Tony away from his Honeymoon? Read on to find out.

The official description from Image:

Vegas!

Chew is a series that I have been enjoying ever since it started and I can honestly say that I haven’t read a bad issue yet. This issue is no different as Tony’s rush wedding in Vegas as well as the case that he’s involved in after proved very entertaining. I did however feel that this issue rapped up this short tale rather too quickly as though this is just part one of a five part story it was still a shame that it felt rushed near the end.

John Layman is a pure genius knowing how to write a fun, entertaining series with a decent plot. The way he’s taken food and turned it into an intriguing and comical subject matter is truly amazing, as is the way he develops the characters within. I particularly loved the way he handled them in this issue as whether it was the rush wedding of Tony and Amelia or Applebee getting the same type of treatment from his boss as what he gives Tony, it all added to the humour and entertainment. On top of this I have to say that the final page of this issue is the funniest thing I’ve seen in Chew… don’t believe me then go and see for yourself.

Rob Guillory always excels when it comes to the art on this series and is what I enjoy the most in this series. His fun and quirky style always manages to add a smile to this fanboys face and I doubt there’s another artist that can convey Layman’s script as well as Guillory can (no matter how talented they are). The way that he shows character emotions and reactions is simply astounding as whether it’s joy, shock or sadness it always adds energy to the sequence in question. His multi toned colour pallet also continues to amaze giving a vibrant finish to his already stunning art.

Chew continues to impress with this tale of marriage and duty being a must have for any fan. Highly recommended.