Chicken Tenders (Chew)
American graphic novel
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Chicken Tenders is a graphic novel written by John Layman, drawn by Rob Guillory, and published by Image Comics as the ninth volume of the American comic book series Chew.[1][2][3][4] The story revolves around cibopathic federal agent Tony Chu, able to get psychic impressions from whatever he eats, as those closest to him conspire to avenge his sister's murder behind his back.
- Tony Chu
- John Colby
- Mason Savoy
- Olive Chu
| Chicken Tenders | |
|---|---|
| Date | April – December 2014 |
| No. of issues | 6 (5 + one-shot) |
| Main characters |
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| Publisher | Image Comics |
| Creative team | |
| Writers | John Layman |
| Artists | Rob Guillory |
| Original publication | |
| Published in | Chew |
| ISBN | 978-1-63215-289-3 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Family Recipes |
| Followed by | Blood Puddin’ |
The series was received positively,[5][6][7] and was followed by Blood Puddin'.
Premise
The series follows FDA agent Tony Chu, still reeling from the murder of his twin sister Toni Chu, he throws himself into his work. Meanwhile, those closest to Tony, including his partner John Colby, his archenemy Mason Savoy, and his daughter Olive Chu, conspire to track down Toni's killer – "The Vampire".[8][9][10][11]
Reception
Collected editions
| Title | Material collected | Format | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chew: Chicken Tenders | Chew #41–45 and Warrior Chicken Poyo | Trade paperback | March 10, 2015 | 978-1-63215-289-3 |
| Chew Omnivore Edition, Volume 5 | Chew #41–50 and Warrior Chicken Poyo | Trade paperback | December 15, 2015 | 978-1-63215-623-5 |
| Chew Smorgasbord Edition, Volume 3 | Chew #41–60, Warrior Chicken Poyo, Demon Chicken Poyo, and Chew/Revival | Trade paperback | June 28, 2017 | 978-1-5343-0212-9 |
