--- product_id: 1818454 title: "Chew Volume 1: Tasters Choice" price: "R424" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1818454-chew-volume-1-tasters-choice store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Chew Volume 1: Tasters Choice **Price:** R424 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chew Volume 1: Tasters Choice - **How much does it cost?** R424 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1818454-chew-volume-1-tasters-choice) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Special Introductory Price! Tony Chu is a detective with a secret. A weird secret. Tony Chu is Cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats. It also means he's a hell of a detective, as long as he doesn't mind nibbling on the corpse of a murder victim to figure out whodunit, and why. He's been brought on by the Special Crimes Division of the FDA, the most powerful law enforcement agency on the planet, to investigate their strangest, sickest, and most bizarre cases. Collects CHEW #1-5. Review: Freaky and Fascinating! - Tony Chu, detective and cibopath, meaning he eats stuff to get psychic impressions from the stuff he eats. So yeah, he reluctantly nibbles on corpses. There are plenty of reviews that will give you an in-depth synopsis of the plot, so I don't have to do that. I missed out on this series when it was first published, don't remember why. But after reading and thoroughly enjoying John Layman's series "Outer Darkness", I started hearing things about "Chew". The whole idea of cibopathy kind of revolted me but call it morbid fascination, I picked up the first volume. Wow. Loved everything about it. From the quirky artwork to the unique characters, to the oh so strange story, it's all great, simply great. I just ordered volume 2, hope it comes real soon. Review: Very cool "indie" alternate reality comic with superpowers but no superheroes - The concept for this series is pretty strange - and I tend to like the more obtuse comics (see my Wormwood review). This series (so far) has me quite engaged as I have the other two volumes on order. The artwork is very nice- stylized but very finished - it may not be for everyone but it is certainly well-executed. The story is quite interesting delving into black humor and some pretty graphic situations - though the artwork itself is not extremely graphic(when comparing to many others). If you like dark humor and graphic novels which dont take themselves too seriously but have quite a few interesting subplots and character arcs occurring simultaneously I would recommend this series. As of today this is my favorite series I have read and reading this and vol. 2 and 3 compelled me to get a box at my local comics store, because I just cant wait every 5 months for the TPB (though I will probably end up buying them anyway. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #274,273 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #392 in Image Comics & Graphic Novels #495 in Humor About Law & Crime #623 in Mystery Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 636 Reviews | ## Images ![Chew Volume 1: Tasters Choice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o1EIoAB5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Freaky and Fascinating! *by D***I on March 25, 2020* Tony Chu, detective and cibopath, meaning he eats stuff to get psychic impressions from the stuff he eats. So yeah, he reluctantly nibbles on corpses. There are plenty of reviews that will give you an in-depth synopsis of the plot, so I don't have to do that. I missed out on this series when it was first published, don't remember why. But after reading and thoroughly enjoying John Layman's series "Outer Darkness", I started hearing things about "Chew". The whole idea of cibopathy kind of revolted me but call it morbid fascination, I picked up the first volume. Wow. Loved everything about it. From the quirky artwork to the unique characters, to the oh so strange story, it's all great, simply great. I just ordered volume 2, hope it comes real soon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very cool "indie" alternate reality comic with superpowers but no superheroes *by D***6 on February 14, 2011* The concept for this series is pretty strange - and I tend to like the more obtuse comics (see my Wormwood review). This series (so far) has me quite engaged as I have the other two volumes on order. The artwork is very nice- stylized but very finished - it may not be for everyone but it is certainly well-executed. The story is quite interesting delving into black humor and some pretty graphic situations - though the artwork itself is not extremely graphic(when comparing to many others). If you like dark humor and graphic novels which dont take themselves too seriously but have quite a few interesting subplots and character arcs occurring simultaneously I would recommend this series. As of today this is my favorite series I have read and reading this and vol. 2 and 3 compelled me to get a box at my local comics store, because I just cant wait every 5 months for the TPB (though I will probably end up buying them anyway. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gross...but engaging *by T***2 on February 12, 2013* I am not a regular comic fan or graphic novel reader - and I'm not sure why. Chew grabbed me and didn't let go. Graphics add to a story and allow an element of fantasy different from text only. But this is nothing new to comic fans. I found Chew entertaining and horrifically gross - in a good way -at the same time. Plus, it left me wanting vol. 2 with an engaging mystery. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1818454-chew-volume-1-tasters-choice](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1818454-chew-volume-1-tasters-choice) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*