On sale 12/22/10: CHEW #16

The comic is an absolute blast to read, with Layman and Guillory effectively making an absolute dream team of storytelling."
--Multiversity Comics.com

Layman in New York this week!!! Dec- 16-18.

Thursday, Dec. 16
Signing at Midtown Comics Downtown, from 4:30 to 6:30!



Hanging out for CBLDF Member Appreciation party at Twins Pub, 421 9th Ave (between 33rd St & 34th St,) 8-11 p.m.


Friday, Dec. 17
Signing at Comic Book Jones in Brooklyn, from 6 to 8!



Saturday, Dec. 18
Pitching Comics Workshop at the CBLDF office, from Noon to 2. Details here: http://cbldf.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitching-comics-with-john-layman

On Sale 11/24/10: CHEW TPB III, Just Desserts

On sale 11/10/10: CHEW #15

"CHEW 15 pulls out all the stops and delivers one of the most revealing, definitely the best drawn and likely the most magnificent issue to date."
--BigShinyRobot.com

"It's like X-Files smoked some really good weed."
--Newsarama.com

"'Chew' continues to be a tasty little treat."
--ComicBookResources.com

CHEW #15 tri-fold poster cover revealed!

Coming Nov. 10! Only $2.99!

On sale 9/29/10: CHEW #14

The return of Mason Savoy.

"There are just very few books as consistently good as Chew. Period. After 14 issues, I have not been disappointed, and I'm always entertained. "
--Newsarama.com

"For sheer entertainment value, subtlety, humor, gross factor and over the top characters I have to give this comic five out five severed toes."
--BigShinyRobot.com

"...a comic that leaves much to be desired."
--IGN.com

CHEW foreign editions: We got your international flavor right here!

TONY CHU: DETECTIVE CANNIBALE
CHEW French Edition, Vol. 1
published by Delcourt

CHEW: Menu Degustazione
CHEW Italian Edition, Vol. 1
published by BAO Publishing

CHEW: Al Gusto Del Consumidor
CHEW Spanish Edition, Vol. 1
published by Planeta DeAgostini

CHEW nominated for Spike Scream Award

Amid stiff competition in the BEST COMIC BOOK OR GRAPHIC NOVEL catagory.

CHEW wins two Harvey Awards!

Best New Series

Most Promising New Talent (for Rob Guillory!)


Thanks so much for this fantastic honor!

CHEW #13 sold out and getting new cover!

Returning to stores Sept. 15!

On Sale 8/18/10: Chew #13

iFanboy Pick of the Week!
--iFanboy.com

#2 in IGN's Top Ten Indie Comics.: "CHEW is probably one of the most bizarre comic books we've ever seen, but somehow it's still one of the best. Sometimes we can hardly still believe we're reading something this creative, insane and, above all else, incredible."
--IGN.com

"I think you should be supporting these genius bastards by paying for monthly issues that can, and should, be read and re-read."
--Newsarama.com

On Sale 8/11/10: The Chew Omnivore edition

Oversized hardcover. Collects issues #1-10.

Poyo Shirts on Sale!

Yep, the well-received Poyo shirts (printed on comfy American Apparel tees) are available for $20 plus shipping. Hit chewcomicsales@gmail.com to order. And expect more designs to pop up in the coming months.

CHEW WINS EISNER FOR BEST NEW SERIES!!! (and other news)

And also:
•Director Stephen Hopkins attached as director of CHEW television show.

•THREADLESS announced CHEW T-Shirt contest!

•International Flavor (CHEW Vol. 2) spends FOURTH week on NYT Graphic Novel Best Sellers List.

•USA TODAY calls CHEW "Incredibly fun series."

•Layman thought he left one of his shoes behind in San Diego, but found it under his car seat!

CHEW at San Diego Comic Con! --booth #2729

Rob and Layman will be at San Diego Con, at the Image Island booth the great majority of the the time, except for meetings, lunch, and very occasional bathroom breaks. Look for us at the Image Booth, where we will have 400 copies of an SDCC Exclusive Edition of CHEW #12, with a "radioactive Poyo" cover!


If we're lucky, we'll also have 50 advanced copies of the CHEW HARDCOVER OMNIVORE Edition, on sale first come, first serve, at cover price. Everybody else will have to wait for the on-sale date of 8/11.



And be sure to check out the Image Comics Show on Friday 2:30-3:30 in Room 3 for the latest news on CHEW-- including the first public unveiling of our tri-fold poster-sized cover to CHEW #15.

Also for sale:



And come back here regularly, where will will try to update this site on a (semi-)timely basis, with all of CHEW's comic con news and announcements!

On Sale 7/14/10: CHEW #12

"This series is so gleefully weird. How can you not love it?"
--Comixtreme

"I cannot imagine a recent release more innovative and creatively consistent than CHEW..."
--Comics Waiting Room

"Chew is like no other book that I am currently reading, but definitely one of the best books I am reading...It is evident these guys are having a lot of fun with this, and the story has evolved into nothing short of fantastic. "
--Newsarama.com

"...another hysterical homerun for the funniest comic on the stands."
--IGN.com

CHEW nominated for two Harvey Awards!

Best New Series and Rob Guillory as Best New Talent!

Woo Hoo!

CHEW Vol. 2, "International Flavor," hits NYT Best Sellers List

Debuting in the #10 slot this week is CHEW Vol.2, "International Flavor."


We don't expect it to stick around as long this time as Vol. 1 did.

Rassafrassin' Scott Pilgrim has a lock on the softcover list (and deservedly so!)

Update (7/9/10): Looks like we made it for a second week! Woo Hoo!

On sale 6/16/10: CHEW Vol. II: International Flavor

Layman signing at Meltdown Comics in L.A., Wed., June 16, 7-9 p.m.

Just in time for release of CHEW Vol 2: International Flavor TPB!

Bonus sized CHEW #15 with poster cover coming in Sept!

1280x1024 downloadable wallpaper

Press release:
AFTER THE FIRST COURSE
Image Comics' CHEW marks the first quarter of its run with a special 15th issue

CHEW is a certified hit, and to celebrate CHEW's 15th issue, which marks the end of the first quarter of the book's run and hits store shelves September 29, writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory are thanking fans with a slew of special features.

"We wanted to do something really special for CHEW #15," says Layman. "Honestly, we never thought we'd make it this far, and we wanted to do something above-and-beyond for the fans and retailers who have supported us."

Layman adds, "We're going 60 issues, and CHEW #15 is the quarter mark of the run. This is a big issue in a lot of ways. We introduce the last two remaining major supporting characters in the book, which would be eventful enough. But there are also a couple of shocking events -- one so big, it's really going to fundamentally change the book. So, we thought we'd commemorate the issue with something special. Extra pages. A tri-fold poster cover. And we're giving you all the goodies for $2.99 -- the same price as a regular issue of CHEW!"

"Nothing will be the same after CHEW #15," declares Guillory. "That's not hype. Not a gimmick. The status quo of this book is about to be annihilated."

CHEW #15 is the final chapter of "Just Desserts" and the biggest story in CHEW history, figuratively and literally. As we reach the one-quarter mark of the CHEW run, the last remaining major characters are introduced and an event transpires that is so shocking and unexpected it changes the book forever, fundamentally and irrevocably.

CHEW #15, a full-color 32-page comic book from Image Comics featuring more story pages and a tri-fold poster cover, will be available for $2.99 on September 29, 2010.

On sale 6/9/10: CHEW #11

"This is probably my favorite comic on the market right now."
--Comixtreme

"CHEW kicks off a new story arc in one of the best issue to date, packed to the gills with action, romance and of course, the consumption of blood, guts, and gore. Showing no signs of slowing down, only more hysterical and eclectic storytelling, CHEW continues to be a must-read for comic fans."
--Comics Waiting Room

"...Just as hilarious, depraved and entertaining as ever."
--IGN.com

"It seems every time I pick up an issue of CHEW, I know before I even open it that I will be entertained. "
--Comicvine.com

CHEW receives Two Eagle Award Nominations!

Favourite American Colour Comicbook
and
Favourite New Comicbook


Thanks so much. This is awesome!

Layman's "Summer of Despondency" Spring Fling 3-City, 3-Week Tour: Detroit, Spokane, Phoenix

Motor City Comic Com
Friday-Sunday, May 14-16
Rock Financial Showplace
Novi, MI
FRI. 12:30pm - 7pm / SAT. 10:30am - 6pm / SUN. 10:30am - 5pm

Spokane Comic Con
Saturday, May 22
Spokane Community College Lair Bld 6
Spokane, WA
10:00am-5:00pm
Featuring special CHEW panel 1-2 p.m. in the general auditorium.

Phoenix Comic Con
Thursday-Sun, May 27-30
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
Not sure about hours. Thursday is a preview night.
Featuring special CHEW panel Saturday 1:30-2:30 p.m. in room CC156.

On sale 4/14/10: CHEW #10

"Once again this title is outlandishly weird, but it follows its own internal logical perfectly, and is just this wonderful oddball thing that is impeccably strange and entertaining."
--Comixtreme

"With his hilarious facial expressions and great comedic timing, artist Rob Guillory is the reason why every single joke in this book works so damn well..It's easily the funniest comic book on the stands.
--IGN.com

CHEW receives Eisner Award Nomination for Best New Series!

Up against some great and worthy competition, but the cliche is true... it really is an honor just to be nominated!

On sale 4/7/10: CHEW #1 (Image Firsts' version)

Hey, look! Another cover of CHEW #1 to add to your collection. Fortunately, thanks to Image Firsts, it will only cost you a buck!

Chew hits Treviso

The final stop of CHEW tour Italia saw Layman and Rob heading to Treviso for a presentation and Q&A at a packed house at the Spago Paraggi art gallery, moderated and translated by Michele Foschini of BAO Publishing (publishers of CHEW: MENU DEGUSTAZIONE*). In the background, is the gallery's current exhibition, photographs of deceased 80s Italian porn star Moana Pozzi.




And some shots of lovely Treviso:



*Note: For all you CHEW completist weirdos who live in the U.S., we will be offering details for how to order BAO's Italian edition.

More pictures of Milano di Duomo

Today Bergamo, tomorrow CHEW TOUR ITALIA goes to Treviso.

Chew in Milan: Day One

Milano di Duomo cathedral:

Chew Italia vs. Chew Englesia


The BAO Publishing booth:

CHEW: TOUR ITALIA is just days away!

To celebrate the release of BAO Publishing's Italian edition of CHEW: TASTER'S CHOICE (titled CHEW: MENU DEGUSTAZIONE) Layman and Rob are heading to Milan, and surrounding cities.

Look for this blog to be updated regularly (for a change) will all manner of beautiful, crazy, wonderful photos.

Here's our schedule (as far as we know, subject to chance, and all manner of alteration and additions):

Cartoomics 2010 Convention
Friday March 26-Sunday March 28
BAO Publishing booth (C06)
www.cartoomics.it
Milano, Italy!!!
Layman and Rob

Comixrevolution store signing
Monday March 29, 5:30 PM
http://www.comixrevolution.com/
Bergamo, Italy
Layman and Rob

Chew on This Panel, Spazio Paraggi
Tuesday March 30, 9:00 PM
http://www.antoninoparaggi.it/
Treviso, Italy
Layman and Rob

See you there!

You can follow the minutiae on Twitter at @themightylayman or #laymantoursitaly.

ECCC '10: And a good time was had by all

And Layman survived the very, very excellent Emerald City Comic Con, vowing never to miss another. A lot of great fans introduced themselves, including Steve Moles, who is daring/insane enough to be the first person to get a CHEW tattoo (or, at least, to make it known to us.) His a picture of his tattoo, the Gallsaberry alien fruit, in all its tattoo-y glory:




Here's the just-solicted cover to #12, coming in June, and the #13 cover we debuted at the show.



Coming next week: Tour Italia!