CHEW is a comic series created by John Layman and Rob Guillory, featuring Tony Chu, a cibopathic detective who can gain insights about food by eating it. The first volume, 'Taster's Choice,' was published by Image Comics in November 2009 and includes a mix of humor, crime, and culinary themes. The story explores Tony's unique abilities and the challenges he faces in a world where poultry is outlawed due to a supposed bird flu epidemic.