Chu, Volume 1: First Course

Tony Chu and Saffron Chu are siblings who are cibopaths and cibopars. They are on a collusion course while being cops and criminals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2021
Publisher: Image Comics

Tony Chu is a cibopath, meaning he can gain psychic impressions from the food he eats. Saffron Chu is a cibopar, meaning she can learn secrets from the people she eats with. Tony is a police officer, while Saffron is a criminal. Despite their differences, they are siblings and are working together on a conspiracy.

CHU is a thrilling new food-noir series that expands on the world of CHEW, the Eisner Award-winning and New York Times best-selling series. Set in the same universe, CHU delves into the lives of cops, crooks, cooks, and clairvoyants as they navigate a world filled with danger, deception, and delicious food.

Tony Chu is a cibopath, which means he has the ability to gain psychic impressions from the food he eats. This unique ability has made him a valuable asset to the police force, as he can often solve crimes by analyzing the food evidence left at crime scenes. However, Tony's abilities come with a cost, as he often experiences intense headaches and other physical symptoms when he uses his powers.

Saffron Chu is a cibopar, which means she has the ability to learn secrets from the people she eats with. Saffron has used her powers to become a successful criminal, stealing valuable information and secrets from her victims. However, her actions have also put her in danger, as she has made many enemies in the criminal underworld.

Despite their differences, Tony and Saffron are siblings and have always been close. They were raised by their father, who was a chef and taught them about the art of cooking and the importance of using food as a tool for communication. When their father was killed in a restaurant robbery, Tony and Saffron were left to fend for themselves.

Tony decided to use his abilities to become a police officer, while Saffron turned to crime. However, their paths would eventually cross, and they would be forced to work together to solve a complex conspiracy that threatened to destroy their city.

As Tony and Saffron investigate the conspiracy, they discover that it is tied to a powerful corporation that is using food as a weapon to control the population. The corporation has developed a strain of genetically modified food that is addictive and has the ability to alter people's behavior.

Tony and Saffron must navigate a dangerous world filled with corrupt police officers, ruthless criminals, and powerful corporations as they work to stop the corporation's plans. They must also confront their own demons and secrets, as they learn that their abilities may not be enough to save them.

CHU is a thrilling and suspenseful series that will leave readers hungry for more. With its unique blend of food, crime, and supernatural elements, it is sure to appeal to fans of both graphic novels and crime fiction.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 169 x 258 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781534317741