CHEW #5
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Right out of the gate, this issue's big reveal was not exactly a surprise. Since the start Mason has been a mystery, but considering this month's cover, I had no doubt that he would be betraying Tony by the end. All that, plus his eyes have been little more than black pits of doom since the first issue.
However, predictable though the reveal itself was, it's in the execution that it succeeds so well. First, Mason's betrayal has come early. This could've easily been stretched out a far longer time than it needed to just for the sake of making the reader feel more of a connection to Mason, and therefore be more shocked that he defected. If anything, this would've likely backfired and been annoyingly obvious to everyone that it was coming eventually. While the loss of the mentor-studentdynamic will be missed, the new adversarial role allows for a much more complex relationship.
Second, the brutality of the fight scene that unfolds after Chu confronts Mason sells the status quo of the new relationship. Tony is absolutely dominated by his former partner, and with one bite, Mason literally tears the upper hand from Tony's grasp. Beyond all else, Mason is a threat, and one that will take much training and careful planning to take down.
Chew is undoubtedly the best new comic I've read this year, and makes it to the top of my read pile each week it releases. One book is done, with hopefully many more to come.
However, predictable though the reveal itself was, it's in the execution that it succeeds so well. First, Mason's betrayal has come early. This could've easily been stretched out a far longer time than it needed to just for the sake of making the reader feel more of a connection to Mason, and therefore be more shocked that he defected. If anything, this would've likely backfired and been annoyingly obvious to everyone that it was coming eventually. While the loss of the mentor-studentdynamic will be missed, the new adversarial role allows for a much more complex relationship.
Second, the brutality of the fight scene that unfolds after Chu confronts Mason sells the status quo of the new relationship. Tony is absolutely dominated by his former partner, and with one bite, Mason literally tears the upper hand from Tony's grasp. Beyond all else, Mason is a threat, and one that will take much training and careful planning to take down.
Chew is undoubtedly the best new comic I've read this year, and makes it to the top of my read pile each week it releases. One book is done, with hopefully many more to come.
Story: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent
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