Bad Apples (Chew)

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Bad Apples
DateJanuary – July 2013
No. of issues5
Main characters
  • Tony Chu
  • John Colby
  • Amelia Mintz
  • Mason Savoy
  • The Vampire/Collector
Publisher Image Comics
Creative team
Writers John Layman
Artists Rob Guillory
Original publication
Published in Chew
ISBN 978-1-6070-6767-2
Chronology
Preceded by Space Cakes
Followed by Family Recipes

Bad Apples is a graphic novel written by John Layman, drawn by Rob Guillory, and published by Image Comics as the seventh volume of the American comic book series Chew . [1] [2] [3] The story revolves around cibopathic federal agent Tony Chu as he returns to active duty just in time to face down a cult of egg-worshipping terrorists and their holy war upon all chicken-eaters. [4]

Contents

The series received a universally positive critical reception, [5] [6] and was followed by Family Recipes .

Premise

The series follows FDA agent Tony Chu as he attempts to take down a mysterious egg-worshipping cult of terrorists who have declared a "holy war" upon all chicken-eaters of the world. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]


Reception

Issue #Publication dateCritic ratingCritic reviewsRef.
1January 20138.2/1012 [13]
2March 20138.6/106 [14]
3April 20138.7/109 [15]
4May 20138.3/107 [16]
5July 20139.4/106 [17]
Overall8.5/1063 [18]

Collected editions

TitleMaterial collectedFormatPublication dateISBN
Chew: Bad ApplesChew #31–35Trade paperbackSeptember 3, 2013 978-1-6070-6767-2
Chew Omnivore Edition, Volume 4Chew #31–40Trade paperbackJuly 29, 2014 978-1-63215-031-8
Chew Smorgasbord Edition, Volume 2Chew #21–40 and Secret Agent Poyo Trade paperbackJuly 14, 2015 978-1-6321-5428-6

References

  1. ↑ Harper, David (June 7, 2016). "The Creator-Owned Ideal: Looking at the Story Behind Chew as it Begins Its End". SKTCHD. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  2. ↑ Mesa, Eric (March 4, 2018). "Take a Big Bite: A look the entire Chew series". Comic Pow!. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  3. ↑ Bonthuys, Darryn (May 2, 2017). "John Layman on Chew – Endings, inside jokes and POYO!". Critical Hit. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  4. ↑ Boone, Zac (July 1, 2013). "John Layman Talks Chew, Detective Comics". Unleash the Fanboy. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  5. ↑ Verhoven, Karl (August 21, 2013). "Chew Volume Five: Chew: Bad Apples Review". Slings & Arrows. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  6. ↑ Muirhead, Jennifer (December 8, 2023). "Chew Vol 7: Bad Apples – Book Review". Weekend Notes. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  7. ↑ Johnston, Rich (January 19, 2013). "Review: Chew #31 By John Layman And Rob Guillory". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  8. ↑ LeBas, Sam (April 19, 2013). "Review: Chew #33". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
  9. ↑ Chester, Kristine (April 15, 2013). "'Chew #33:' Advance Review (Domesticated Colby & Secret Weapon Chu)". Fanbase Press. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  10. ↑ Cheng, Jennifer (June 3, 2013). "Review: Chew #34". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  11. ↑ North, Jordan (July 11, 2013). "Review: Chew #35". Comic Bastards. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  12. ↑ Glover, Nick (March 16, 2015). "The Best Comics You're Probably Not Reading: Chew". Twin Cities Geeks. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Chew #31 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Chew #32 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Chew #33 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. April 17, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Chew #34 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. May 29, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Chew #35 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Chew: Bad Apples Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. August 21, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
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