CHEW #1 cover (2009)
Artists: Rob Guillory (All) , John Layman (Writer)
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Chew 1 Cover Homage
Chew and Cat
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DescriptionWell, this is a big one for me. It is the most personal piece I've been able to acquire.I've mentioned it in other Chew pieces, but Chew was the comic that got me reading monthly books again after more than a decade. It also introduced me to the world of OA collecting (blessing or curse??). I've chatted with Rob about letting this go for a few years now and so thankful he decided to let me be its caretaker. This was the comic that changed his, and writer John Layman's lives, so this first issue was a part of them. I could write so much about Chew and it's comic legacy, but I found a great article that can do it so much better than I ever could. Please check it out if interested. https://sktchd.com/longform/the-creator-owned-ideal-looking-at-the-story-behind-chew-as-it-begins-its-end/ My favorite section is where it talks about Chew's influence in changing the norm for modern creator-owned books. Rob also included a page from his sketchbook when he was first designing Chew. Finally, in honor of Layman, I had to include a cat picture!! Social/Sharing |
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K Gearon 
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/25/2019
Sincere congrats, brother! A very rare thing that we're able to pick up pieces that are so personally meaningful...and look great, too! Chew will go down as very important book in the history of indie comics and rightfully so. Here's hoping to see a GOOD live version at some point...but not at all needed to cement the legacy! Congrats, again!
S Riz
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 4/25/2019
Such a powerful cover! I'm glad all the patience and persistence paid off and it came your way. Congrats!
Elodin _
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/25/2019
Masterpiece! Phenomenal! No other words do it justice.
Kelley M
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/25/2019
Oh wow! This is all types of wonderful! Huge congrats! Also - thank you for sharing the link!
RS 88
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 4/25/2019
So happy for you man! And Rob couldn’t have chosen a better caretaker!
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/26/2019
Never took you to be such a foodie! As a key image #1 - it's a real score. And it's the main cover, not one of 10,000 variants. Huge Congrats.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 4/26/2019
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you.
EDOUARD N
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/26/2019
I’m so happy for u my friend. I know it means a lot to u. I hope Gillory knows it’s in a good home
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 4/26/2019
Love the additional pics, especially "Chew and cat." Haha! It is extremely cool as a collector to acquire that one piece that means so much. I'm so happy that it happened to you in such a big & personally fulfilling way. Congrats!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/27/2019
Congrats on an historic pickup! I loved the series and had no idea it would become what it did after that first issue (despite its multiple printings).
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/7/2019
Whoa! Holy moly is this freakin' awesome!! Epic congrats:)
Tim Molyneux
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/14/2019
So great! Congratulations! Such a great book.
AMR 1
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/28/2019
A true modern master piece!!!
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The pic with the cat is amazing!!!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 7/26/2019
Wow! Incredible score! This is an amazing book, and to pick up the cover to #1, that's something. Congrats!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 7/15/2020
I always wondered where this was! One of my favorite covers of the Modern era. You've got a gem!
Cosmic Code Authority
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/2/2020
Great cover (and #1!) of a really cool comic series! Awesome...
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/18/2020
Modern day classic. New Chew is out. Its called Chu. Check it out if you havent already.
James S
Member Since 2017
Posted on 9/18/2020
Jimmy Cawley wrote:
Modern day classic. New Chew is out. Its called Chu. Check it out if you havent already.
Thanks, James! Yeah all over it. I actually have the cover to Chu #1 (variant, but the only OA for it) in my gallery too!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/22/2020
Wow. What a story! Matches the awesomeness of the piece itself. Nothing better than scoring the art that speaks to you on every level.
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/25/2021
Soooo awesome. Happy to know someone owns this masterpiece. Congrats x100
Harry M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/3/2022
Excellant cover for a terrific series. It was your recomendation that got me to read it. Thanks and congrats.
James S
Member Since 2017
Posted on 1/3/2022
Harry M wrote:
Excellant cover for a terrific series. It was your recomendation that got me to read it. Thanks and congrats.
That's awesome to hear! Glad you enjoyed it!
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