Chew #5
In "Taster's Choice, 5 of 5," John Layman and Rob Guillory deliver a pulse-pounding finale to a tense arc as Tony and Mason close in on a dangerous crew of chicken smugglers. What begins as a high-stakes chase spirals into something far darker when Tony is forced to confront a shocking betrayal—Mason’s violent act leaving Tony bloodied and haunted, with a severed ear and a truth he can’t ignore. The story’s raw intensity and Guillory’s distinctive art bring every unsettling moment to life, making this a standout issue in the series.
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Tony and Mason track down a group of chicken smugglers. Mason saves Tony from getting shot, but takes a bullet in his arm. Tony ends up with blood from the perpetrator and Mason all over him -- giving him his usual impressions. Overnight, Tony realizes that Mason killed Evan Pepper. When Tony confronts Mason, Mason defends himself by tearing off Tony's ear -- with his teeth. Mason escapes.
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