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CCI: Layman & Guillory "Chew" Through San Diego

A rowdy crowd in San Diego enjoyed stories from behind the scenes of the hit Image Comics series "Chew" by writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory at Comic-Con International.

CCI: The Writers' Room with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross treated Comic-Con International to a comics version of his British chat show featuring Robert Kirkman, John Layman and Ed Brubaker discussed writing comics, creator-owned properties and inspiration.

EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek at Rob Guillory's Tri-Fold Cover For "Chew" #30

ROBOT 6 has the exclusive first look at Rob Guillory's Easter egg-filled tri-fold cover for "Chew" #30, which writer John Layman teases marks the halfway point for the popular Image series.

PRESS RELEASE: Layman & Guillory's "Chew" Prop Replicas Announced

EXCLUSIVE: John Layman Serves Up "Detective Comics"

"Chew" co-creator John Layman spoke with CBR exclusively about his new gig writing "Detective Comics," his plans to focus on the detective aspect of the Dark Knight and working with Batman's infamous rogues gallery.

"Chew's" John Layman Takes A Bite Out Of DC's "Detective Comics"

"Chew" writer and co-creator John Layman has been announced as the new regular writer of DC Comics' "Detective Comics" as of issue #13, joining artist Jay Fabok on the Batman title recently vacated by Tony Daniel.

Layman Goes Under Cover With "Chew: Secret Agent Poyo"

John Layman spoke with CBR about his and Rob Guillory's cybernetic luchador secret agent rooster-starring one-shot, "Chew: Secret Agent Poyo." Plus, an exclusive preview of the comic!

Layman Heads Out of This World with "Mars Attacks"

"Chew" creator John Layman discusses driving the "Mars Attacks" spaceship for IDW's new ongoing comic based on the Topps trading card property. Plus, exclusive art!

Chris Ryall Looks Forward with IDW

IDW Publishing Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall spoke with CBR about the state of the publisher, long-running and new licenses, creator-owned comics and creator rights, and much more.

PRESS RELEASE: Immonen, Layman Heat Up Hero Initiative's Phoenix Comic Con Schedule

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEWS: "Chew" #26 & "Witchblade" #156

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presents exclusive advance looks at two of this week's new releases: John Layman and Rob Guillory's "Chew" #26 and "Witchblade" #156 by Tim Seeley, Diego Bernard and Fred Benes!

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Mars Attacks" #1

IDW Publishing has provided CBR with an exclusive 8-page preview of the June-launching "Mars Attacks" #1 by the team of John Layman and John McCrea!

Layman Makes "Mars Attacks" a Broadway Musical With "21st Century Slaughter"

IDW and Topps have announced an in-continuity "Mars Attacks" Broadway musical written by John Layman to celebrate the property's 50th anniversary.

CHEW ON THIS: Batter Up & Buttercup

"Chew" writer John Layman is back on CBR to discuss the most recent, most brutal chapter of the "Major League Chew" arc, from Tony's captive torture to Colby's new Lion partner Buttercup and more.

PRESS RELEASE: Eisner-Winners Layman & McCrea Tapped for "Mars Attacks" Ongoing

CHEW ON THIS: Back In Action With "Major League Chew"

John Layman returns to CBR to reveal the secrets of "Chew" from the prognosticating powers that impacted Tony Chu's family on through the current murderous arc of baseball hijinx and more.

EXCL. PREVIEWS: "Chew," "Spawn" & "Luther Strode"

Image has provided CBR with exclusive previews of Jon Layman and Rob Guillory's "Chew" #22, "The Strange Talent of Luther Strode" #3 and "Spawn" #214, all hitting stores December

EXCLUSIVE: "Chew" #22 Variant Cover

Tony Chu isn't the only character in John Layman and Rob Guillory's Image hit who's involved in sci-fi food drama as the variant cover for next week's "Chew" shows his daughter joining in the family business.

EXCL PREVIEWS: "Chew" #21, "Spawn" #212

Image Comics has provided CBR with exclusive previews for "Spawn" #212 and John Layman and Rob Guillory's Eisner-winning "Chew" #21, both of which hit stores Wednesday, October 5.

CBR TV @ CCI: John Layman on "Chew," "Aliens" & More

John Layman, the writer and co-creator of the Eisner Award-winning "Chew," discusses the continuing process of bringing the comic to TV, announces a new "Aliens" mini with Sam Keith on art and much more.

CCI: "The Image Comics Show" Panel Recap

Image Comics creators convene at Comic-Con for a slew of announcements and project updates, plus a surprise trailer for the "Small Gods" film.

EXCL. PREVIEW: "Chew" #19

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presets an exclusive preview of "Chew" #19 by John Layman and Rob Guillory. "Flambe" continues July 7, 2011.

REVIEW: "Chew" #27

Doug Zawisza gives "Chew" #27 4 stars, saying John Layman and Rob Guillory's latest issue "continues to find new ways to impress me, and the fact that we’ve got chogs in this issue only adds to my amusement."

CHEW ON THIS: A Double Dose of "Flambé"

In a one-two punch of behind the scenes perfection, writer John Layman looks at recent events in "Chew," from the cosmic conspiracy of NASA to the return of Poyo and the dastardly future which lays ahead.

Layman Talks "Godzilla: Gangsters and Goliaths"

"Chew" scribe John Layman spoke with CBR about his upcoming Godzilla miniseries "Gangsters and Goliaths," which takes an Asian gangster movie approach to the Toho monsters. Issue #1 is on sale in June from IDW.

"Chew" Heads To Showtime

John Layman and Rob Guillory's Image Comics award-winner about one detective's strange beat in a post-pandemic world gripped by poultry fears and food crimes is on its way to TV as Showtime has bought a deal live action "Chew" script.

ECCC: Image Comics' New Favorites

A line-up of some of Image Comics hottest creators, from Nick Spencer to Riley Rossmo and more, were in attendance at last weekend's Emerald City Comicon to promote their titles to a room full of Image faithful.

REVIEW: "Chew" #17

Doug Zawisza gave "Chew" #17 a 4 star review, saying of John Layman and Rob Guillory's acclaimed Image series, "The consistency -- not the texture -- of this title is what brings me back issue after issue."

ADVANCE PREVIEW: "Amazing Spider-Man Annual" #38

Marvel has released an advance look at "Amazing Spider-Man Annual" #38, part one in John Layman and Lee Garbett's "Identity Wars" story, set to be continued in "Deadpool Annual" #1 featuring covers by Steve McNiven

"Chew" Goes Scratch N' Sniff For San Diego

John Layman and Rob Guillory's delectable Image Comics series will get an interactive twist come July as the pair announce Scratch N' Sniff variant cover for sale at this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego.

CHEW ON THIS: Sky Fires & Chicken Bans

CBR's monthly column with "Chew" writer John Layman kicks off an all-new arc with a discussion of issue #16, the fiery writing in the sky, the chicken ban and a whole lot more!

REVIEW: "Chew" #16

CBR Reviewer Doug Zawisza reviewed the latest issue of Image Comics' "Chew," giving it 4 stars and calling John Layman and Rob Guillory's series "one of the most memorable and different books [on the stands today]."

PRESS RELEASE: John Layman Signs Advance Copies of "Chew" #16 at Midtown Comics Downtown, NYC.

CHEW ON THIS: Daddy Issues & Giving Thanks

John Layman joins CBR News to discuss "Chew" #15, the grand finale of his "Just Desserts" arc and what the arrival of two new characters means for the future of the Eisner Award-winning series.

REVIEW: "Chew" #15

CBR reviewer Greg McElhatton gave "Chew" #15 4 stars, saying that at a quarter of the way into John Layman and Rob Guillory's Image Comics series' storyline, the comic "continues to be a tasty little treat."

FIRST LOOK: "Chew" # 15 Tri-Fold Cover

Image Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at the special tri-fold cover for the fifteenth issue of "Chew," the critical and fan-favorite hit series by co-creators John Layman and Rob Guillory.

CHEW ON THIS: Forbidden Love & Foreboding Futures

CBR's monthly column with "Chew" writer John Layman gets extra cryptic as we discuss "Chew" #14, the penultimate chapter in the "Just Desserts" arc that concludes in November with an extra-sized issue!

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Chew" #14

Courtesy of Image Comics, CBR presents an exclusive, extended preview of "Chew #14 by John Layman and Rob Guillory. The next issue of the Eisner-winning series hits this Wednesday, September 29.

CHEW ON THIS: Ken Leung & Fricken

Our monthly column with "Chew" writer John Layman continues as we discuss "Chew" #13, the book's Eisner victory, the developing television adaptation and the hilariously gross concept of fricken, or chog, if you prefer.

PRESS RELEASE: "Chew" #13 Goes Back for Seconds

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