Let’s take a quick look to see what’s arrived at the Geek Compound.
Chew Volume 3: Just Desserts
Written by John Layman
Art by Rob Guillory
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Things are looking up for Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats. He’s got a girlfriend. He’s got a partner he trusts. He even seems to be getting along with his jerk boss. But his ruthless ex-partner is still out there, operating outside of the law, intending to make good on his threats against Tony and everybody Tony cares about. It’s just a matter of time before their investigations collide, blood spills and, inevitably, body parts are eaten!
Chew Omnivore Edition, Volume 1 recently appeared on my Nexus Graphica top ten list.
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| Layman and Guillory create an alternate present where, due to avian flu fears, the American government has criminalized the possession, sale, and consumption of all poultry! Tony Chu, investigator for the Special Crimes Division of the powerful FDA, employs his abilities as a cibopathic — he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats — to solve crimes. Guillory’s over-the-top humorous illustrations and Layman’s clever script expertly mix to spawn an enjoyable concoction of cannibalism, conspiracy, and murder. This luscious hardcover collects issues 1-10 (Volumes 1 and 2 of the trade paperback collections), complete with character design and sketches. |
My interview with Guillory will appear on RevSF sometime in January along with a chance to win the first three volumes of the Chew saga!
2010 San Francisco Giants: The Official World Series Film
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The Giants won their sixth World Series championship by beating the Texas Rangers four games to one in the 2010 World Series. Now you can relive the storybook triumph with the Official 2010 World Series Film on DVD and Blu-ray. It is all here! From the game-winning blasts of Edgar Renteria to the domination of Tim Lincecum: all the drama, game action, behind-the-scenes access and in-depth interviews a Giants fan could want. The Official 2010 World Series Film on Blu-Ray and DVD features an adrenaline-filled feature-length film, highlights from the entire postseason and incisive bonus features.
Greek: Chapter Five – The Complete Third Season
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The end of the world has come and gone. Well, Kappa Taus End of the World party, that is. And now the students of Cypress-Rhodes University face an uncertain future as a consequence of their actions. Can Rusty keep his GPA above the minimum to stay in the honors engineering program? Will Casey finally win the heart of Cappie? Can Dale make penance for his temporary lapse in morality?
The hit series Greek returns for its third outrageous season in one complete 6-disc box set! Now you can enjoy the laughs and the tears as the gang looks forward to their futures at CRU and beyond.
The Runestaff
by Michael Moorcock
Illustrated by Vance Kovacs
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In Michael Moorcock’s vast and imaginative multiverse, Law and Chaos wage war in a never-ending struggle over the fundamental rules of existence. Here, in this universe, Dorian Hawkmoon traverses a world of antique cities, scientific sorcery, and crystalline machines as he pulled unwillingly into a war that pits him against the ruthless and dominating armies of Granbretan.