Chronicles of a Writer

Chew: deliciously twisted

Chew, an American comic series by John Layman and Rob Guillory, is one of those rare treats where you truly feel like you've never read anything quite like it.  The result is an interesting blend of comedy, mystery and an over-the-top tale of violent, futuristic crime drama. Cibopathy The story centers around Tony Chu, one of few cibopaths in the world.  With cibopathy, Tony can eat anything and recall its history.  With the illegalization of chicken, Tony's position at the FDA makes him a...

The Walking Dead: a rare zombie treat

While I am an avid fan of the zombie horror genre, it's fairly rare to find anything of substance or sophistication in the vastly overused subject matter. One of the exception to the rule is the comic series "The Walking Dead."    The ongoing series is created and written by Robert Kirkman and details the experiences of post-apocalyptic survivors after a worldwide zombie outbreak.  Yes, the premise is not original by any means, but "The Walking Dead" has several uniquely strong elements. S...

To be or not to be…a comic book writer

Perhaps it is because of my upbringing (I was born in China and came to Colorado when I was 9), but I have never taken comic books seriously.  In fact, I've only gotten into the medium in recent months, thanks to my best friend.  Of course, once I dove into the stories, the flood gates opened. Granted, I don't prefer the typical superhero stories (I won't name titles, but it's not difficult to conjure up some assumptions), but you can find a plethora of astonishing, serialized stories by some v...