The Tin Can Society #1

The Tin Can Society #1

by Peter Warren, Francesco Mobili (artist), Chris Chuckry (artist)

MINISERIES PREMIERE
The first stunning issue of a brand-new miniseries from Giant Generator showcasing the first comics work by screenwriter and incredible talent PETER WARREN (The Incal feature film, Kill Me) with jaw-dropping art by FRANCESCO MOBILI (X-Men, SCUMBAG) and beautifully colored by CHRIS CHUCKRY (New X-Men, Gen 13 ).
Johnny Moore is a world-famous tech mogul known as much for his work pioneering mobility aids for people with disabilities (like himself) as he is for moonlighting as the metal-suited vigilante, CALIBURN. But when Johnny is found murdered and his suit stolen, his estranged childhood best friends reunite to solve the mystery of his murder.
THE TIN CAN SOCIETY is a heartfelt and human look at the evolution of friendships across a lifetime, at disability and ableism, and the destructive power of fame.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2024

Reviews

[Edward Covington · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5

[Sam Quixote · Rating 3 out of 5]

Born with spina bifida, John Moore overcame his physical obstacles and grew up to become a brilliant inventor. Among his inventions was a powerful armour that turned him into the superhero Caliburn. His childhood friends watched as their friend amazed the world - until today, when Caliburn was found brutally murdered. Whodunit? His old pal Kasia thinks it was someone in their childhood club known as The Tin Can Society…

So basically this is a retelling of Watchmen: dead superhero, investigation by a moody character, the killer is in the victim’s former group. But… it’s not bad. Peter Warren and Francesco Mobili’s first issue has me hooked and I want to see where this 9 issue series goes.

Part of that is because the premise of Watchmen was always really appealing to me. I’m not a fan of the “classic”, mostly because I never jibed with Alan Moore’s convoluted prose and stodgy storytelling, but I always thought Watchmen in the hands of a better writer would actually live up to its rep. So I’m glad Warren is having a shot at the same kind of story - and pleased to see that he seems to be effectively pulling off a sleeker, more involving version of it in this series.

What I will give Moore is how good the Watchmen characters are and how none of the characters in The Tin Can Society come close to the brilliance of the least of them (Hooded Justice). Caliburn is the poor man’s Iron Man while Kasia, the Rorschach proxy, is awful - smoking in a school as an adult, wow what a rebel… She’s just trying too hard to seem cool in every scene, it’s sad.

Still, it’s early days and Warren sets the table efficiently in The Tin Can Society #1. Even if the characters aren’t memorable, the story is intriguing and the premise, if realised well, could make this a decent series - worth a look if subversive superhero stories are your bag.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an awesome graphic novel this turned out to be.

I received this as an advance reader copy from NetGalley, and I’d had it long enough that I honestly didn’t even remember requesting it. Going in blind, the opening caught me off guard. It’s quite graphic, and my initial reaction was… ugh. But I’m really glad I kept reading, because it ended up being a great experience.

I would definitely classify this as an adult read. I know some readers are more flexible with what they’re comfortable letting high schoolers read, but personally, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone younger than that.

At its core, this is a superhero graphic novel, but it firmly lives in the modern era of the genre. These are not flawless heroes who can do no wrong. What really stood out to me, though, was the emotional heart of the story. The Tin Can Society is about a group of friends who grew up together and stayed connected into adulthood, and I found that deeply appealing. I’ve always wished I had that kind of lifelong circle, and seeing it explored here added real warmth to the story.

There are flashbacks to their childhood, but they’re easy to follow and never confusing. The structure works well and adds depth rather than slowing things down.

Overall, I highly recommend this one. If the opening feels a bit too graphic at first, I’d encourage you to push past it. In my opinion, the payoff is absolutely worth it.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 4 out of 5]

El aparente asesinato de un célebre magnate de las tecnologías, protagonista de una gran historia de superación por la cual sufrió de espina bífida que hizo que sus padres le abandonasen pero que logró labrarse un futuro en la ingeniería... y que aparentemente actuaba como un superhéroe con una armadura hiper tecnológica. Inicia una investigación personal por parte de una fotógrafa que conocía bien a esta víctima. Junto a otros chicos conformaban una de esas pandilla juvenil de amigos que hoy día de una u otra forma se han distanciado, pero que siguen teniendo sus razones para poder ser sospechosos potenciales en esta muerte.

Peter Warren se adscribe, de momento, de forma bastante paralela al género supe heroico. Centrándose en los personajes y en esta situación que desencadena la historia. Marcada más por un enfoque dramático que de puro suspense y acción (que algo de esto tiene, por supuesto).

Arrancar con el personaje que es el superhéroe de este mundo ya muerto, enfatiza bastante una atmósfera de peligro y fracaso que pueden permitir un desarrollo de historia algo fuera de la norma en estas propuestas de género indie que al final se adscriben más de lo que quisieran a las narrativas formulaícas de las grandes editoriales.

[Ariela Strombeck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks so much to the folks at NetGalley for this ARC!

This was a really engaging read that reads like a blend between a cyberpunk superhero comic and a noir murder mystery. The story opens with the apparent murder of famed inventor and businessman Johnny Moore (a cross between Professor X and Iron Man) and follows his close-knit circle of friends as they try to uncover what really happened. In doing so, they confront years of resentment and fractured relationships left behind by years of success, fame, and ambition.

It’s a genuinely quick, tightly plotted story that touches on childhood friendships in wake of success, the ethics of scientific innovation, and what it means to be disabled in a world driven by technological advancements.The narrative feels very intentional. It’s clear the author knew exactly the story they wanted to tell and the questions they wanted to bring up. There’s no unnecessary filler or fluff in this story, just momentum, tension, and pure adrenaline throughout.

The artwork is also just really really good. It’s understated and occasionally graphic in a way that lends itself well to the type of story it wants to tell.

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25⭐

Thank you NetGalley and Image Comics for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I'm not typically a huge superhero enjoyer, but this one hit the mark perfectly. There was an amazing blend of sci-fi technology and superheroes. The art style was beautiful, and the character development led me to care about each main character. The plot itself kept me on the edge of my seat and kept surprising me with each twist and turn. I loved how in this world there was advanced technology for people with physical disabilities and brought forward a glimpse in what could be if our society spent more resources finding more solutions and creating more devices to assist with those experiencing reduced mobility. Overall, I would highly recommend. The only thing I am worried about is seeing that this is the first volume. I felt the story was wrapped up nicely and provided a solid conclusion that didn't leave me with any unanswered questions, so I'm not quite sure what direction the story will go in a second volume.

#IndigoEmployee

[Kuu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I don't know what exactly I expected, but this was not it. This was better. Mobility aids turned murder machines, with secret plottings, war technology for profit, and evil baby breeding. Lots of plot twists, considering this is such a short graphic novel. Definitely enjoyed this, especially the representation in here with working class, disabled, black, female, (I think Asian as well?) protagonists, and the MC's disability being a main driving factor for the plot. I also liked that every character was a bit of an asshole in their own way, and especially the rich guys were morally grey at best, even when they were on the hero side.

The one thing that kept confusing me during the story was how all the members of the Tin Can Society know how to handle weapons and fight GROUPS of PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED FIGHTERS since nothing in their background allows the reader to think that this is something they might have had to do previously. Doesn't really make sense, ngl.

[PinkFairy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this comic! The art is absolutely beautiful, especially during the fight scenes.
The story was surprisingly strong. In a single comic, it managed to make me connect with the characters, become invested in them, understand their childhood, and see who they are as adults, as well as the relationship between them. Everything felt well-paced and emotionally impactful.
I was definitely not expecting the plot twist at the end, it completely caught me off guard and made the story even more memorable.
I highly recommend this comic, both for its stunning artwork and its compelling storytelling.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this arc. 💖

[Adri Holt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Johnny Moore had a difficult upbringing. Being born with spina bifida made him “different” to the other children. Johnny finally got lucky and made a group of friends, The Tin Can Society, that would overcome anything alongside him.

As an adult, Johnny has been murdered and his super suit stolen. His childhood friends of The Tin Can Society, want answers and they want revenge.

All the secrets. All the lies.

This one blew my expectations out of the water. To be fair, my initial expectations were very low. I was like oh, they're gonna try and find out who killed their friend, whatever…No spoilers, BUT it was so much more than that.

#ThxNetGalley #PeterWarren #TheTinCanSociety

[James DeSantis · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO good.

Basically opens with the death of a hero. This hero though was part of a group of friends growing up. He was badly beaten to death and now this group of friends meets together to figure out what happened, and they believe one of them is the killer in the group. It's very watchmen like, but not nearly as depressing. More exciting and more mystery feel. I'll be checking out the rest of the issues as they release.

[A. Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick paced murder-mystery type story that brings four friends back together after years of no contact

03/12/2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This was cool! I was very engaged in the story, and the art is beautiful.

[Alex Fyffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Mee Too · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat interesting story, but I feel A lot of these single issues lead to a volume that makes no sense at all.

[Ananth · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a fresh take on heroes, capes and consequences!! Like this series and hope it would end on a high note!!

[Aron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad at all, but probably trade wait on this one.

[Felicia Good · Rating 5 out of 5]

I NEED MORE! Also I’m actually upset at Johnny because Sr. there is always another way…you did not have to self exit!

[Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this and the next couple of issues too. Waiting for the deluxe hardcover.