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The Tin Can Society
The Tin Can Society
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.The first graphic novel 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.Collects issues #1-9.
256 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2026
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December 4, 2025
My Selling Pitch:
Generic ragtag found family superhero graphic novel.
Pre-reading:
More graphics!
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Oh, hello gore.
Fuck your religion very much.
Caliburn sounds like a bad workout MLM machine. Kinda like a shakeweight.
I don’t like that the car calls him daddy lol. I do like his tattoos.
The teeth panel was HOT.
Like it’s a cliche story and a little male gazey-she put fishnets over the lingerie and has boots on to sit at home. But I don’t hate it.
Didn’t expect full frontal in this lmao.
I was gonna say, she’s getting $25,000 a month. There’s no reason her house should look like that.
Pretty unbelievable that you would convince girlypop to carry her brother’s murderer’s baby so they can abuse the baby.
You married someone else and killed innocent people. Get fucked. You don't get a happily ever after with her instantaneously just because you're not dead.
Post-reading:
It’s a pretty generic superhero story, but it’s well done. I can see fans of The Boys, or Stranger Things, or anyone who likes a ragtag group of found family characters enjoying this. The art style is appealing if a little male gaze coded. I think that’s pretty typical for the superhero genre. The plotlines are a little far-fetched, but they don't require such a suspension of disbelief that it’ll annoy you. It’s pretty easy to commit to the bit and just read it and vibe. The hero’s a bit hard to root for. We’re asked to buy his love story, but then watch him marry and sleep with someone else. They kill an innocent man and cover it up but play pretty fast and loose with his identity otherwise. They never explain why he leaves his friend’s name off the patents. There’s pop culture easter eggs scattered throughout. I liked the detail of her sleeping in faded Joker makeup. It’s a fun read, but nothing I think you need to rush to get to. It’s a great book to get from your library because you'll probably read it once and move on.
Who should read this:
Superhero fans
The Boys fans
Ideal reading time:
Anytime
Do I want to reread this:
No, I'll remember it.
Would I buy this:
No
Similar books:
* We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us-campy, superhero graphic novel, revenge thriller
* A Thing Called Truth by Iolanda Zanfardino-graphic novel, queer romance, revenge thriller
* Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots-campy, urban fantasy, superheroes, satire, revenge
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Generic ragtag found family superhero graphic novel.
Pre-reading:
More graphics!
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Oh, hello gore.
Fuck your religion very much.
Caliburn sounds like a bad workout MLM machine. Kinda like a shakeweight.
I don’t like that the car calls him daddy lol. I do like his tattoos.
The teeth panel was HOT.
Like it’s a cliche story and a little male gazey-she put fishnets over the lingerie and has boots on to sit at home. But I don’t hate it.
Didn’t expect full frontal in this lmao.
I was gonna say, she’s getting $25,000 a month. There’s no reason her house should look like that.
Pretty unbelievable that you would convince girlypop to carry her brother’s murderer’s baby so they can abuse the baby.
You married someone else and killed innocent people. Get fucked. You don't get a happily ever after with her instantaneously just because you're not dead.
Post-reading:
It’s a pretty generic superhero story, but it’s well done. I can see fans of The Boys, or Stranger Things, or anyone who likes a ragtag group of found family characters enjoying this. The art style is appealing if a little male gaze coded. I think that’s pretty typical for the superhero genre. The plotlines are a little far-fetched, but they don't require such a suspension of disbelief that it’ll annoy you. It’s pretty easy to commit to the bit and just read it and vibe. The hero’s a bit hard to root for. We’re asked to buy his love story, but then watch him marry and sleep with someone else. They kill an innocent man and cover it up but play pretty fast and loose with his identity otherwise. They never explain why he leaves his friend’s name off the patents. There’s pop culture easter eggs scattered throughout. I liked the detail of her sleeping in faded Joker makeup. It’s a fun read, but nothing I think you need to rush to get to. It’s a great book to get from your library because you'll probably read it once and move on.
Who should read this:
Superhero fans
The Boys fans
Ideal reading time:
Anytime
Do I want to reread this:
No, I'll remember it.
Would I buy this:
No
Similar books:
* We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us-campy, superhero graphic novel, revenge thriller
* A Thing Called Truth by Iolanda Zanfardino-graphic novel, queer romance, revenge thriller
* Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots-campy, urban fantasy, superheroes, satire, revenge
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 28, 2025
3.5 rated up
*Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for early copy for review*
This started out as a murder mystery that reconnected a group of friends and turned into the tale of a disabled black man building an Iron Man style suite. This quick read was highly entertaining and I would love to see this as an action movie or series. The ending with who was operating the suites was a little bit of an eye roll moment, but I loved the journey of the Tun Can Society and enjoyed seeing the past moments and how they got to the present. I also really enjoy this art style. It's a very modern superhero style that I love.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for early copy for review*
This started out as a murder mystery that reconnected a group of friends and turned into the tale of a disabled black man building an Iron Man style suite. This quick read was highly entertaining and I would love to see this as an action movie or series. The ending with who was operating the suites was a little bit of an eye roll moment, but I loved the journey of the Tun Can Society and enjoyed seeing the past moments and how they got to the present. I also really enjoy this art style. It's a very modern superhero style that I love.
April 12, 2026
this was very interesting and compelling, although it does devolve into a big blow-out fight which isnt my favourite.
I like the back stories, how people were screwed over, why the group acts the way they are now. it was very human when and why people made poor decisions. heart breaking st times. really good last page cliff hangers to keep momentum.
art was quite good too.
I like the back stories, how people were screwed over, why the group acts the way they are now. it was very human when and why people made poor decisions. heart breaking st times. really good last page cliff hangers to keep momentum.
art was quite good too.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I requested "The Tin Can Society" as soon as I saw it because I was mesmerised by its cover, the story and the themes it focused on. This book reminded me of "Iron Man" with the kids from "IT", but the evil clown is capitalism.
It's not very often that we see disability and disabled characters being portrayed as active protagonists, much less when they are characters of colour, so I was really excited about this book. This has one of the strongest beginnings I have ever read, touching on so many important and timely themes, and I couldn't see how this would be anything other than 5 stars.
I loved how original the story was, how every character was at least morally grey, how every little detail we learnt about them, and what happened between their childhood friendship and the present, where none of them got along, added so much complexity to each character and the story, and the art was absolutely amazing.
Unfortunately, about halfway through the book, it felt like a new writer had come in, perused over what had been written and decided to completely ignore all the arcs and storylines that had been set up, and turned this into an empty blockbuster, that ended in a big battle, that realistically would have changed nothing, undid the book's great plot twist and made this book ultimately stand for nothing.
This book betrayed itself in the worst way possible by disregarding the character's dynamics and the importance of their identities. What's the point of writing about a black disabled kid, being adopted into a white anti-science Christian family and not exploring his feelings about his idea of family, and his career as a scientist, even more when his DNA is used in the way it is in the book? The only thing that made sense about him was that he found solace in the only other person of colour, but their relationship is never explored. What's the point of putting the only female character on the cover, giving her such an interesting look and profession, only to make her a love interest and the biggest pick me that surrounds herself only with men? Take representation like this away from me, please.
I read this entire thing just to see a bunch of black people, and babies pass away off page, black pain being used as shock value, the mostly white male cast get their happy ending by joining the system that committed atrocities, and it being sold as a happy ending because they were making slightly less of a profit than the previous owners. A happy ending written by an American is the same as a tragedy for me, I guess.
Thank you to NetGalley, Edelweiss, Image Comics and Simon & Schuster for this DRC.
It's not very often that we see disability and disabled characters being portrayed as active protagonists, much less when they are characters of colour, so I was really excited about this book. This has one of the strongest beginnings I have ever read, touching on so many important and timely themes, and I couldn't see how this would be anything other than 5 stars.
I loved how original the story was, how every character was at least morally grey, how every little detail we learnt about them, and what happened between their childhood friendship and the present, where none of them got along, added so much complexity to each character and the story, and the art was absolutely amazing.
Unfortunately, about halfway through the book, it felt like a new writer had come in, perused over what had been written and decided to completely ignore all the arcs and storylines that had been set up, and turned this into an empty blockbuster, that ended in a big battle, that realistically would have changed nothing, undid the book's great plot twist and made this book ultimately stand for nothing.
This book betrayed itself in the worst way possible by disregarding the character's dynamics and the importance of their identities. What's the point of writing about a black disabled kid, being adopted into a white anti-science Christian family and not exploring his feelings about his idea of family, and his career as a scientist, even more when his DNA is used in the way it is in the book? The only thing that made sense about him was that he found solace in the only other person of colour, but their relationship is never explored. What's the point of putting the only female character on the cover, giving her such an interesting look and profession, only to make her a love interest and the biggest pick me that surrounds herself only with men? Take representation like this away from me, please.
I read this entire thing just to see a bunch of black people, and babies pass away off page, black pain being used as shock value, the mostly white male cast get their happy ending by joining the system that committed atrocities, and it being sold as a happy ending because they were making slightly less of a profit than the previous owners. A happy ending written by an American is the same as a tragedy for me, I guess.
Thank you to NetGalley, Edelweiss, Image Comics and Simon & Schuster for this DRC.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Johnny Moore is a genius born with spina bifida. He makes friends with a small group - or “society” if you will - at school who help him come up with revolutionary tech that enables him to walk. Then they bury a tin can time capsule so that the book has its title.
Fast forward to the gang in their 30s and, like most high school friends, they’re estranged from one another, and John has basically become billionaire industrialist Tony Stark complete with an Iron Man suit, calling himself the superhero Caliburn. Then John is murdered - whodunit? The remaining members of the Tin Can Society assemble to bring their old friend’s murderer to justice - but what if the killer is among them…
Peter Warren and Francesco Mobili’s comic starts off promisingly but, no pun intended, doesn’t have the legs and falters about the middle point before descending into the worst cliches of the superhero comics genre where it ends.
Part of the problem is the lack of any really likeable characters. I think we’re meant to like Kasia the most, John’s ex and the only girl in the group, but she’s trying too hard to seem cool, dressing like a teenage alt-girl despite nearing middle-age, and comes off as irritating and stupid most of the time. The others are just names - Adam, Greg, Val - without especially memorable characteristics beyond the superficial.
But the story starts off well at least. Writer Peter Warren develops the characters’ backstories, so we get to see what they mean to one another, and even the seemingly noble John Moore is given nuance by showing him to be not that great a person who also messes up when he takes up superheroing. Complexity and attempted depth - not bad. And the murder mystery itself isn’t terrible either - I wanted to see whodunit and why.
Then around the midway point is when it all goes horribly wrong. The mystery is essentially abandoned with an unsatisfying solution, a two-dimensional and hackneyed evil corporation becomes the villain, and a stupid twist cops out on the initial premise. The comic then becomes a tiresome and awful Iron Man comic, replete with an obligatory dumb, loud action finale and a corny ending.
Kudos to the creators for attempting and at least partway delivering on a different superhero comic, but they ran out of ideas and then dithered on for far too long. Nine issues was too much for this book and should’ve been wrapped up sooner, without that banal final act. As it is, The Tin Can Society is a dreary and unmemorable What-If?-type Iron Man story that outstays its welcome.
Fast forward to the gang in their 30s and, like most high school friends, they’re estranged from one another, and John has basically become billionaire industrialist Tony Stark complete with an Iron Man suit, calling himself the superhero Caliburn. Then John is murdered - whodunit? The remaining members of the Tin Can Society assemble to bring their old friend’s murderer to justice - but what if the killer is among them…
Peter Warren and Francesco Mobili’s comic starts off promisingly but, no pun intended, doesn’t have the legs and falters about the middle point before descending into the worst cliches of the superhero comics genre where it ends.
Part of the problem is the lack of any really likeable characters. I think we’re meant to like Kasia the most, John’s ex and the only girl in the group, but she’s trying too hard to seem cool, dressing like a teenage alt-girl despite nearing middle-age, and comes off as irritating and stupid most of the time. The others are just names - Adam, Greg, Val - without especially memorable characteristics beyond the superficial.
But the story starts off well at least. Writer Peter Warren develops the characters’ backstories, so we get to see what they mean to one another, and even the seemingly noble John Moore is given nuance by showing him to be not that great a person who also messes up when he takes up superheroing. Complexity and attempted depth - not bad. And the murder mystery itself isn’t terrible either - I wanted to see whodunit and why.
Then around the midway point is when it all goes horribly wrong. The mystery is essentially abandoned with an unsatisfying solution, a two-dimensional and hackneyed evil corporation becomes the villain, and a stupid twist cops out on the initial premise. The comic then becomes a tiresome and awful Iron Man comic, replete with an obligatory dumb, loud action finale and a corny ending.
Kudos to the creators for attempting and at least partway delivering on a different superhero comic, but they ran out of ideas and then dithered on for far too long. Nine issues was too much for this book and should’ve been wrapped up sooner, without that banal final act. As it is, The Tin Can Society is a dreary and unmemorable What-If?-type Iron Man story that outstays its welcome.
December 4, 2025
The Tin Can Society is a murder mystery with some Sci-fi and superhero elements, and also some pretty interesting twists to the plot that make it a genuinely intriguing read. It's an original story by Peter Warren, with gorgeous art by Francesco Mobili and colours by Chris Chuckry, that fit nicely with the overall theme.
The book begins with the violent murder of Johnny Moore, a tech mogul who has reached global fame through his groundbreaking inventions involving technology that powers innovative mobility aids for people with disabilities. The same technology also allowed him, despite his own disability, to moonlight as a superhero vigilante by the use of his Caliburn tech suit. His murder is what brings back together the group of his now estranged childhood friends, who are determined to get to the bottom of it and uncover who was responsible for killing him.
The mystery grabs you from the start, and I particularly liked the pacing, and how the book switches between flashback scenes, showing the main characters as kids, who were best buddies, accommodating their friend's disability without patronising him, shielding him from bullies, and sharing special moments that tightened their bonds, and current scenes of them as adults, who now barely trust each other, as what happened to cause them to drift apart is slowly revealed.
I also liked how Johnny is portrayed as a good, but flawed person with a complex personality. In fact, the same can be said for most main characters, their backgrounds, and their motivations, adding a very human and grounded tone that blends well with the otherwise futuristic elements of the book. The story wraps up nicely, without leaving any loose ends, and with a satisfying, and also rather touching conclusion. The way the mystery unravels also works well in keeping you invested up until the end. There is some graphic violence and gore, and some depictions of consensual sex, so it's not a book for younger readers, but it's definitely a worthy read for any adult fan of Sci-fi mysteries.
A big thank you to Image Comics for the advance review copy of the book.
The book begins with the violent murder of Johnny Moore, a tech mogul who has reached global fame through his groundbreaking inventions involving technology that powers innovative mobility aids for people with disabilities. The same technology also allowed him, despite his own disability, to moonlight as a superhero vigilante by the use of his Caliburn tech suit. His murder is what brings back together the group of his now estranged childhood friends, who are determined to get to the bottom of it and uncover who was responsible for killing him.
The mystery grabs you from the start, and I particularly liked the pacing, and how the book switches between flashback scenes, showing the main characters as kids, who were best buddies, accommodating their friend's disability without patronising him, shielding him from bullies, and sharing special moments that tightened their bonds, and current scenes of them as adults, who now barely trust each other, as what happened to cause them to drift apart is slowly revealed.
I also liked how Johnny is portrayed as a good, but flawed person with a complex personality. In fact, the same can be said for most main characters, their backgrounds, and their motivations, adding a very human and grounded tone that blends well with the otherwise futuristic elements of the book. The story wraps up nicely, without leaving any loose ends, and with a satisfying, and also rather touching conclusion. The way the mystery unravels also works well in keeping you invested up until the end. There is some graphic violence and gore, and some depictions of consensual sex, so it's not a book for younger readers, but it's definitely a worthy read for any adult fan of Sci-fi mysteries.
A big thank you to Image Comics for the advance review copy of the book.
November 29, 2025
*Thank you Netgalley & Image Comics for the e-ARC*
This graphic novel is a collection of issues 1-9 of The Tin Can Society; a gripping comic about four estranged friends setting aside their differences and coming together to investigate the murder of their old friend, Johnny, a disabled, black, adoptee, who is a genius engineer/entrepreneur turned superhero. While the murder investigation is the central plot point, the flashbacks to Johnny's friendships are what gives this story emotional depth. Through them, we see how Johnny's friends have a deep love and respect for him, but also how they resented him for his choices in chasing fortune, fame, and super power, leaving them all behind. Despite their grievances, these friends not only uncover the truth behind his murder, but they also show up for him and for themselves by banding together and learning to trust in one another.
The artwork for this comic is superb. It has a dark, modern, superhero aesthetic with soft lines, bold colors, and distinct panelling. The characters aren't one note. They're quite expressive in the way they frown or grit their teeth or yell angrily when fighting with one another. It is very human in how it captures the intricacies of emotion. While there are beautiful panels such as the ones that take place in the woods at the edge of their home town, there are also ugly and gritty ones such as the initial murder scene which is referenced several times throughout to novel. There are some bloody scenes and and a panel with male full-frontal nudity, so if violence and mild-sex is something that puts you off, this may not be for you.
Overall, I found The Tin Can Society to be a worthwhile read. It explores the idea that long-term friendships can't easily be broken and how people will go through great lengths for the ones they love. If you are a fan of superhero/murder investigation/found family stories, then I recommend giving this graphic novel a chance.
This graphic novel is a collection of issues 1-9 of The Tin Can Society; a gripping comic about four estranged friends setting aside their differences and coming together to investigate the murder of their old friend, Johnny, a disabled, black, adoptee, who is a genius engineer/entrepreneur turned superhero. While the murder investigation is the central plot point, the flashbacks to Johnny's friendships are what gives this story emotional depth. Through them, we see how Johnny's friends have a deep love and respect for him, but also how they resented him for his choices in chasing fortune, fame, and super power, leaving them all behind. Despite their grievances, these friends not only uncover the truth behind his murder, but they also show up for him and for themselves by banding together and learning to trust in one another.
The artwork for this comic is superb. It has a dark, modern, superhero aesthetic with soft lines, bold colors, and distinct panelling. The characters aren't one note. They're quite expressive in the way they frown or grit their teeth or yell angrily when fighting with one another. It is very human in how it captures the intricacies of emotion. While there are beautiful panels such as the ones that take place in the woods at the edge of their home town, there are also ugly and gritty ones such as the initial murder scene which is referenced several times throughout to novel. There are some bloody scenes and and a panel with male full-frontal nudity, so if violence and mild-sex is something that puts you off, this may not be for you.
Overall, I found The Tin Can Society to be a worthwhile read. It explores the idea that long-term friendships can't easily be broken and how people will go through great lengths for the ones they love. If you are a fan of superhero/murder investigation/found family stories, then I recommend giving this graphic novel a chance.
March 21, 2026
I read this in issues and thus the story was essentially a drip feed where I had to wait weeks, if not months, for the next issue to come out to see how it ended. Tin Can Society starts off extremely well. Its a murder mystery about a unique protagonist (I mean yes, he's very similar to Iron Man in a sense, but he's also quite different at the same time) and the plotting and suspense are really well done. For the first four-six issues that focus on the murder mystery, Tin Can Society was one of my favorite books being released.
Unfortunately, there is a plot twist and the focus of the story changes substantially. The book becomes more of a traditional superhero tale and that is a shame because it makes Tin Can Society feel a lot less special. I wasn't sure what to expect for the ending and while it wasn't perfect, I felt something after I finished reading and I think that is the mark of a good story. Tin Can Society may have some flaws in its execution but there is a lot of heart in the writing and I respect that.
Two things that I think help make Tin Can Society stand out is that every character has flaws which ultimately makes them more realistic and likable. Too few comic books take this kind of approach and that is a shame as it really works here. I think the art in this book is outstanding as well. It doesn't look like anything else I can think of and the world and characters are beautifully realized. The high quality of the art is also why I didn't mind the delays too much as I didn't want to see the quality dip.
There are some harsh reviews of this book currently on Goodreads and while I recognize that it might not be everyone's favorite, I think Tin Can Society well worth reading and it is one of my favorite comic books of 2025, imperfections and all.
Unfortunately, there is a plot twist and the focus of the story changes substantially. The book becomes more of a traditional superhero tale and that is a shame because it makes Tin Can Society feel a lot less special. I wasn't sure what to expect for the ending and while it wasn't perfect, I felt something after I finished reading and I think that is the mark of a good story. Tin Can Society may have some flaws in its execution but there is a lot of heart in the writing and I respect that.
Two things that I think help make Tin Can Society stand out is that every character has flaws which ultimately makes them more realistic and likable. Too few comic books take this kind of approach and that is a shame as it really works here. I think the art in this book is outstanding as well. It doesn't look like anything else I can think of and the world and characters are beautifully realized. The high quality of the art is also why I didn't mind the delays too much as I didn't want to see the quality dip.
There are some harsh reviews of this book currently on Goodreads and while I recognize that it might not be everyone's favorite, I think Tin Can Society well worth reading and it is one of my favorite comic books of 2025, imperfections and all.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wusste anfangs überhaupt nicht so recht, was mich hier erwartet… und wurde positiv überrascht. Wir begleiten Johnny - einen behinderten Teenager - dabei, wie er seine besten Freunde kennenlernt und später zum erfolgreichen Tech-Mogul, Nobelpreisträger und Superheld wird. Denn er erfindet Maschinen und Geräte, die vor allem behinderten Menschen helfen sollen, sich in der Gesellschaft zurechtzufinden und ihr Leben selbstständig führen zu können. Natürlich birgt sowas immer Schattenseiten.. und so kommt es, wie es kommen muss: er wird eines Tages ermordet und so begeben sich seine Freunde auf die Spur des Mörders. Dabei geraten sie in gefährliche Situationen, kommen sich nach all den Jahren aber auch alle wieder etwas näher. Auf dem Weg werden die Themen Behinderung, Ableismus, Ruhm und die Entwicklung von Freundschaften über das Leben hinweg behandelt - immer wieder mit Rückblenden in die Vergangenheit der fünf.
Grafisch ist der Comic ziemlich nice, denn die Charaktere und Hintergründe wirken sehr realistisch, dennoch haben sie auch etwas sketchy-like an sich. Die verschiedenen Designs sind recht detailliert und lebendig. Auch die Emotionen kommen wunderbar zur Geltung und so taucht man auch immer mehr ins Geschehen ein. Der Plot hat ein angenehmes Pacing und der Twist hat es auch in sich. Zum Schluss gibt's auch noch ein rundes Ende, dass aber gleichzeitig auch der Start von etwas Neuem sein könnte. Mir gefällt die Message dahinter und ich denke, ein deutscher Release hiervon wäre auch sehr cool!
Grafisch ist der Comic ziemlich nice, denn die Charaktere und Hintergründe wirken sehr realistisch, dennoch haben sie auch etwas sketchy-like an sich. Die verschiedenen Designs sind recht detailliert und lebendig. Auch die Emotionen kommen wunderbar zur Geltung und so taucht man auch immer mehr ins Geschehen ein. Der Plot hat ein angenehmes Pacing und der Twist hat es auch in sich. Zum Schluss gibt's auch noch ein rundes Ende, dass aber gleichzeitig auch der Start von etwas Neuem sein könnte. Mir gefällt die Message dahinter und ich denke, ein deutscher Release hiervon wäre auch sehr cool!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Quite a decent action comic, as four disparate adult friends work out who killed the fifth member of what had been their childhood gang. The victim was a mastermind behind walking aids, smart Iron Man tech for the disabled, etc, having been brought up with spina bifida. Once he'd turned himself and his own exoskeleton into a superhero character, the threat remained that it could be weaponised. Is that behind the death, or a humble revenge drama, or something else?
In a way it feels like one or two monthly issues too long – I'm not saying it's lengthy, but once you see where things are going you're not really in for further surprise. There're too many examples of weapons being shot from people's hands at the last chance, there's a ridiculous amount of , and you can be really honest and admit that . But I still felt when reading this that it was nudging a four-star read. It's clearly not, as you can see – the merest reflection on turning the last page marks it down.
But I'd still not deter anyone from giving it a go. You do have to ignore all the blurb about it being "about" ableism, "about" this, that and the other. It's about diverting the reader for an hour, give or take, and it does that reasonably nicely. Don't expect much depth and this is three and a half stars.
Stupid project names, mind.
In a way it feels like one or two monthly issues too long – I'm not saying it's lengthy, but once you see where things are going you're not really in for further surprise. There're too many examples of weapons being shot from people's hands at the last chance, there's a ridiculous amount of , and you can be really honest and admit that . But I still felt when reading this that it was nudging a four-star read. It's clearly not, as you can see – the merest reflection on turning the last page marks it down.
But I'd still not deter anyone from giving it a go. You do have to ignore all the blurb about it being "about" ableism, "about" this, that and the other. It's about diverting the reader for an hour, give or take, and it does that reasonably nicely. Don't expect much depth and this is three and a half stars.
Stupid project names, mind.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I loved this so much. It is so enthralling and more emotional than I thought it would be. The MC who is disabled, the mystery of who killed him, the plot twists and turns (of which there were many), the gorgeous art style that balanced telling a story with art vs text vs letting us fill in the blanks, the fully realised characters that were so flawed and human (and their past with connection to the MC)... I could go on and on.
I'm heading towards book grief (which is a compliment!) as I feel sad closing this graphic novel. This feels too short for me for purely selfish reasons and nothing to do with the creation of this GN. I fell right into this world and I didn't want it to end. I would gladly read more stories in this world (massive understatement) but I think this is a one and done situation.
If you like flawed superheroes, disability representation, murder mysteries, rapid action that jumps off the page, deep and complicated relationships, and rugs being pulled from under you re: plot twists... You're in the right place. Read this. It is very much worth it.
A big thank you goes to Peter Warren, Image Comics, and Netgalley for providing this graphic novel for free in exchange for a review. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I'm heading towards book grief (which is a compliment!) as I feel sad closing this graphic novel. This feels too short for me for purely selfish reasons and nothing to do with the creation of this GN. I fell right into this world and I didn't want it to end. I would gladly read more stories in this world (massive understatement) but I think this is a one and done situation.
If you like flawed superheroes, disability representation, murder mysteries, rapid action that jumps off the page, deep and complicated relationships, and rugs being pulled from under you re: plot twists... You're in the right place. Read this. It is very much worth it.
A big thank you goes to Peter Warren, Image Comics, and Netgalley for providing this graphic novel for free in exchange for a review. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The premise is Johnny, our disabled MC, creates super advanced mobility tech so he can function in a world that doesn’t accommodate him. In the process, he becomes billionaire wealthy & A list famous. With all that wealth & fame he abandons or betrays his childhood friends. Those friends come together to process their grief & seek revenge on whoever murdered him. The story unfolds both in the past, as characters remember how their group formed & fell apart and the present, while they hunt down Johnnys killer.
This is a story where disability is front & center but it feels sidelined thematically. There are brief moments where quality of life or discrimination are touched on but it’s mainly bypassed. Instead it spends most of its time exploring how people change as they grow up. The transition from the optimism of youth to the inevitable pragmatism & compromise of adulthood is the true focus of the story. With a fair amount of even in adulthood you can find your childhood joy again.
Also loved the artwork throughout. The use of color really captured each character’s emotions as they looked back on the past. All in all loved this read!
This is a story where disability is front & center but it feels sidelined thematically. There are brief moments where quality of life or discrimination are touched on but it’s mainly bypassed. Instead it spends most of its time exploring how people change as they grow up. The transition from the optimism of youth to the inevitable pragmatism & compromise of adulthood is the true focus of the story. With a fair amount of even in adulthood you can find your childhood joy again.
Also loved the artwork throughout. The use of color really captured each character’s emotions as they looked back on the past. All in all loved this read!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A fun, emotional, and heartwarming read. I try and pick up every book and comic and graphic novel I can find that has disability representation and I was so excited to get to this one. This felt like a more contemporary twist on a superhero story that centered on a disabled character. It was an interesting portrayal of mobility aids and the ways in which they ultimately enhance disabled lives and provide a sense of independence and strength. There were some really great twists in here and the found family friendship was really incredible. It isn't often that we see disabled characters being loved openly and fully as they are and see the people around them meeting their needs with seamless care and ease. I really loved this story and will definitely be keeping it in the rotation of recommendations.
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.
Content Warning: blood and gore, nudity, chronic illness, traumatic brain injury, murder, human experimentation
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.
Content Warning: blood and gore, nudity, chronic illness, traumatic brain injury, murder, human experimentation
November 26, 2025
Childhood memories of friendship are a great thing to ponder as you get older. Sometimes, it will make you miss “the good ole days.” Those bonds will almost always last a lifetime.
Such is the case when Johnny Moore, aka the vigilante CALIBURN, is murdered. Long lost friends come together to solve his murder. But first, they have to get over the fact they don’t trust each other anymore and one of the group is pretty sure one of them killed Johnny. And to be honest, he has given them good reason to want to kill him.
This graphic novel was so good. Twists and turns along the journey make this read an enjoyable and emotional read. Watching these friends relive their past history and work together is such a great dynamic for a story.
There is some gore and a few sex scenes. One include full frontal nudity of a male character.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
Such is the case when Johnny Moore, aka the vigilante CALIBURN, is murdered. Long lost friends come together to solve his murder. But first, they have to get over the fact they don’t trust each other anymore and one of the group is pretty sure one of them killed Johnny. And to be honest, he has given them good reason to want to kill him.
This graphic novel was so good. Twists and turns along the journey make this read an enjoyable and emotional read. Watching these friends relive their past history and work together is such a great dynamic for a story.
There is some gore and a few sex scenes. One include full frontal nudity of a male character.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Tin Can Society had a stacked team behind bringing it to life, but it fell a little short for me.
You could tell that two X-Men collaborators had a hand in this comic. It was beautifully done, and everyone had a story to tell. I liked this friend group, I liked the super suits concept, I liked the character story from child to adult, but I thought the pacing let this book down.
The switching back and forth was difficult to follow. Then and now are easy when both sides are linear, but it was so difficult to tell in this.
The twist was great, something that brought a new life to this story, but the romance in the middle of this story felt wrong. I'm not sure if it was because we didn't get to see it really bloom or because of the timing, but I needed more.
I think I'll give volume two a shot, but I would rather read the creator's original work as this comic stands.
You could tell that two X-Men collaborators had a hand in this comic. It was beautifully done, and everyone had a story to tell. I liked this friend group, I liked the super suits concept, I liked the character story from child to adult, but I thought the pacing let this book down.
The switching back and forth was difficult to follow. Then and now are easy when both sides are linear, but it was so difficult to tell in this.
The twist was great, something that brought a new life to this story, but the romance in the middle of this story felt wrong. I'm not sure if it was because we didn't get to see it really bloom or because of the timing, but I needed more.
I think I'll give volume two a shot, but I would rather read the creator's original work as this comic stands.
December 3, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Image comics for a copy of the eARC in exchange for my review!
I loved this graphic novel - it had everything: storytelling, drama, superheroes, romance, flashbacks. I was not expecting to like it as much as I did, I enjoyed the art style and I really enjoyed the first half of the collected issues in which there was a lot of background on the characters and their pasts. I thought it was a great mix of present and past. During the final conflict it fell apart a bit for me, but I enjoyed the build up to getting there and how imperfect the characters were. I wish we got to see more of the mech-man's POV.
I loved this graphic novel - it had everything: storytelling, drama, superheroes, romance, flashbacks. I was not expecting to like it as much as I did, I enjoyed the art style and I really enjoyed the first half of the collected issues in which there was a lot of background on the characters and their pasts. I thought it was a great mix of present and past. During the final conflict it fell apart a bit for me, but I enjoyed the build up to getting there and how imperfect the characters were. I wish we got to see more of the mech-man's POV.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Easily one of the best comics I have read in a while. A perfect mix of grounded and super. Twist and turns that all payoff. An emotional core that feels real. Characters that also feel real. The art looks great and fits perfectly. Only complaint is that the ARC had quite a few pages missing the lettering but it wasn't enough to get lost and has nothing to do with the quality of the story or art. I will for sure pick this up on release and highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and Image for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
"The Tin Can Society " presents an enjoyable, if not memorable, action -suspense story that focuses on the bonds of friendship between five very different lifelong friends. This book is notable for its commanding artwork and depictions of complex and flawed characters. However, the story itself feels very much like it was cribbed from an "Ironman" movie and the final resolution, is rushed and unconvincing.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Image Comics, for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Image Comics, for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Although this book delivered on its murder mystery/ action with a group of childhood friends well enough, I simply don't think I was the target audience for this one. The women aren't written the best, with one of them having a pregnancy out of revenge in a way that felt strange, but a guy probably wouldn't have those issues jump out at them. The hero is not the greatest person; the moral complexity is done fine. If you want a little edgy superhero romp, this is a decent pick.
ARC provided by Image Comics and Netgalley
ARC provided by Image Comics and Netgalley
November 30, 2025
The art was gorgeous and the panelling was great. The story was intriguing, a murder mystery that brings together a group of childhood friends who try to solve it. With the force of a childhood friendship backing them, they face the monster that is greed in what would be a world changing power. The mixing of POVs and flashbacks added so much depth to this comic.
I really enjoyed this one.
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.
I really enjoyed this one.
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Thank you to Image Comics for an advanced copy.
When I saw the preview pages on Edelweiss+ I was immediately drawn to the story. It was a pretty brutal opening, but I found the whole thing very endearing and wholesome. I loved the relationship of the friends and found the plot compelling even if it wasn't wholly unique. Good art and mature themes made it a fun read. The pacing was perhaps a tad too fast and it could have used a little flushing out, but I really enjoyed it.
When I saw the preview pages on Edelweiss+ I was immediately drawn to the story. It was a pretty brutal opening, but I found the whole thing very endearing and wholesome. I loved the relationship of the friends and found the plot compelling even if it wasn't wholly unique. Good art and mature themes made it a fun read. The pacing was perhaps a tad too fast and it could have used a little flushing out, but I really enjoyed it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was really great! I love a found family trope so I was instantly drawn in by that. I also liked that there was a disabled main character, we don't get that much. There were a few aspects that I wish we could have gotten fleshed out some more but they didn't really detract from the narrative, that was just me being curious. Overall, I enjoyed this and I would love to check out more from this author.
March 22, 2026
This was all over the place and super random. They would just drop characters in at a whim. People kept resurrecting, there was a plan that involved the possible death of a baby, there was baby clone death soldiers … it was a complete train wreck. Also the humor was not humorous more along the lines of cheesy.
Interesting idea poor execution. Definitely was mot worth the wait for those that were waiting.
3✨
Interesting idea poor execution. Definitely was mot worth the wait for those that were waiting.
3✨
April 14, 2026
DNF. This has solid art and a decent enough initial premise (Iron Man type inventor-entrepreneur-turned-self made-superhero is murdered in his supersuit, and his childhood friends search for answers) but I found none of its characters compelling or interesting, and the eventual conspiracy plot felt amateur and generic. It’s also twice the page count of a typical comic volume, and really started to feel interminable in the back half.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A great read. The storyline was great. They found family among each other!!
I like the ending so much. They all finally together and handle the company together!! They find their true self again. Great book!!
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Thank you to the publisher and netgalley forgiving me the chance to read this book in advanced.
I like the ending so much. They all finally together and handle the company together!! They find their true self again. Great book!!
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Thank you to the publisher and netgalley forgiving me the chance to read this book in advanced.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received this graphic novel via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
A somewhat canonical story of superheroes/antiheroes, which draws a little on the clichés of Iron Man and Batman, but is nevertheless very enjoyable and compelling to read. The characters are well individualized and the narrative development is linear but not banal. Very interesting, it exceeded my expectations.
A somewhat canonical story of superheroes/antiheroes, which draws a little on the clichés of Iron Man and Batman, but is nevertheless very enjoyable and compelling to read. The characters are well individualized and the narrative development is linear but not banal. Very interesting, it exceeded my expectations.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Just terrific. It's a murder mystery about an Iron Man type hero. He was disabled and built the suit after conquering his issues through his tech company. His childhood friends get together to figure out who killed him. That's where the title comes from. Francesco Mobili's artwork is spot on, just so gorgeous to look at. This was quite the nice surprise from a writer I wasn't familiar with.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I very much enjoyed this book. A group of friends react to, and try to solve, the murder of one of their own. The murdered man was an inventor and Iron Man-esque super hero. There are secrets and backstories and twists and turns. it's a fun bit of storytelling.
March 30, 2026
It wasn’t really my cup a tea, had a hard time focusing and really emerging myself in the story. Although I think that’s just cause it wasn’t meant for me. The story it self was good and I can see others enjoying it.
Review of advance copy
9/10
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