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Tin Can Society is a murder mystery with themes of superheroes, friendship and disability. In this new miniseries, childhood friends solve the murder of their friend, a tech mogul and superhero. The series is a unique take on the classic superhero story, exploring representation of disability and the power of friendship.
Coming this fall from Rick Remender’s Image Comics, “The Tin Can Society” is part murder mystery, part disability-themed superhero story, part friendship tale, and more. Screen Rant has the exclusive first look and details on this exciting new series.
Image Comics has announced The Tin Can Society #1, the first in a new miniseries for Remender’s Giant Generator imprint. With story consulting from Remender, The Tin Can Society, on sale September 11th, comes from writer Peter Warren (THE AUTEUR) and artist Francesco Mobili.
Tin Can Society #1 (2024)
release date:
September 11, 2024
Writer:
Peter Warren, Rick Remender
Artist:
Francesco Mobili
Color List:
Chris Chuckley
Johnny Moore is a world-famous tech mogul, known not only for his work pioneering mobility aids for the physically challenged (including himself), but also for his side gig as a metal-suited vigilante named Caliburn. But when Johnny is found murdered and his suit stolen, his estranged childhood best friends reunite to solve the murder mystery. THE TIN CAN SOCIETY is a heartwarming and human look at the development of lifelong friendships, disability and ableism, and the destructive power of fame. This book is a superhero story as if told from Stephen King’s point of view. It’s more like a Stand by Me version of King than a horror version of King. It’s the story of one of a group of kids who grew up together becoming a superhero. The book begins with his death and the rest of the kids trying to figure out who did it.
The new creator-owned miniseries follows a group of childhood friends as they try to solve the murder of their friend, with the twist that the friend is a superhero and “tech mogul” who invents a new mobility aid for people with disabilities like himself.
Tin Can Society is a heartbreaking, tragic, and very human exploration of how a group of best friends deal with the changing dynamics as they reach adulthood. With stunning art by Francesco Mobili and elegant colors by Chris Chuckley, Tin Can Society is an unstoppable page-turning murder mystery about childhood friendships tested by ableism, celebrity, wealth, and jealousy.
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Tin Can Society explores themes of disability, fame and friendship
Rick Remender’s deal with Image Comics comes to fruition
Remender has been blazing a trail for creator-owned comics throughout his career, but now he’s taking a new step with the announcement of an exclusive Giant Generator deal with Image Comics in 2023. “The Tin Can Society” is part of that print run and promise. The story is by Remender, but the work is all by Warren, Mobili and colorist Chris Chuckley. With a tight-knit cast of characters and a twist on a classic superhero tale, “The Tin Can Society” is a fresh take on beloved comic book themes. In Remender’s words:
“This is a story idea I’ve had for years, but it wasn’t until I sat down with the brilliant mind Peter Warren that the project took shape and I immediately knew he was the person to write it. This is the type of story that requires nuanced characters and heart more than anything else, two things Peter excels at. It was an absolute joy crafting the story with him. He took this tale in a very innovative direction, all because of his deep love for comics, and we couldn’t be proud of the result.
The Tin Can Society is a great book for readers looking for disability representation, mystery, family, superheroes and more.
Beyond the superhero and murder mystery twists, Tin Can Society promises to explore disability, a real-world experience that is often underexplored in comics. Mobili, the artist on the series, says, “It’s a very human story about friendship, disability, life, death, murder… and of course, there’s the superhero element!” Mobili also highlights the role of love and friendship in the series: “Starting with the love that we infuse into the books, to the love that guides the life of this group of friends. It’s the love that gives room for other emotions when life leaves scars and horrible things happen.”
Comic book readers need to take note of Tin Can Society
Pre-order issue #1 at your local comic shop!
Tin Can Society is the perfect book for readers looking for a variety of things, including disability representation, mystery, family, and superheroes. This Image Comics series is a thrilling new release from Remender’s Giant Generator imprint, and the work of veteran writer Warren and artist Mobili is sure to shed new and unexpected light on classic themes and tropes. “They’re just apocalypse of artistic greatness,” says Remender. “Every page is astounding.”
The Tin Can Society #1 will be published by Image Comics on September 11th.