Advance Review: ‘The Tin Can Society’ #2 Still Impresses

This issue’s writing is arguably a little better than the first’s. The reason for this is due to how writer Peter Warren’s little problem with sequencing last time is lesser in this issue. Of course that is due to the problem occurring near a transition this time instead of during a scene. Warren’s dialogue is still as excellent as last time. Also he is doing well when it comes to creating emotional moments with artist Francesco Mobili and colorist Chris Chuckry. As far as the history of the characters goes Warren is doing a great job at juggling the flashbacks with the murder mystery. However, it is uncertain if the premise topics of disability and ablism are getting enough coverage.

The art style of Francesco Mobili is still combining well with the color palettes Chris Chuckry is using. Mobili continues to show an astounding grasp of human anatomy. While Chuckry shows an understanding of applying colors to increase the sense of depth Mobili initializes. Also the two both create a non-standard design and color palette for the main cover. With the main cover’s design and palette evoking a haunting sensibility.

There are no creative credits in the advance review copy from Image Comics, but the lettering is apparently by letterer Rus Wooton. This is an assumption on the basis of the creative credits in a physical retail copy of issue 1. Whatever, the case the text features some great placement. The placement and style also occurs in such a way as to suggest the cadences of the speakers. Not to mention the lettering style displays some great designs for the sound effects, such as the one on the opening page.

Artist Dike Ruan is the creator of this issue’s variant cover. The design feels somewhat like there is a mixing of Power Rangers meets noir in style (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [2016-2020])

The Tin Can Society #2 is set for release on October 23 from Image Comics and the imprint Giant Generator.