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So Very Tired… #2: Franchise Fatigue & the Joy of Narrative Simplicity
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in ColumnWhen does a good thing become too much of a good thing?
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B. Alex Thompson Comics Free on Comixology
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in Comic NewsAs part of a #BlackComicsMonth promotion, Comixology has free copies of several of B. Alex Thompson’s comics.
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Indie Penance #7: Non-union Psychic, The Evil of Oz, The Black Feather Falls, The Vessel
This week I look at Bob: Non-union Psychic, The Evil of Oz, The Vessel and The Black Feather Falls
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Comic Artists’ Mural Promotes Curzon Cinema Plight
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in Comic NewsComic creators Krent Able and JAKe worked on this wonderful mural to help protect London’s iconic Curzon cinema.
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Kickstarter: Gore Shriek 30th Anniversary Issue
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in Comic NewsToday’s Kickstarter: A relaunch of 80s horror anthology Gore Shriek.
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Kickstarter: Dark Beach #1
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in Comic NewsToday’s Kickstarter: scifi noir Dark Beach #1, by Michael Ruiz-Unger, Tucker Tota, Sebastian Piriz and Ray Jones. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkbeachcomic/dark-beach-01
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Hass #1 Comic Book Review
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Hass is pitched as “the story of the dramatic and tragic events that turn a young Black man into a Neo Nazi”.
Shelf Abuse
Storytelling, comic books and self-publishing
To better focus my efforts, Bothersome Books, my wee publishing imprint and home to my novel and short stories, has merged with Shelf Abuse. Expect several new releases this year.
Shelf Abuse: Sporadically Singing the Unsung Since 2006
Welcome to Shelf Abuse, the blog of British writer, web/graphic designer and occasional illustrator Carl Doherty.
What started out in 2006 as a blog about comics, gradually leaning more towards self-published and creator-owned works, has slowly transitioned into a home for my own self-published efforts, and a place to share my opinions on art, literature, cinema, storytelling, publishing, design, animal rights, depression… and yes, still comics. You’ll also find the occasional guest article amidst my mercifully brief rants.
Current Site Status
Due to an increasingly dense schedule, I’m no longer officially accepting review submissions. Hopefully this will eventually change, but not looking likely any time soon.
However, my love for indie comics hasn’t diminished in the slightest. Please do feel free to follow me on social media, add me to your mailing list or inform me of your new book. I can’t always reply, but I always appreciate hearing about new books.