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Bloody Forehead #3: Beg to Differ
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in ColumnOn crowdfunding, and why I support it but don’t… well, support it.
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Under the Influence #1: David Bowie
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in ColumnA new column looking back at my varied influences as a writer and artist. First up, David Bowie.
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Nocturne Review (The Walled City Trilogy, Book 2)
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Anne Opotowsky and Angie Hoffmeister’s mammoth second volume in the Walled City Trilogy marks a classic in the making.
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Indie Penance #6: The Parish, Space Joe, Enormous, When Life Hands You Lemons, Khaki Shorts
This week I take a gander at The Parish: An AmeriCorps Story, The Adventures of Space Joe: Ad Astra, Enormous, When Life Hands You Lemons, Check For Lymes and The Khollected Khaki Shorts
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Marvel’s Star Wars Comics: TPB Reviews #1
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I take a look at Marvel’s initial line of Star Wars graphic novels. Pleasantly surprised I was.
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Rose-tinted #2: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
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in FeaturesI revisit the second Star Wars prequel, with its CGI backdrops, CGI aliens, CGI droids and equally artificial romance.
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His Dream of the Skyland Graphic Novel Review
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The first volume in The Walled City trilogy is magnificent in its scope and its magical realism storytelling.
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Doctor Who Does Bowie
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in Comic NewsTitan Comics has revealed some rather cool music-themed covers for the upcoming Twelth Doctor Adventures Year Two #3.
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.