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On the Shelf #23: Crippled by Comics
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in ColumnComics will break your heart, kid. And also your wrist and lower back.
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But A Dream! Graphic Novel Review
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An eclectic selection of David Robertson’s short comics from the 80s and 90s.
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On the Shelf #22: Manga at the British Museum, Venus Rises
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in ColumnThis week I explore Manga at the British Museum, and am reminded of the joy of physical comics by J. G. Birdsall’s Venus Rises.
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Logo-a-gogo Book Review
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in Book ReviewsI take a look at Rian Hughes’ influential career in comics, with Korero Press’s incredible Logo-a-gogo.
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Indie Penance #35: Wraith, Robyn, Tyler Cross, 13
In this Indie Penance, I look at Wraith #2: The Psychic and the Poet, Robyn, Tyler Cross: Angola and 13: The Astonishing Lives of the Neuromantics.
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On the Shelf #21: We Can Rebuild Him
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in ColumnI’m back, with a new bionic arm, a preview from my upcoming comic project and… FINISH HIM!! Sorry about that.
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Indie Penance #34: Boy Abducted by Aliens Returns, Once Upon Again, Sprouting
This week, mini-reviews of Sprouting and Other Tales of the Curious, Boy Abducted By Aliens Returns, and The Marriage of Njord & Skadi.
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.