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Indie Penance #28: Killtopia, Follow Me In, Wild’s End
Indie Penance returns with Killtopia, Follow Me In and Wild’s End
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On The Shelf #17: Excelsior, and All That
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in ColumnThe passing of a true comics legend, and some other shit.
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On The Shelf #16: Always Forward
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in ColumnSome sketches and roughs from my upcoming webcomic project.
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On The Shelf #15: Post-Inkhead Blues
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in ColumnAfter following up the amazing Inkhead LAB with several weeks of flu, I’m returning to reality, and possibly even comics.
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You’re Just Too Physical
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in PublishingPhysical editions of both Fold and Unnatural Men are now available via print-on-demand
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On The Shelf #14: Inking and Web-slinging
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in ColumnClip Studio Paint is driving me insane, but there’s always Spider-man.
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Casanova in Paris: The Shadows of the King Part 1 Review
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Thompson’s immense knowledge of his subject lends Casanova in Paris a genuine sense of authenticity.
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Indie Penance #27: Waking Life, Frankenstein Texas, Herebey Dragons, This Train Terminates Here, Tom ‘n’ Arty
In this Indie Penance: Waking Life, Frankenstein Texas, Tom N Artie, The Herebey Dragons and This Train Terminates Here.
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.