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Interview with Death Falcon Zero Co-writer Daniel Boyd
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in InterviewsI recently spoke with Daniel Boyd, co-author of the illustrated novel Death Falcon Zero vs. The Zombie Slug Lords. Daniel is both an acclaimed filmmaker and film professor at West Virginia State University, who several years ago entered pro wrestling at the ripe age of 48. His wrestling alter ego, Professor Danger, appears in the…
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Possible Joker in Batman 3, Morbius for Spiderman 4
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Several treats I unearthed while probing the internet like a pig with a truffle habit: Another Joker in Batman 3? Dark Knight producer Chuck Roven recently spoke to MTV about the possible inclusion of the Joker in the third Batman movie, stating: “On a personal level, Heath was a friend of mine. We had worked…
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Iron Man 2 Movie Gets Villains, The Thor Movie Hits Earth
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Tiny drops of speculation I inhaled while swimming the vast oceans of the web this week: Iron Man 2 Villains The Iron Man 2 rumour currently spreading across the internet like wildfire, courtesy of THR.com is that comeback kid Mickey Rourke and the excellent Sam Rockwell are in talks to play Stark’s dual antagonists. People…
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Batman and Son TPB Review
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2007, DC Writer: Grant Morrison Art: Andy Kubert, Jesse Delperdang, Guy Major, Dave Stewart, John Van Fleet Grant Morrison’s nineties runs on titles such as Animal Man and Doom Patrol showcased not only the virtually limitless scope of his imagination, but his ability to take franchises that were long considered embarrassments by publisher DC, and…
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Warner Bros. Freezes Plans for DC Comics Movies, Jonah Hex Movie gets New Director
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Titbits I collected while desperately wandering the internet on a midnight caffeine high: Warner Bros. places films on hold According to an interview with David Goyer on IESB, Warner Bros. have temporarily put all of their DC related projects on hold. Given the Dark Knight’s recent success, it’s far more likely that they are plotting…
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The Tumor by Ben Jelter Preview
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in Comic NewsMy piscine attention span has today been directed towards to The Tumor, a self-published graphic novel by illustrator Ben Jelter, described as “a surreal graphic novel about a lonely man named Greg who grows a tumor that comes to life.” Jelter’s art is undeniably unique, reminding me in places of Francis Bacon and the Gaiman/McKean…
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The Spirit Movie Review
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2009 Director: Frank Miller Script: Frank Miller Cast: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Dan Lauria, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Stana Katic, Jaime King, Louis Lombardi Frank Miller’s directorial debut sees him emulating Rodriguez emulating Miller emulating Will Eisner, in this turgid adaptation of the seminal crime-fighter comic strip. Whereas Sin City…
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Charles Burns’ Black Hole Review
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1995-2004, Fantagraphic Books Written and illustrated by: Charles Burns With sequential art being embraced by the literary and art crowds more than ever before, many journalists still feel tempted to excessively praise the indisputably excellent works that are regularly produced in the comic medium by comparing them to the generally lacklustre standards at which much…
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.