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Daredevil Trailer Ticks All the Right Boxes
The full trailer for Marvel’s upcoming Daredevil series has gone live, and it pretty much gets everything right about the character.
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That Guy’s Got Gauls: Asterix the Gladiator
Fred McNamara shares his slightly unnerving love for the Franco-Belgian icon with a look back at the fourth book in the series.
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The Harlem Hellfighters Graphic Novel Review
A history lesson that’s as absorbing as it is educating.
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The Congress DVD/Blu-Ray Review
The Congress is a complete mess… but a bold and inventive one that you can’t help but admire.
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Milestone 2014 for MCM Comic Cons
The MCM Expo Group has announced a record breaking year for its ever-expanding brand of comic book and video game conventions.
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Preview: Max Brooks’ The Harlem Hellfighters
Feast your creepy, pin-prick eyes on some preview pages from Max Brook’s upcoming graphic novel, The Harlem Hellfighters, illustrated by Caanan White.
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WEEKLY REHASH #2: Ash Returns
All in all, it was a painfully pointless week and I want my money back.
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Henchmen: I, Henchbot #1 Comic Book Review
Jamison Raymond’s Henchmen continues in the form of a 6-issue miniseries, entitled I, Henchbot.
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.