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Now TV Launches Superheroes Campaign
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To promote such Autumn releases as Avengers Assemble, The Dark Knight Rises and The Amazing Spider-man, movie streaming service Now TV is encouraging comic book and film fans to send in their own superhero designs and possibly see their creations handled by a team of professional animators.
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Marc Ellerby’s ‘Ellerbisms’ Started Something Special
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in ColumnWhile loitering in Waterstones the other day, I was lucky enough to witness my girlfriend’s joy at discovering a comic book which actually appealed to her – Marc Ellerby’s Ellerbisms.
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Aluna Trilogy in the Works
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Aluna, the Latin American superhero created by actress Paula Garces and her creative partner, Antonio Hernandez will be released as a trilogy starting with book one this Fall.
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Watch the Cartoon College Trailer
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in Comic NewsCartoon College, Tara Wray and Josh Melrod’s documentary following the trials and tribulations of a group of aspiring cartoonists at Vermont’s Center for Cartoon Studies.
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Elysium: The Art of the Film Book Review
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in Book ReviewsI’ve set my hopes high for Elysium, but regardless of whether it delivers, Titan Books have produced another high quality and extensive look into the movie conception process.
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Look Straight Ahead Graphic Novel Review
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in NewsLook Straight Ahead’s shifting dreamscapes play with the fundamental comic book vocabulary to brilliant effect.
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Adventure Time Graphic Novels Review
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These Adventure Time trades certainly won’t disappoint fans who just need a bit more Jake the Dog in their lives.
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.