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Indie Comics Horror #2: Sinkhole Terrors, Subway Killers & Spectral Swordsmen
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A grim sinkhole swallows children, a crazed killer stalks subways, and sharp swords spill blood in the new issue of Indie Comics Horror!
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H.P. Lovecraft’s Mythical Beginnings Explored in ‘Golgotha’
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in Comic NewsThis April, 215 Ink will be releasing Golgotha, a graphic novel exploring “the mythical beginnings and ominous present of H.P. Lovecraft’s hometown of Providence, Rhode Island.”
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Defiance & Falling Skies Stars Come to Birmingham Comic Con
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There’s an alien invasion vibe to the latest trio of top guests announced for Birmingham Comic Con, with Jaime Murray and Tony Curran, stars of upcoming Syfy series Defiance, and Falling Skies star Connor Jessup all meeting fans at the NEC on 16-17 March.
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Marvel Offering 700 First Issues for Free
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in Comic NewsMarvel’s recent “Marvel First” campaign has emerged as something rather special: an opportunity for readers to grab digital copies of 700 premier issues via comiXology.
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215 Ink Bringing Catalogue to comiXology
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Publisher 215 Ink will now be making its titles available via digital comics platform comiXology.
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Has the Latest Iron Man 3 Trailer Given Away Too Much?
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For some reason the latest trailer for Iron Man 3 left me feeling a little… exhausted.
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Dreamfall Chapters May Just Restore My Faith in Gaming
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in ColumnThe years 2007 and 2008 were unique entries in my media-driven life, in that I essentially gave up gaming. Not out of choice, you see;subconsciously I think I’d just had enough of the medium, and needed a break. But for years I’ve rested the reason for my gaming abstinence on Funcom’s Dreamfall, the sequel to…
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Marvel Offers Free Guardians of the Galaxy Comic
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in Comic NewsGiven that the hype surrounding the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie has been met with open arms by the comic book community and confused shrugs from everyone else, it’s no surprise that Marvel will be offering a series of free Guardians of the Galaxy: Infinite digital comics over the next few months.
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.