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Dark Horse Announces Ongoing Mass Effect Comic Series
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in Comic NewsCommander Shepard’s impact on the Mass Effect universe may be over, but as with any good sci-fi franchise, the storytelling possibilities are endless. Dark Horse has announced Mass Effect: Foundation, an ongoing series based on the Bioware trilogy.
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ComiXology Launches ‘Submit’ for Self-Publishers
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in Comic NewsDigital comics platform comiXology has launched its new self-publishing service, comiXology Submit, which will be accessed through its ‘Guided View’ reading technology.
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Atomic Robo: Violent Science Hits iOS this Month
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The rise in mobile gaming has not only provided an outlet for small developers that couldn’t afford to get their product onto the major consoles, but it’s also seen a increase in video game adaptations of older or moderately obscure franchises and licenses. Developer Second Fiction has announced that its first action-platformer will be based…
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Self Publisher! Magazine Wants to Get Physical
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in Comic NewsSelf Publisher! Magazine, the digital publication that showcases indie comic talent through strips, interviews and features, is calling on its readers to help fund physical copies via Kickstarter.
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Dave Dorman Art Premieres in L.A. Visions of Oz Show
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Dave Dorman’s “Dorothy Daydreams” original painting will be included in the upcoming Creature Features Visions of Oz gallery art show being held at the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles, California from March 3 – 31. Dorman’s painting, rendered traditionally in oil and acrylic mediums, is a visual homage to the L. Frank Baum literary classic Oz books. Said Dorman, “It was…
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Walter’s Laboratory: Quite Possibly the Greatest T-Shirt Design Ever
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in NewsI’m not in the habit of posting silly images/videos on here, but I just had to share this Breaking Bad-inspired T-shirt design I saw over at OffWorld Designs.
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‘Pulp’ Producer Announces Sci-fi Movie ‘Anomaly’
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Rick Alexander, LA-based producer of upcoming comic book movies, Gravel and Cla$$war, has joined forces with UK-based writer, director and comic creator, Adam Hamdy, the driving force behind the comic book movie, Pulp, and The Hunter comic series, to produce Anomaly, a sci-fi movie and transmedia experience.
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Banner Saga: Factions is a Beautiful Tease
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Based on the likes of Final Fantasy Tactics, The Banner Saga: Factions is a joy to behold, from the tutorial cutscenes through to the gameplay itself, presenting a colourful Viking-themed fantasy world that is, according to the developer, inspired by the work of Eyvind Earle.
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.