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Mihailo Vukelic Gallery Show, Opera Gallery New York
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in Comic NewsWhere: Opera Gallery, New York City (www.operagallery.com) When: 15th April 2010 Time: 6pm to 8pm Mihailo Vukelic, the artist of Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth Ennis’ Image Comics series Back to Brooklyn, will be opening a gallery show of his art, a fusion of fantasy themes, comic book inspired illustrations and sculptures. Check out the video…
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First Wave #1 (of 6) Comic Book Review
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DC, $3.99 Writer: Brian Azzerello Art: Rags Monzales Colours: Nei Ruffino When DC resurrected Will Eisner’s The Spirit, the job went to the only man who could; Darwyn Cooke, whose retro-stylised lines and storytelling sensibilities already reflected the optimism of the late 40s and 50s. As with the Spirit, Doc Samson was recently welcomed back…
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Toonpunk Goes Loco on the Gringo Trail
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in Comic NewsSamuel Hamilton and James Smith have announced the release of their collaboration Toonpunk Goes Loco on the Gringo Trail, a 64 page colour graphic novel is based on the duo’s real life adventures in Mexico. Toonpunk Goes Loco on the Gringo Trail is written by Samuel Hamilton (Welcome to the Machine), who has been producing…
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Geary’s The Terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans Strikes in June
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in Comic NewsThis June NBM will be releasing the latest in their ghoulish A Treasury of XXth Century Murder series, The Terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans. Part of the Junior Library Guild selection, this graphic novel by Rick Geary explores the infamous Louisiana serial killer’s reign of terror. Press Release below: Nights of terror! A city awash…
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Ghost vol. 1: Blood and Fire Book Review
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in Book Reviews2010, Tabella Publishing Story: Phoebe Reeves Murray Art: Daniel Scott Gabriel Murray The first of two proposed volumes, Ghost is not a graphic novel as such, but an illustrated novella printed in the comic book format. Those familiar with Terry Pratchett’s Eric or Neil Gaiman’s Sandman: The Dream Hunters, will have a good idea of…
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Hiyama Graphic Novel Review – Vol. 1 & 2
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Written and illustrated by Gruff79 Hiyama’s depiction of 2019 London isn’t far removed from our present – which I found peculiar until I realised that England hasn’t changed drastically since 1999 – but with amplified levels of crime and an irrevocably corrupt police force willing to turn a blind eye. Tired of watching his superiors…
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Green Hornet #1 Comic Book Review
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Dynamite, $3.99 Script: Kevin Smith Breakdowns: Phil Hester Pencils: Jonathan Lau Colours: Ivan Nunes Seth Rogan’s unlikely adaptation of radio superhero the Green Hornet is scheduled for December this year, and Dynamite are definitely making the most of the licence, with a prequel series, a Kato spin-off, a futuristic take on the masked vigilante, and…
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Ghost Whisperer Comic Episode Airs This Week
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in NewsWhile comic book adaptations are nothing new to television, it’s only recently that comics themselves have featured so predominantly on TV. Heroes, The O.C. and Supernatural have all enjoyed episodes or story arcs involving them colourful lil’ pamphlets in some form or another. Ghost Whisperer will also be having a comic-centric episode this Friday 2nd…
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.