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SUPPORTING INDIE COMICS SINCE 2008 SearchPrimary MenuSkip to contentHomeColumnsComicsComic Book NewsGraphic Novel ReviewsComic Book ReviewsIndie Penance – Comic ReviewsOther ReviewsMovie ReviewsVideo Game ReviewsBook ReviewsFeaturesAll FeaturesInterviewsIndie Penance – Comic ReviewsArchiveAboutAbout Shelf AbuseReview Submission GuidelinesContribute to Shelf AbuseAdvertise on Shelf AbusePrivacy PolicyContact BlogThe Current State of Carl Doherty (and Shelf Abuse)September 13, 2021 Carl DohertyIt’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to… resume blogging yet again. Apologies in advance to fans of comics criticism and quality journalism. BlogYes, After Two Years I’m Finally Resuming My Graphic NovelSeptember 10, 2021 Carl DohertyI’ve finally been able to book a week off work and resume the project, which is now a larger and more cohesive graphic novel called Sarfend. Comic Book ReviewsYes, ‘The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott’ is as Good as You’ve been ToldAugust 15, 2021 Carl DohertyAn unbelievably accomplished effort that hits home at every level and will be spoken of for years to come. Comic Book Reviews‘Mongrel’ is a Powerfully Conflicted Study of a Religious UpbringingAugust 14, 2021 Carl DohertyBegum’s murky, abstract art works best when it’s at its least lucid, with several nightmarish scenes that descend into psychological horror. Comic Book Reviews‘Paying the Land’ is a Nuanced Investigation of a Sensitive SubjectAugust 6, 2021 Carl DohertySacco’s art and storytelling are at their densest and most nuanced yet. BlogThank You Jason VorheesAugust 4, 2021 Carl DohertyA few months back I had the most vivid of dreams, in which I was being chased by Jason Vorhees, through the Southend Odeon… BlogChristmas Eve 2020December 24, 2020 Carl DohertyEvery year, I vow to draw a Christmas card for family and friends. Sometimes, albeit rarely, I actually follow through with my threat. BlogFlotsam In DisguiseNovember 21, 2020 Carl DohertyI love taking our little podenco Dobby along the Westcliff beach on a Saturday morning. You never know what rare wildlife you’ll spot, such as this lesser speckled Transformer in its natural habit. Blog#DrawYourBookshopNovember 18, 2020 Carl DohertyI’ve been loving the @SelfMadeHero #DrawYourBookshop tag today, in which artists render their local independent bookseller. So much, in fact, that I thought I’d stumble drunk into the party just as everyone is leaving. Bothersome Books is my fledgling publishing imprint, and home to my novels and short stories (home page). Bothersome Books NewsIt Creeps In: Animal Rights Comic PreviewJuly 21, 2019 Carl Doherty Bothersome Books NewsSci-fi Horror Short ‘To See Beyond the Skyglass’ is Out Now and Free to ReadMarch 24, 2019 Carl Doherty Bothersome Books NewsYou’re Just Too PhysicalSeptember 30, 2018 Carl Doherty ABOUTShelf Abuse is the personal blog of British writer, designer and occasional artist Carl Doherty. What started out in 2006 as a blog purely about comics has evolved over the years into a weekly piece on indie comics and/or self-publishing. Guest writers are always welcome, too, to vent their opinions on the current state of comics, share their favourite books or simply promote their work.-CarlWelcome to The FoldEnjoy this blog? Then please support it by buying my debut novel, Welcome to The Fold, available now on Amazon Kindle.Read | Buy (UK / US) Shelf Abuse's Privacy and Cookie Policy has been updated. Click to read. Tweets by shelf_abuse Key PagesAbout Shelf AbuseAdvertise on Shelf AbuseArchiveContribute to Shelf AbusePrivacy PolicySubmission GuidelinesADVERTISE FOR FREE ON SHELF ABUSEGot an indie, self-published or self-financed project you want to promote? Find out more. DISCLAIMER: The articles posted on this here site are presented as opinion, and nothing more. Please try not to let it ruin your day if said opinions conflict with your own. Copyright © shelfabuse.com 2006-2019. All articles and images property of their respectful owners. contact shelfabuse.com | about | sitemap | submission guidelines