Dark Horse Comics Drops Neil Gaiman After Sexual Assault Allegations, Cancels ‘Anansi Boys’ Series

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Dark Horse Comics recently parted ways with Neil Gaiman, who is known for his works like “The Sandman” and “Coraline”, due to a startling New York Magazine cover story where multiple women claimed instances of sexual misconduct against him.

On a post published last Friday evening, the publisher stated: “We at Dark Horse are treating the accusations against Neil Gaiman with gravity, and as a result, we’ve decided to stop publishing his works. This includes the cancellation of the ‘Anansi Boys’ comic series and its collected volume.

Gaiman refuted the claims made in the January 13 article, stating on his blog the following day: “I have never been involved in any form of non-consensual sexual activity. Not once.” At the time, representatives for Gaiman declined to comment on Dark Horse Comics’ statement when approached by EbMaster.

At the time when New York Magazine published its story, Amazon’s television adaptation of “Anansi Boys,” set to release this year, hadn’t been impacted by any allegations. We’ve attempted to get more information from Amazon on this matter.

In July, Tortoise Media reported that two women had accused Neil Gaiman of sexual assault and released a six-part podcast titled “Master,” detailing the accusations made by five women. However, New York Magazine was the first major news organization to verify and substantiate the full extent of the allegations against Gaiman in their article.

In a New York Magazine article titled “There Is No Safe Word,” reporter Lila Shapiro interviewed eight individuals who shared similar stories about Neil Gaiman. Four of these individuals were also part of the Tortoise podcast discussion. The accusers included a babysitter for Gaiman’s child with his ex-wife Amanda Palmer, a caretaker at Gaiman’s Woodstock property, a fan who initially met the author when she was 18, and a woman who claimed he made an attempt to sexually assault her on his tour bus. Many of these individuals alleged that Gaiman had a fondness for rough sex and BDSM activities without prior consent.

In a public statement, Neil Gaiman acknowledged he had fallen short in managing certain relationships. He stated that he was often emotionally detached while still being sexually engaged, self-centered, and lacking in thoughtfulness compared to what he should have provided. However, he firmly dismissed any accusations of sexual misconduct, asserting that he stands firm against falsehoods and cannot tolerate being misrepresented as someone he is not, nor will he admit to actions he did not take.

Following Neil Gaiman’s controversial report in July, a number of his film and television projects have faced repercussions. For instance, the third season of “Good Omens” on Amazon Prime Video will now consist of just one extended 90-minute episode, with Gaiman no longer involved in the production process. The production for Disney’s adaptation of “The Graveyard Book” has been halted, and Netflix decided to cancel “Dead Boy Detectives,” although it remains unclear whether these decisions were connected to the accusations made against him. Despite this, it is anticipated that “The Sandman” Season 2 will still premiere on Netflix this year.

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2025-01-25 18:16