Neil Gaiman has been dropped by Dark Horse Comics following sexual assault claims

Neil Gaiman was dropped by Dark Horse Comics following a Bombshell New York New York magazine cover story in which several women accused the “Sandman” and “Coraline” star of sexual assault.

In a post on X Friday evening, the publisher wrote: “Dark Horse takes the allegations against Neil Gaiman seriously and we are no longer publishing his works. Confirmed that Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume were canceled. “

Gaiman denied the allegations in the Jan. 13 story on Jan. 13 and wrote on his blog the next day, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Always.” Representatives for Gaiman did not immediately respond diversity“S request for comment on Dark Horse Comics statement”.

Amazon’s TV adaptation of “Anansi Boys,” expected to be released this year, was not affected by the allegations at the time of the NY Mag story. diversity has reached out to Amazon for further comment.

Back in July, Tortoise Media broke the news that Gaiman had been accused of sexual assault by two women and released a six-part podcast, “Master,” that addressed the allegations from five women. However, NY Mag’s article amplified the story, becoming the first major news organization to confirm the full extent of the allegations against Gaiman.

In the NY Mag piece titled “There’s No Safe Word,” reporter Lila Shapiro spoke with eight women who had similar experiences with Gaiman, four of whom also participated in Tortoise’s podcast. She accusers who spoke to NY Magy sexually assaulted her on his tour bus. Many of the women stated that Gaiman had a preference for rough sex and BDSM activities that had not previously consented.

In his statement, Gaiman expressed regret over how he handled some relationships, writing, “I was emotionally unavailable while he was sexually available, self-promoting and not as thoughtful as I could or should be.” However, he denied any allegations of sexual assault and said: “I am not willing to turn my back on the truth and I cannot accept being described as someone I am not and cannot and cannot admit to doing things I have not done.” I won’t do it. ”

Since Tortoise’s Bombshell report in July, some of Gaiman’s film and television projects have been affected. Season 3 of Prime Video’s Good Omens now ends with a 90-minute episode, although Gaiman is not part of the production. Disney paused production on its film adaptation of “The Graveyard Book” and Netflix canceled “Dead Boy Detectives,” although it’s unclear if these were related to the allegations. The second season of “The Sandman” is expected to release on Netflix this year.