Dark Horse Comics cuts ties with Neil Gaiman and cancels several projects

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American Gods and Norse Mythology.Last July, Gaiman was accused of sexual assault by five women, who told Tortoise Media that they had experienced “rough and degrading” sex which they claim was not always consensual.

Gaiman denied the allegations, but subsequently stepped down from the final season of Prime Video’s adaptation of Good Omens.Earlier this month, further details of alleged sexual assault emerged against Gaiman, with four women detailing their experiences with the writer.

Gaiman wrote a lengthy post denying the further accusations, insisting that “some of the horrible stories now being told simply never happened.”Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works.

Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been cancelled.— Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) January 25, 2025Now, Dark Horse has posted on social media to make clear that they no longer wish to be associated with the author. “Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works,” they wrote. “Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been cancelled.”Gaiman, known for works including The Sandman and Coraline, added in his latest post that he has “regrets” over being “careless” and “selfish” with his actions. “I am prepared to take responsibility for any missteps I made,” he wrote.“Over the past many months, I have watched the stories circulating the internet about me with horror and dismay.