Petition to save Neil Gaiman’s ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ racks up thousands of signatures

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Netflix series Dead Boy Detectives – based on author Neil Gaiman’s comic book series – has been axed just weeks after the author faced sexual abuse claims.

Now a petition has launched to bring it back.Back in July, Gaiman was accused of sexual assault by two women, claims the writer has strongly denied.As per a report in Variety earlier this week, the eight-episode series that was part of The Sandman universe has now not been renewed.

Gaiman created the book the show was based on, which was later adapted by Steve Yockey for Netflix. It followed the duo Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) who set up a crime-solving agency from the afterlife.Despite receiving praise from fans and received a 92 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score and reaching number three in Neilsen’s US charts, it’s viewing success was short lived and didn’t reach the same heights as The Sandman series, which has been renewed for a new season.Now, fans have started a petition to renew the series here and it’s already garnered 3,600 signatures.The petition wrote: “Dead Boy Detectives tackles important societal topics and integrates them subtly within its powerful narrative, highlighting its importance in contemporary television.

DC Comics and DC Entertainment have been iconic in shaping the supernatural and superhero genres, creating beloved characters such as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.“Despite their significant cultural impact, they often receive less promotion compared to other giants in the entertainment industry.