In the wake of recent allegations of sexual assault and abuse against Neil Gaiman, comics publisher Dark Horse has ended its longtime relationship with the fantasy author. “We take seriously the allegations against him,” said Dark Horse, “and we are no longer publishing his works.”
Earlier this month, Vulture published an extensive, potentially triggering report detailing the alleged abuse Gaiman conducted against his victims. The story corroborated information previously revealed late last year through various sources and included new information of its own, including testimonies from victims. For decades, Dark Horse has released graphic novels penned by Gaiman, or adapted his novels for the format, such as a limited comic series for Anansi Boys that’s now ending at seven issues.
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, 2025
Marc Bernardin, who co-wrote the Anansi comic, revealed the book would be ending earlier this week. While he’s “incredibly proud” of the work he did with artist Shawn Martinbrough, colorist Chris Sotomayor and cover artist David Mack, he said it all “pales” next to Gaiman’s actions. “Dark Horse will not release a trade,” he wrote. “My heart breaks for the survivors and any pain seeing these books on the shelves might have caused.”
After the initial allegations against Neil Gaiman received further reporting, Amazon announced it would cap off his TV adaptation of Good Omens with a 90-minute special. At time of writing, the streamer hasn’t revealed what it intends to do about the Anansi Boys adaptation—not only is Gaiman an executive producer on the upcoming show, he also wrote its pilot and sixth episode. Similarly, Netflix has been quiet for how it’ll handle Sandman’s second season, as have DC Comics and Marvel with the comics he previously wrote for them.
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