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Neil Gaiman comic series cancelled following sexual assault allegations
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Dark Horse Comics has confirmed that it has cut ties with Neil Gaiman and cancelled any planned collaborations after the author was accused of sexual assault.
The 64-year-old has denied engaging in “non-consensual sexual activity” after accusations of assault by multiple women.
The American Gods author was the subject of a lengthy New York magazine article earlier this month, in which eight women accused him of sexual assault, including a long-term babysitter from New Zealand and a caretaker on his property in Woodstock, New York.
Gaiman, whose major titles in the comic book world include The Sandman, Coraline and Norse Mythology, has now seen his series Anansi Boys cancelled by Dark Horse.
In a statement, the publication said: “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.”
Gaiman responded to the allegations in a blog post titled: “Breaking the silence.”
“As I read through this latest collection of accounts, there are moments I half-recognise and moments I don’t, descriptions of things that happened sitting beside things that emphatically did not happen. I’m far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever,” wrote Gaiman.
The author went on to say that he has reviewed correspondence with his accusers, writing: “I went back to read the messages I exchanged with the women around and following the occasions that have subsequently been reported as being abusive. These messages read now as they did when I received them – of two people enjoying entirely consensual sexual relationships and wanting to see one another again. At the time I was in those relationships, they seemed positive and happy on both sides.”
However, he did acknowledge personal failings, adding: “And I also realise, looking through them, years later, that I could have and should have done so much better. I was emotionally unavailable while being sexually available, self-focused and not as thoughtful as I could or should have been. I was obviously careless with people’s hearts and feelings, and that’s something that I really, deeply regret. It was selfish of me. I was caught up in my own story and I ignored other people’s.”
Gaiman concluded his statement: “Some of the horrible stories now being told simply never happened, while others have been so distorted from what actually took place that they bear no relationship to reality. I am prepared to take responsibility for any missteps I made. I’m not willing to turn my back on the truth, and I can’t accept being described as someone I am not, and cannot and will not admit to doing things I didn’t do.”
It was announced last year that he is no longer a producer on Good Omens, the Prime Video series that will conclude with a single episode instead of a planned third series.
The second season of The Sandman is still expected to arrive on Netflix later this year, as is the Prime Video series Anansi Boys.
In a shocking turn of events, beloved author Neil Gaiman’s comic series has been cancelled following sexual assault allegations.
Fans of Gaiman’s work were left reeling as news broke that the creator of iconic graphic novels like “Sandman” and “American Gods” was facing serious accusations. The allegations have not only tarnished Gaiman’s reputation but have also led to the cancellation of his upcoming comic series.
Many in the comic book community have expressed their disappointment and outrage over the news, with some calling for a boycott of Gaiman’s work. Others have voiced their support for the alleged victims and emphasized the importance of holding creators accountable for their actions.
As more details emerge, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Neil Gaiman and his body of work. The cancellation of his comic series serves as a stark reminder of the impact that allegations of sexual misconduct can have on the entertainment industry.
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