Dark Horse Comics to no longer publish Gaiman's works amid sexual assault allegations
Dark Horse Comics has announced that it will no longer publish comic adaptations of Neil Gaiman‘s works due to the claims of sexual abuse involving the author.
On X, the publishing house wrote about the allegations and the publication of Gaiman's fantasy novel Anansi Boys.
"Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman, and we are no longer publishing his works," Dark Horse Comics wrote.
It added, "Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been canceled."
Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works.
— Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) January 25, 2025
Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been cancelled.
The decision came after New York Magazine published a cover story titled, There Is No Safe Word.
Written by Lila Shapiro, the report unveils new claims of Gaiman's alleged sexual assault of eight women, including Scarlett Pavlovich, a former babysitter for him and his ex-wife Amanda Palmer.
This follows a previous report from the Tortoise Media podcast Master in July 2024, which showcases earlier graphic accusations by five women against Gaiman.
The Sandman author denied all allegations against him.
Gaiman is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, audio theatre, and screenplays. He is known for his comic series The Sandman (1989–1996) and the novels Good Omens (1990), Stardust (1999), American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Graveyard Book (2008) and The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013).
Prime Video and Netflix have adapted Good Omens and The Sandman, respectively, with him serving as showrunner and executive producer.
Disney has also halted its planned adaptation of The Graveyard Book amid the allegations.
