A publisher of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novels has cancelled his upcoming work following allegations of sexual assault against the author. Dark Horse Comics was due to publish the final issue of Gaiman’s , an eight-part adaptation of his 2005 novel (itself a spin-off from his 2001 book ). But the publisher announced on the weekend that it was joining the growing list of companies distancing themselves from him.
Eight women have accused Gaiman of sexual assault. The allegations first surfaced when two of the accusers spoke out on the British podcast in July 2024. Gaiman has denied the accusations.
Last week, Marc Bernardin, the writer and producer of the comic book series, which is illustrated by Shawn Martinbrough, told fans the seventh issue would be the last and issued an apology to the alleged victims. “Last Wednesday, issue 7 of hit the stands,” he said. “It will be the last issue.
Dark Horse will not collect it into a trade [paperback]. I am incredibly proud of the work we did on the book ..
. everyone involved gave their all. But all of that pales.
“ is about two brothers, twins. One is meek, timid, like a flopsy, set-upon puppy. The other brother is narcissistic, hedonistic, governed by nothing other than his own pursuit of sensation and pleasure.
“They seem so different, but they are very much flip-sides of the same coin,” Bernardin added. “I never gave too much thought about that. Until now.
My heart breaks for the survivors and any pain seeing these bo.
