Neil Gaiman dropped by writer amid sexual assault claims

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A writer of Neil Gaiman’s comedian books and graphic novels has confirmed it has cancelled all upcoming releases. This information comes following a number of sexual assault allegations introduced ahead towards Gaiman, the author behind collection akin to Good Omens and Netflix‘s The Sandman. 

Darkish Horse Comics, who’ve been closely concerned within the Anansi Boys collection and had been set to publish extra comics documenting the story, have confirmed that they won’t proceed with these plans. Anansi Boys was a spin-off of one among Gaiman’s hottest novels, American Gods. The tales comply with the adventures of two youngsters of the African trickster God Anansi. 

In a social media put up on January twenty fifth, the writer wrote, “Darkish Horse takes critically the allegations towards Neil Gaiman, they continued, “And we’re not publishing his works.”

Gaiman was initially accused of sexual misconduct by two girls in the summertime of 2024. Gaiman denied these allegations; nevertheless, in a current report printed by Vulture, Gaiman has acquired severe allegations from multiple women. 

One of many girls who claimed Gaiman sexually assaulted her is Scarlett Pavlovich, who initially turned mates with Gaiman’s now ex-wife, Amanda Palmer, which led to her transferring in with the household and turning into a nanny to their youngsters. Pavlovich states that after transferring into the home, she was topic to a number of cases of sexual abuse as Gaiman pressured her to do issues she didn’t consent to. 

Kendra Stout, additionally featured within the report, claims that she met Gaiman at an occasion in Florida in 2003. She states that he pressured her into tough intercourse on multiple event. In complete, eight girls have introduced ahead claims that allege Neil Gaiman of sexual misconduct. 

Gaiman continues to deny all of the allegations of sexual assault. The author claimed he has “by no means engaged in non-consensual sexual exercise with anybody. Ever.” 

In a weblog put up, Gaiman shared, “I’ve stayed quiet till now, each out of respect for the individuals who had been sharing their tales and out of a need not to attract much more consideration to a variety of misinformation.”

He continued, “As I learn by way of this newest assortment of accounts, there are moments I half recognise and moments I don’t, descriptions of issues that occurred sitting beside issues that emphatically didn’t occur.” 

For assist, recommendation or extra info concerning sexual harassment, assault and rape within the UK, go to the Rape Crisis charity website. Within the US, go to RAINN.

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