Neil Gaiman, facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse, is dropped by Dark Horse Comics

British author Neil Gaiman has recently faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, leading to the termination of his partnership with one publisher. Additionally, his name has disappeared from the website of the agency that has managed his speaking engagements for years. These events have sparked widespread attention.

Dark Horse Comics announced on social media platform X last weekend that it will no longer publish the illustrated series based on Gaiman's novel, _Anansi Boys_. The series was originally planned for eight volumes, with the seventh having been released earlier this month. In a statement, Dark Horse Comics said, "Dark Horse Comics takes the allegations against Neil Gaiman seriously, and we will no longer be publishing his work." Despite this, Gaiman's books are still visible on the company's website.

The allegations against Gaiman, known for bestsellers such as _Coraline_ and _The Sandman_ series, first surfaced last summer in the Northern Hemisphere on a podcast by Tortoise Media. In January of this year, _New York Magazine_ published a lengthy report in which eight women accused Gaiman of sexual assault, abuse, and coercion. Gaiman subsequently responded in a blog post, denying all allegations of misconduct.

In his blog post, Gaiman wrote, "Like most of us, I am learning and working hard to do the work needed, and I know it's not a process that happens overnight." He also stated, "At the same time, as I reflect on the past – as I look again at what actually happened, rather than what is alleged – I do not accept that there was any abusive behavior." Gaiman's office and literary agent did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday.

Over the years, Gaiman has collaborated with multiple publishers. Among them, HarperCollins and W.W. Norton have stated that they have no plans to publish Gaiman's books in the future. Other publishers, including Bloomsbury, have currently declined to comment. Gaiman still lists the Stephen Barclay Agency as the contact for his personal speaking engagements on his website, but his name does not appear on the agency's client list. Barclay also did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Furthermore, Disney has suspended its adaptation plans for Gaiman's novel, _The Graveyard Book_, while Netflix still plans to release the second season of _The Sandman_.