The fantasy author’s ‘Anansi Boys’ comic series has also been cancelled by the publisher, although the Prime Video series adaptation so far appears unscathed.
1/29/24 Update: According to Variety, a stage production of the “Coraline” musical that was set to take place at Leeds Playhouse starting April 11 has just been canceled due to the allegations of sexual misconduct against author Neil Gaiman.
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Dark Horse Comics has dropped the prolific and (formerly?) beloved fantasy author Neil Gaiman following multiple recent allegations of sexual assault, and also cancelled the upcoming “Anansi Boys” comic series. The publisher announced the shocking news on X.
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.— Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) January 25, 2025
While Gaiman has denied past allegations, stating, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever,” the truths of the alleged events have not yet been proven in court.
Other casualties related to the scandal include Season 3 of Prime Video’s Good Omens, which will now end with one 90-minute episode; Disney’s feature adaptation of “The Graveyard Book,” which has paused production; and Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives series, which was cancelled after one season. Meanwhile, the upcoming Prime Video Anansi Boys series has not yet been affected, and Netflix’s The Sandman Season 2 is still expected to release.
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