Dark Horse Comics Cancels Anansi Boys Amid Allegations Against Neil Gaiman
In a significant turn of events, Dark Horse Comics has decided to cancel its adaptation of Anansi Boys, a comic inspired by Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed novel. This decision comes in light of serious allegations of sexual abuse and harassment that have recently emerged against the renowned author. Marc Bernardin, the writer behind the series, announced that the publication of the final issue has occurred, and there are no plans for a collected trade paperback release.
Marc Bernardin’s Reflection on the Situation
Expressing his thoughts publicly, Bernardin conveyed a deep sense of pride in the work created for the comic, stating that such feelings are overshadowed by the suffering of Gaiman’s victims. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing the well-being of those impacted by the allegations above all else. This controversy isn’t the first; it follows the author’s removal from the Good Omens series on Prime Video, which is based on a novel co-written by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. The anticipated third season of the show is now being condensed into a concluding movie set to debut in 2025.
Impact on Other Gaiman Adaptations
At this moment, it appears that Netflix’s adaptation of The Sandman remains unaffected by the recent upheaval, with no announcements regarding major alterations to the project.
Last week, Anansi Boys #7 hit stands. It will be the last issue. Dark Horse will not release a trade. I am incredibly proud of the work we did on the book.[Artist] Shawn Martinbrough‘s lines were fantastic, [colorist] Chris Sotomayor‘s hues were extraordinary, David Mack slayed the covers.
But all of that pales.
Anansi Boys 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. Literally.
I never gave too much thought about that. Until now.
My heart breaks for the survivors and any pain seeing these books on the shelves might have caused.
As of now, Dark Horse Comics has not released an official statement addressing the cancellation or the surrounding circumstances.
For further details, you may refer to the original article on The Beat.
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