I only know what I read online. But after I read the articles and tweets about Shawna Gore’s telling of her sexual assault and harassment by Scott Allie (https://mobile.twitter.com/ShawnaGore/s ... 5773969410) I was disappointed, and feel angry and sad at the what I perceive as enabling and protecting Allie by Dark Horse and Mike Mignola. Then I read Guy Davis’ tweet that he left BPRD because of toxic team he had ever worked with (https://mobile.twitter.com/GuyDavisART/ ... 1958332417)maichan wrote:Yeah... but since this thread was about the Saga books, i didn't want to pick on IDW.Mayhem wrote:Although IDW aren't exactly having a great year either...!
I don’t know the truth. But I do know it is extremely hard for anyone who has been sexually assaulted and/or sexually harassed to come forward because the court of public opinion has been consistently victim blaming and “They could be making false accusations and ruining his life and isn’t that unfair.” And given that so many other people who have worked directly with Allie have said they have either first hand experience of his harassment (sexual or just meanness) and that he has a history of assaulting (1995 attack on Joe Harris) make me believe where their is smoke there is fire. As a fan of Magnola, the Hellboy Universe Comics/films, Dark Horse comics (I collected all the Dark Horse Presents issues [All three volumes] and love their comics), and (separately) Brendan Wright , I have this sadness of being let down by my “friends.” And of course, I have no personal relationship with these amazing comic professionals who have helped make some of the most entertaining stories that I admire so much. I don’t want to think poorly of them.
Regardless, at the risk of appearing self-righteous, the company and parent company has to deal with the consequences of their actions. Lemire said he wouldn't continue to publish Black Hammer if they continued to employ Allie(https://mobile.twitter.com/JeffLemire/s ... 6898866178). Both Magnola and DH cut ties and said they believe Shawna.
Probably most people don't know about these events. They aren't the only people in the comic industry being accused of criminal sexual behavior right now. I don't usually bring up negative things here. But in a selfish way, I'm glad Stan left Dark Horse just because he doesn't (not that he would) be associated now with the company that failed to protect their employees from this kind of illegal behavior.
Okay. I don't know if that means anything to any of you. Thank you for letting me share that. Peace, maka