Neil Gaiman, the bestselling fantasy author, denies sexual abuse allegations made by eight women in an explosive New York Magazine article.

An article in New York magazine this week contained more details about accusations first made last year against the best-selling fantasy writer.

Years of alleged predatory behavior from Gaiman have come to light via accounts from female fans and employees

Author Neil Gaiman, 64, has hit back at allegations of sexual abuse made against him over the last nine months, saying he has “never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.” In a statement released on Gaiman’s website,

After months of swirling allegations, the author took to his blog to deny accounts that "emphatically did not happen"

WARNING: This article contains details of sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Writer Neil Gaiman has responded to serious allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation made against him this week,

Best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual assault made by multiple women that were most recently reported in an article published by New York Magazine on Monday.

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling compared Neil Gaiman to Harvey Weinstein following his latest sexual misconduct allegations.

The acclaimed fantasy writer was accused in a New York Magazine exposé by four women who previously spoke out against him and four others.

The British author says he has "never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone".

The accusations stretch back decades and first became public last summer. Gaiman wrote, "I'm far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever."