Neil Gaiman, the bestselling fantasy author behind "The Sandman" comic books, and novels and shows "American Gods" and "Good Omens," has emphatically denied ever engaging in nonconsensual sexual conduct after several women accused him of sexual assault in a New York magazine article.

Most of the allegations relate to occasions when Gaiman was in his 40s or older and living in the United States, Britain and New Zealand.

Author Neil Gaiman issued a statement in response to the allegations of sexual assault and abuse by multiple women reported in a recent bombshell New York Magazine exposé. In a post to the author's website on Tuesday, Gaiman wrote, "I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone."