Following his recent arrest for domestic violence, it has been officially confirmed that Roc Upchurch will no longer be the artist on the Eisner-nominated Image Comic series Rat Queens.

Speaking on his personal website, series writer Kurtis J. Wiebe said “This is a difficult and upsetting statement to write. I couldn’t have imagined something I love so dearly would become connected to domestic violence….As of today, Roc Upchurch will no longer be illustrating Rat Queens. This is going to be a transitionary period for the series as we rebuild and prepare for a new start.”

He also added, “I’ve spent a lot of time with him, at conventions and signings and quiet times over dinner when the crowds have gone away. Shannon and I have spent time with his wife, whom we admire greatly. My greatest hope is that in all this there is an opportunity to find help and for healing to take place in his family.”

No announcement has been made yet about who will replace Upchurch on the series.

The writer of this piece was: Craig Neilson (aka Ceej)
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