https://comicbook.com/comics/news/aftershock-comics-bankruptcy-royalty-nonpayment-claims/
Days after AfterShock went viral for claims regarding the failure to pay creator royalties, the comics publisher has filed for bankruptcy protection. Monday, the parent company of the comics outfit, AfterShock Comics, LLC, filed for Chapter 11 protection. The company filed its paperwork in the District of Central California, listing assets between $10 million and $50 million. The company's liabilities are also listed for the same amounts. Rive Gauche Television, the parent company of AfterShock's film and television development arm, also filed for bankruptcy protection.
In the filing paperwork, hundreds of creditors are listed, including nearly $400,000 owed to Canada-based printer Imprimerie JS Printing. Dozens of creators are also listed, some owed nearly $20,000 in unpaid royalties.
Earlier this month, the publisher was accused by several comics creator of failing to pay royalty payments. In a statement obtained by ComicBook.com, a spokesperson for the company said no non-payments existed.