In the wake of Buzzfeed's report on the sexual harassment allegations against longtime DC Comics editor Eddie Berganza on Friday, some high-profile comic book creators have taken to social media to address the allegations.

DC Comics artist Rafael Albuquerque called on his employer to "make the right call" despite spending "the whole day afraid to speak out." Some other high-profile industry creators have also issued statements on the story, including Shea Fontana, writer of the hit DC Super Hero Girls series of graphic novels, the first of which we recently learned sold more than 100,000 copies, catapulting Fontana to one of the most prominent creators in the industry.

Fontana wrote:

https://twitter.com/SheaFontana/status/929471922173120512

But Fontana wasn't the only one speaking up. Gail Simone also cast her support with the women who shared their stories in Buzzfeed's article.

I also want to say, I worked with all three, and they were all outstanding, passionate editors. @gimpnelly, @wonderlizard, @joanhilty. — Gail Simone (@GailSimone) November 11, 2017

Meanwhile, Marvel exclusive writer Matthew Rosenberg took to Twitter to issue a long statement:

People with far more to lose than me have said things. More importantly people who have lost far more already. I choose to stand with them. — Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) November 11, 2017

But reading the testimonials of people who were pushed out, had to leave, and thinking of the people who never had the chance to work there is heartbreaking. — Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) November 11, 2017

I don't see how that can continue when a serial harasser like Eddie Berganza is protected. — Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) November 11, 2017

I'm not asking other comic pros to come forward or speak up. That's not my place to do. For me, I just can't stomach it. — Matthew Rosenberg (@AshcanPress) November 11, 2017

While Lilah Sturges called for Eddie Berganza to be fired:

I'm deeply upset by the seriousness of what is in this article and I hope DC takes appropriate action and fires Berganza. https://t.co/bZhGRGQS19 — Lilah Sturges (@LilahSturges) November 10, 2017

And Tamra Bonvillain talked about the struggles of those who call out abuse in comics:

It's always in the back of my mind that rebuking an awful thing in comics will be met with harsher (but subtle, quiet) reprisal than the person who did the thing. — Tamra Bonvillain (@TBonvillain) November 11, 2017

I just lucked into not accepting those jobs then finding out the writer later. But I never brought it up because I was afraid of being difficult, and just kind of hoped things would go ok. — Tamra Bonvillain (@TBonvillain) November 11, 2017

Kwanza Osajyefo didn't mince words:

https://twitter.com/kwanzer/status/929138372030976002

Dear #comicbooks colleagues, you can't be blacklisted if you all retweet. #berganza https://t.co/eEfByQZvK8 — Breonna Taylor's murders are still free (@kwanzer) November 11, 2017

https://twitter.com/kwanzer/status/929169094292791298

#fireeddieberganza @DCComics. You can't steward Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman while protecting a predator. https://t.co/m6dwO9Ib6e — Breonna Taylor's murders are still free (@kwanzer) November 11, 2017

And neither did Kate Leth:

https://twitter.com/kateleth/status/929110657374367744

https://twitter.com/kateleth/status/929111265888288768

https://twitter.com/kateleth/status/929115581445431298

Leth called on male comic book creators to speak up.

https://twitter.com/kateleth/status/929125278479138817

And lamented when few had by Saturday morning.

https://twitter.com/kateleth/status/929423218460450817

But one of the men who did was Tony Isabella, who wrote:

I think this requires more than a no comment from DC Comics: https://t.co/fIP1DUAEIM — Tony Isabella, Creator of Black Lightning (@thetonyisabella) November 10, 2017

DC's Eddie Berganza made the cover of the Daily News today. pic.twitter.com/QfQNg4z6Pv — Tony Isabella, Creator of Black Lightning (@thetonyisabella) November 11, 2017

Joshua Hale Fialkov expressed his support for the women who shared their stories, and had some choice words for Berganza:

https://twitter.com/JoshFialkov/status/929119469120585728

Gerry Conway alluded to the situation, tweeting:

There's a certain comic book company that should recognize this applies to their situation too. https://t.co/IFB3bE3dwn — Gerry Conway (@gerryconway) November 11, 2017

Spike Trotman wrote:

Like most women in comics for a few years, I knew about Eddie. Also, I knew DC Comics higher-ups knew, and nothing was done. — Iron Spike (@Iron_Spike) November 11, 2017

And added:

One of my favorite thing about old guard comics is their idea of addressing serial sexual harassers is "We'll keep him away from women." So, y'know. Now multiple positions in the company are off-limits to women. For his sake. That "fixes it." — Iron Spike (@Iron_Spike) November 11, 2017

Sophie Campbell spoke out about her part in the story.

I mean yes Supergirl by me would have been awesome but like that's the smallest problem!! — Sophie Campbell (@mooncalfe1) November 11, 2017

And Christopher Sebela said:

I get the hesitation to talk about it, I get the "will this adversely affect me?" thoughts, but that's absolutely zilch compared to what the people who spoke up have had sitting on their heads for years now. — Christopher Sebela (@xtop) November 10, 2017

And Tess Fowler wrote:

On the subject of Eddie Berganza: he approached my table at SDCC a few years back to talk about me sending samples for a Super book. He was kinda rude. But enthusiastic about my work. It was before everything "broke" about him. Industry women warned me away. — Tess Fowler (currently battling breast cancer💪😎) (@TessFowler) November 11, 2017

I was a DC kid, gaiz. Green Arrow was my everything when I was 15-25. I once upon a time longed to walk in Mike Grell's artistic wake. That dream died badly. — Tess Fowler (currently battling breast cancer💪😎) (@TessFowler) November 11, 2017

Many of you know all this already. But I'm putting it on the record right now because I believe in living by example. Always. Even when it makes me bleed. — Tess Fowler (currently battling breast cancer💪😎) (@TessFowler) November 11, 2017

This weird reality where abusers in comics are protected and women are collateral damage. Where artists like me have to pick their way thru a minefield of predators, choosing starvation rather than cosigning with an animal. — Tess Fowler (currently battling breast cancer💪😎) (@TessFowler) November 11, 2017

This is why I share so much G&S stuff. Because it's a safe space for all of us to just be fans. To avoid the industry underbelly and just…love…geekdom. That matters rights now more than ever. It's a vision of the broader future I hope we can all create. — Tess Fowler (currently battling breast cancer💪😎) (@TessFowler) November 11, 2017

We're sure we've missed some, and equally sure that more comic book pros will speak out in the coming days.

Responding to Buzzfeed's article, DC Comics issued the following statement on Friday:

DC and WB are unequivocally committed to cultivating a work environment of dignity and respect, one that is safe and harassment free for all employees. We take all claims of harassment very seriously and investigate them promptly. Employees found in violation of the policies are dealt with swiftly and decisively, and subject to disciplinary actions and consequences.

Though allegations against Berganza have been reported before by Bleeding Cool and others, the Buzzfeed report comes amidst a sweeping tidal wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations against powerful men across the entertainment industry and politics — one that has remarkably captured the attention of the world. Additionally, Buzzfeed's report contains previously unreported allegations about Berganza, and comes from the highest-profile outlet yet to report on them. Echoes of Buzzfeed's report have also followed on sites like Vulture and The Hollywood Reporter, as well as comics sites like CBR, ComicBook.com, and Graphic Policy. Berganza's photo also made the front page of the New York Daily News.