McNiven explains 'Nemesis' delay

Artist Steve McNiven has revealed that the second issue of his Marvel series Nemesis was delayed by a herniated disc in his lower back.

Posting on writer Mark Millar's blog, the illustrator explained that work on the comic has resumed and hit out at reports that it has been "indefinitely postponed".

"For the record I am back at the drawing table (standing up though), getting stronger every day and am just finishing off the last few pages of Nemesis #2 as we speak, and I'm solely focused on finishing the series off," he wrote.

"I don't like to have to post details of my personal life online but when someone makes it personal by attacking my livelihood without cause, I have no other recourse. Hopefully this will set the matter straight and I can get back to drawing."

He went on to thank fans for visiting his table at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo last weekend.

"Before I do I just wanted to say thanks to all the fans of Nemesis for stopping by my table at C2E2 this weekend, your enthusiasm for the book and the medium as a whole makes all this worthwhile."

Nemesis #2 is expected to arrive in stores in the coming weeks.