Comic Publisher Fires Back At Shaquille O'Neal As Online Controversy Heats Up

Published Sep 22, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. After stepping off the basketball court and venturing into the vastness of comic book creation, it was previously announced that Shaquille O'Neal would partner with Eisner-winning writer Stephanie Williams and CEO of Studio Skye-Tiger, Ray Anthony Height, to create Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar. Hailing from Archie Comics, a new controversy surrounding O'Neal has occurred before the comic book's official release. ComicBeat has reported that O'Neal has become an honorary FBI Special Agent, according to Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States, Kash Patel. Patel posted an image of O'Neal accepting the role on social media and captioned his post with: “This session is historic — the F...