US EditionDC Cancels Comic Book Series After Writer’s Post About Charlie Kirk on Social Media
DC Comics cancelled the Red Hood series after writer Gretchen Felker-Martin mocked Charlie Kirk's assassination, citing violations of the company's social media policy against promoting hostility or violence.
- DC Comics canceled its new Red Hood comic series on September 10, 2025, following the release of its first issue.
- The cancellation followed public backlash against writer Gretchen Felker-Martin, who made mocking comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination that day.
- Felker-Martin, a trans woman and outspoken trans activist, reacted on BlueSky, drawing widespread criticism for mocking Kirk and making inflammatory remarks about law enforcement.
- DC offered retailers full credit for all copies of Red Hood #1 and canceled orders for issues #2 and #3, stating that posts promoting hostility violate their standards.
- The abrupt cancellation underscores the reputational risks companies face when creators' off-duty remarks incite controversy and highlights tensions over free expression and accountability.
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DC Comics yanks trans author’s 'Red Hood' series over Charlie Kirk assassination comments
DC Comics has abruptly canceled its new Red Hood series after just one issue, citing “standards of conduct” following writer Gretchen Felker-Martin’s social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death.Felker-Martin, a trans author best known for her 2022 novel Manhunt, drew headlines after screenshots of her Bluesky account circulated this week. In the posts, she appeared to celebrate Kirk’s assassination during a speaking event…
The new comic series »Red Hood« was supposed to spice up Batman's old world. She was advertised with »Out of Gotham City. Not out of Bullets«. And then her author Gretchen Felker-Martin made a false joke.
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