Comic Series Cancelled Following Controversial Remarks

A new comic book series has been scrapped after the writer reacted inappropriately to the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Kirk was tragically murdered at Utah Valley University on Wednesday while on a campus tour. He was just 31, leaving behind his wife and two children.

“We place the highest value on our creators and our community and confirm our right to peaceful, individual expressions of our personal perspective,” DC Comics stated.

On the same day, the first issue of “Red Hood,” a spin-off from the Batman universe featuring Robin, was released. However, DC Comics announced it would cease all future orders for this series. They indicated that existing orders for “Red Hood #2” and “Red Hood #3” would be canceled.

DC wrote to retailers, “DC Comics will cancel existing orders for Red Hood #2 and Red Hood #3, as well as future issues orders for the series.” They also noted that retailers would receive credit for any copies of “Red Hood #1” they may have already sold.

The cancellation followed a disturbing post on social media, attributed to writer Gretchen Felker Martin, who seemingly mocked Kirk shortly after the news of his shooting became public.

According to reports, her post included the phrase, “Thoughts and prayers, your Nazi b****,” and continued with, “I hope the bullet is fine after you touch Charlie Kirk.” While DC Comics didn’t specify her name in their response to inquiries, they emphasized their commitment to fostering a respectful community.

DC’s statement highlighted, “Posts or public comments that can be considered to promote hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct.” At the time of writing, Felker Martin’s social media presence seemed to have vanished, with searches yielding no results.

Originally, “Red Hood” was set to cater to a mature audience, aimed at readers aged 17 and above. The second issue was slated for release on October 2, 2025, with the third due on November 12, 2025.

This isn’t Felker Martin’s first encounter with controversy; she previously garnered attention for a horror novel depicting a fictional death of author J.K. Rowling at the hands of transgender activists.