On Wednesday, September 10, the same day that DC Comics released their mature readers book Red Hood #1 in stores, the title was canceled. DC sent an email to retailers telling them they would be fully refunded for any copies currently on sale, and were cancelling orders for the already solicited issues #2 and #3, as well as future issues — the run was planned for 12 issues and two collections, if not more. The timing of the cancellation, as well as statements from DC Comics, seemed to imply that it was a direct result of Felker-Martin’s posts on BlueSky regarding the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on the same day, though it was, in actuality, multiple violations of DC’s social policy. Still, gaps existed in what was being reported — until now.
In an interview with The Comics Journal that should definitely be read in full (seriously, go read it, TCJ is excellent at reporting as always), Felker-Martin and DC Comics lay out a bit more about what led to the otherwise abrupt-seeming cancellation of the title. The summarized version is that Felker-Martin, who is a best-selling horror author as well as trans, was up front about her online presence when she initially sat down with DC Comics editor Arianna Turtorro, who was in charge of the Red Hood book, back in 2024.
From Felker-Martin’s perspective, she warned them there would be “between five and a hundred of the craziest people you’ve ever met in your life, screaming for my head and yours,” due to her posts online, among other aspects of her character. While she did not think there was a social media policy, there is, though the first time a concern was seemingly raised was at least in part due to coverage of her hiring on The Algemeiner, specifically in reference to posts by Felker-Martin on the October 7 Hamas incident in Israel in 2023. That was on or around September 3.
There were no more warnings, though, at least as shared by Felker-Martin. After her posts about Kirk’s death on September 10, she was called by DC Comics Editor-in-Chief Marie Javins, and either in that call or a separate call at 10:30 pm ET that night, Felker-Martin was informed the book was canceled.
While Felker-Martin did express some regret about “poor impulse control” and regret to the artists involved who have been impacted by the cancellation (including artist Jeff Spokes, letterer Becca Carey, and cover artist Taurin Clarke), she did not express regret about the content of the posts themselves.
“It just didn’t strike me as an especially hot flashpoint,” Felker-Martin told TCJ. “This is such a loathsome person. Everyone on the entire internet is talking about how pleasant it is that he got his. … I saw that he had died in the middle of spreading more of the bigotry that he spent his every waking moment promulgating, and in a way that he had advocated for others to die, and felt nothing but contempt for his life. I mean, this is a man who I’ve watched for years go on television and on enormous stages and convention halls and say that me and everyone like me should be stoned to death.”
Felker-Martin has a new novel, Black Flame, hitting book stores next week, and her next book, Chimera, is scheduled for 2026. As for future DC work, though, she expressed “no desire” to work for the company again.
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These people are sick in the head.
I don’t care who you are or what your views are. It is vile and disgusting to wish death on anyone. It is vile and disgusting to gloat over the death of another human being. Kirk had a family that is grieving over a horrible loss and are surrounded by this shitty, inhuman negativity. I didn’t like the guy, didn’t agree with most of his views, but you aren’t doing any favors to your side by spewing hate back. In fact, you’re giving ammo to the side you’re fighting against.
People say “don’t mourn this piece of shit” about murdered pieces of shit all the time tho. It’s not that deep.
“I didn’t think” is kind of the problem here. I support GFM and her work and was really looking forward to this series, but even in my extremely blue state people are getting fired from their jobs for saying far milder things about Charlie Kirk than she did. She kinda forced DC into a corner where the choice was let her go immediately or face the scrutiny and wrath that is trampling all over free speech from this administration. As much as it pains me I’d rather see one writer go than have the thought police pressuring DC to cull countless projects that are “woke” all because she didn’t think.
Free speech? Didn’t that apply to Charlie Kirk also?
Gretchen shouldn’t have been fired over this, but she definitely has a history of spewing edgelord sentiments all over social media. Eventually someone’s gonna clap back, and I guess it was DC. IDK, I’m not gonna comment on what she said about Kirk, but her comments regarding October 7th and 9/11 are beyond gross. She’s also a fervent supporter of a known pedophile (Princess aggy), so yeah fuck her edgelord shenanigans. She should focus on her writing skills and give social media a break.
And Epstein has supporter, President Trump. Which is more disturbing and dangerous, a writer or a president?
Completely disconnected from reality, shocked when reality hits them in the face, continues to sow division and hate. Imagine my surprise.
Gretchen prides herself in writing the most vile fiction imaginable and seems to enjoy being a troll. While she may want us to feel like she was somehow persecuted by Charlie Kirk it really amounts to nothing more than her imagination. Yes, the late Charlie Kirk may have belonged to a religion that forbade homosexuality, but Kirk was no different than say the vast majority of African American Christians. Or Hispanic American Christians. Or Muslims. Or Hindus, Buddhist, or Sikhs for that matter. Yes, if you study world religions you’ll find that homosexuality is considered a sin in all the world’s major religions and many of the minor ones. But we have yet to see Gretchen calling for the death of those people. I myself am an atheist and my late best friend was a Mexican pre-op transsexual who was also a Pentecostal Christian.
Not ONCE did he EVER condone people being stoned to death. NOT ONCE. Stephen King made the same accusation and immediately apologized for it once he fact checked himself. Far left and far right people rarely research facts, they just live on emotions. Apparently this time, it cost someone a great gig. Too bad…
In 2024, when presented with a video from YouTuber Ms. Rachel saying that she uses biblical scriptures of “love thy neighbor” as basis for her support of Pride Month as a Christian, Kirk went on to read a passage from Leviticus that advocated for stoning gay people to death and called the mandate “God’s perfect law when it comes to sexual matters.”
Ok sooo you are presented with new facts, you should change your stance and apologize for being wrong. #shrugs
Steven King apologized because he caved to the pressure of being potentially canceled by people who believe in alternative facts.
DC lost me as a customer. I have no stomach for those who infringe on free speech, especially in defense of a fascist.
Ok, so who cares? Who’s gonna write red hood now? That’s why I wanna know. Him and huntress are awesome!
You’re an imbecile then. Goodbye.
So its ok to silence his free speech by never being able to speak again. Yet he was the fascist. You realize thats what fascist do. No one is saying she can’t say just know there can be some sort of consequences for saying it. DC is a business amd if you say shit to hurt their business because she is scared of free speech and free debate thats is a problem she has. He never spoke hatred to anyone. He believed everyone had rights as a human being but he was considered a fascist because he fought for life whether speaking against abortion or the terrible killings happening in Ukraine and the Israel war. He is a supporter of Israel but he has also said he wants peace to stop the killing over there. He even asked for people to present ideas on how to stop it
Well maybe DC is perfectly fine with loosing you as a customer. I certainly wouldn’t.
The fact DC was okay with this writer up until now is disgusting. They should have never been hired.
It’s honestly insane levels of hypocrisy hearing people who celebrate murder used to stifle free speech turning around and crying about being fired for what they say and it just proves the moral highground they pretend to be speaking from is just another lie to cover their vile and disenguous intent.
Glad she said everything she did. Tolerating the presence of fascists and nazis is disgusting. What a fucked up culture the USA has, to slide this far. What a joke.
I don’t think you have the slightest clue what a Nazi or a fascist is. I don’t see anyone being lined up for the gas chambers or people being killed in the streets. The fact that you cannot openly debate someone on their point of view speaks volumes about how little you believe in your views and beliefs.
Charlie never wished for or celebrated the murder, the assassination, of anyone. If he did, this scumbag would’ve been calling for his firing.
He did though. He called the guy who tried to assassinate pelosi a hero.
WB are cowards and Kirk was a vile person. So it is
No WB is showing some decency and living up to the standards of some of its characters. You’re ok with freedom of speech as long as it suits your views and narrative. If anyone disagrees and you can’t debate those views, you immediately lose your mind.
So much hate in this person it’s sad. Kirk never hated this person or any person of similar beliefs. Just didn’t share them. That shouldn’t be a death sentence.
Honestly dead-on take regarding the “tragedy” of that particular event.
This weirdo obviously never listened to Charlie. Ever. DC made the right call.
That’s a lie!!!
He never said they should be stoned to death quite the opposite in fact, he’s always said he may not agree with certain life choices people make but he does not hate them for how could he have hate in his heart when its so full of love and sympathy etc…
This is just someone lying to save their own skin, he was a better man than most, he is who we should aim to be like the world would be better off with more people like Charlie.
I’ve been watching Kirk almost since he first started publicly debating and never, not even once, did he ever say that someone should be stoned to death. If you’re gonna quote someone at least get it right. The man never hurt anyone, unless you count their feelings, and fought his battles with words. The fact that someone could get so butt hurt about a few words that they would murder a husband and father to two girls and then jackasses all across the country would celebrate it is sad and those people should be evaluated by a shrink. Be better people. Be the people that Charlie Kirk fought and died for.
Remember, you can say whatever you want and be as vile a supporter of damaging views as you want as long as you get married and have kids!
Apparently she thinks she’s the real victim here.
I can’t stand these people saying she was fired for free speech. No one is taking away free speech, you can always say what you want even if it’s disgusting hate like this woman did but when you work for someone else guess what dummy?! They can fire you for whatever they want. Go get a job at McDonald’s and say some stupid stuff to your boss and guess what he can fire you. Not because he’s taking your free speech away but because you’re being dumb!