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== Red Hood Series Controversy and Cancellation ==

== Red Hood Series Controversy and Cancellation ==

In June 2025, DC Comics made the controversial decision to hire Gretchen Felker-Martin for the ongoing *Red Hood* series, intended for mature readers. Felker-Martin, known for her radical left-wing views and history of offensive social media posts, immediately warned DC editor Arianna Turtorro that her hiring would lead to a firestorm of criticism. She ominously declared, "as soon as you hire me, you're going to get between five and a hundred of the craziest people you've ever met in your life, screaming for my head and yours" <ref>Smart, Kendra (June 26, 2024). "Review: Harley Quinn #41". Dark Knight News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.</ref><ref>Epps, Justin (June 17, 2025). "Red Hood Is Leaving Batman as Gotham's Most Underrated Hero Will Soon Get His Own (18+) Series". ScreenRant. Retrieved September 11, 2025.</ref>.

In June 2025, DC Comics made the controversial decision to hire Gretchen Felker-Martin for the ongoing *Red Hood* series, intended for mature readers. Felker-Martin, known for her radical left-wing views and history of offensive social media posts, immediately warned DC editor Arianna Turtorro that her hiring would lead to a firestorm of criticism. She ominously declared, "as soon as you hire me, you're going to get between five and a hundred of the craziest people you've ever met in your life, screaming for my head and yours" <ref>Smart, Kendra (June 26, 2024). "Review: Harley Quinn #41". Dark Knight News.</ref><ref>Epps, Justin (June 17, 2025). "Red Hood Is Leaving Batman as Gotham's Most Underrated Hero Will Soon Get His Own (18+) Series". ScreenRant.</ref>.

Despite the warning, the announcement of Felker-Martin's hiring ignited fierce backlash from conservative circles, including Comicsgate, which has long opposed the politicization of comics. This community decried her hiring as part of the left-wing infiltration of the comic book industry, arguing that DC was prioritizing political correctness over storytelling. But it wasn’t just her hiring that sparked outrage — it was her toxic rhetoric and violent social media posts that made her an even more divisive figure.

Despite the warning, the announcement of Felker-Martin's hiring ignited fierce backlash from conservative circles, including Comicsgate, which has long opposed the politicization of comics. This community decried her hiring as part of the left-wing infiltration of the comic book industry, arguing that DC was prioritizing political correctness over storytelling. But it wasn’t just her hiring that sparked outrage — it was her toxic rhetoric and violent social media posts that made her an even more divisive figure.

In mid-September, 2025, this transgender author lost a lucrative deal with DC Comics following a series of inflammatory social media posts in which the author appeared to celebrate the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Gretchen  posted messages expressing approval of the shooting, including the remarks: "Hope the bullet's okay after touching Charlie Kirk" and "Thoughts and prayers you Nazi bitch".<ref>New York Post. September 16, 2025. "[https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/trans-author-loses-major-dc-comics-deal-after-spewing-hateful-comments-about-charlie-kirks-assassination/ Trans author loses major DC Comics deal after celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination]." Retrieved September 17, 2025.</ref>.

In mid-September, 2025, this transgender author lost a lucrative deal with DC Comics following a series of inflammatory social media posts in which the author appeared to celebrate the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Gretchen  posted messages expressing approval of the shooting, including the remarks: "Hope the bullet's okay after touching Charlie Kirk" and "Thoughts and prayers you Nazi bitch".<ref>New York Post. September 16, 2025. "[https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/trans-author-loses-major-dc-comics-deal-after-spewing-hateful-comments-about-charlie-kirks-assassination/ Trans author loses major DC Comics deal after celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination]." Retrieved September 17, 2025.</ref>.

These comments sparked immediate backlash across the political spectrum, with critics accusing the author of endorsing violence against political opponents. The remarks were particularly troubling given the context of the assassination and the climate of rising political polarization. In response to the uproar, DC Comics announced that they would sever ties with the author, stating that their views were "incompatible with the values of DC Comics" <ref>New York Post. September 16, 2025. "Trans author loses major DC Comics deal after celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination." Retrieved September 16, 2025.</ref>.

These comments sparked immediate backlash across the political spectrum, with critics accusing the author of endorsing violence against political opponents. The remarks were particularly troubling given the context of the assassination and the climate of rising political polarization. In response to the uproar, DC Comics announced that they would sever ties with the author, stating that their views were "incompatible with the values of DC Comics" <ref>New York Post. September 16, 2025. "Trans author loses major DC Comics deal after celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination." Retrieved September 17, 2025.</ref>.

The controversy surrounding the author's remarks echoed similar controversies in the comic book industry, where discussions of political and social issues often intersect with creative content. Critics of the author's posts, including conservative groups and free speech advocates, argued that such vitriolic rhetoric and celebration of violence had no place in public discourse or within the entertainment industry. The fallout from this event contributed to an ongoing debate about cancel culture, political correctness, and the role of social media in shaping the careers of public figures.

The controversy surrounding the author's remarks echoed similar controversies in the comic book industry, where discussions of political and social issues often intersect with creative content. Critics of the author's posts, including conservative groups and free speech advocates, argued that such vitriolic rhetoric and celebration of violence had no place in public discourse or within the entertainment industry. The fallout from this event contributed to an ongoing debate about cancel culture, political correctness, and the role of social media in shaping the careers of public figures.