DC Comics delivered swift justice by canceling a transgender author’s comic series after she celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, proving that even woke corporations have limits when it comes to promoting political violence.
DC Takes Decisive Action Against Violence Promotion
DC Comics Editor-in-Chief Marie Javins personally called Gretchen Felker-Martin on September 10, 2025, to inform her that the Red Hood series was canceled immediately. The decision came just one day after the first issue’s release and directly followed Felker-Martin’s social media posts celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassination. DC’s official statement cited the author’s “promotion of violence or harm” as completely unacceptable, marking a rare instance of corporate accountability in the entertainment industry.
Author Shows No Remorse for Hateful Comments
Rather than apologizing for her inflammatory remarks about Kirk’s death, Felker-Martin doubled down on her position during interviews with The Comics Journal. She stated she had “no regrets” about her comments and criticized DC’s decision as hypocritical. The transgender horror author, known for her controversial novel “Manhunt,” accused the publisher of applying different standards to marginalized creators while tolerating what she claimed were similar controversies from other writers.
Corporate Hypocrisy Exposed in Publishing Industry
Felker-Martin’s hiring in June 2025 represented DC’s continued push for diverse voices in comics, part of the broader woke agenda that has infiltrated entertainment. The company’s swift cancellation decision reveals the limits of even progressive corporations when faced with explicit violence promotion. DC credited retailers for unsold copies and canceled all future issues, demonstrating the financial and reputational risks companies face when ideology meets marketplace reality.
Conservative Values Vindicated by Market Response
The incident highlights how conservative principles of decency and respect for human life ultimately prevail, even in liberal-dominated industries. While progressive activists like Roxane Gay condemned DC’s decision as an attack on free speech, the company’s action shows that celebrating political assassination crosses fundamental moral boundaries. This serves as a warning to other creators who mistake corporate diversity initiatives for license to promote violence against conservatives and traditional values.
