On the same day, I was inspired by a new Batman Red hood DC Comics, a hit store for the comic series, has announced that it is canceling all future issues, citing a social media post from author Gretchen Verker Martin about the filming of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
On September 10th, transgender Felker Martin posted on her now-deactivated blueski account.
Felker Martin’s hostility towards Kirk stems from his voice’s opposition to transgender rights and gender maintenance care.Psychological delusions” and “lies,” and his appeal to conservatives on university campuses, to report professors promoting so-called “gender ideology.” New York Times.
Kirk’s death and Felker Martin’s post coincided with the release of the new issue on September 10th Red hood She was scheduled to be author until December 2026.
Charged as DC’s first in-universe title for readers over 17, the series was set to follow former Robin-turned-Ancelo Jason Todd (Red Hood), and Helena Bertinelli (Huntress), who has moved to Louisiana and faces a new threat. As of September 10th, the retailer had ordered three issues, with the next two scheduled for October 2nd and November 12th.
According to PopverseDC Comics not only cancels all future issues, but also offers retailer’s first problem order credit, even if the copy is already on sale to customers.
“D.C. Comics places the highest value on creators and the community and confirms the right to peaceful and individual expressions of personal perspectives,” the company said in a statement. “Posts or public comments that can be considered to promote hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct.”
The unnamed source said Hollywood Reporter Felker Martin’s post about Kirk was “the last straw that broke the camel’s back” rather than the only reason for her shooting. Comic Journal She previously referred to the Israeli government as “fascists,” comparing Zionism to “full Nazism,” and reported that she had been criticized for making off-colour “jokes,” including “attacking as the most principled and defensible.” [Osama bin Laden] I’ve done it so far. ”
Anti-trans activists were also seized in a scene from Felker Martin’s novel Manhunt -Reportedly Adaptation In the case of TV by trans director Lily Wachowski – JK Rowling died when her castle was set on fire and collapsed.
Felker Martin said Comic Journal Despite backlash over her past comments, none of these issues were raised when DC editor Arianna Turturro, who is also transgender, first discussed it. Red hood Her and the project.
“We had a conversation about it and said, ‘As soon as you hired me, I’m screaming my head and your head among the five to 100 of the craziest people you’ve met in your life,” Felker Martin said.
Felker-Martin said DC has not imposed any explicit restrictions on her public comments or social media posts. A company spokesman retorted that all creators will receive written guidelines for social media use. This is a point confirmed by two other DC creators.
After her Red hood The announcement said Felker Martin was targeted by the far-right Comic Gate movement against comic diversity, including hiring creators of racial, sexual and gender minorities. She also faced criticism of comments about Israeli military action in Gaza on October 7, 2023, following the attacks on Israeli civilians and Hamas.
Amidst the critics, editors Arianna Turturro and Rob Levin called Felker-Martin to warn of “internal hesitation” about continuing the series. A DC spokesperson said Comic Journal The call was intended to encourage her to keep an eye on the tone of social media. Felker Martin said he followed the request until Kirk killed him on September 10th.
Velker Martin, who called Kirk a “assault” and said he was emptied his inflammatory remarks, said he had admitted “impulsive poor control.”
“I thought it was another moment, but of course I’d known [that it would be a problem for DC]and, of course, as soon as I said, I knew,” she said – refuses to apologise, insisting that she has “no regrets.”
After her post about Kirk, Felker Martin said DC Editor-in-Chief Marie Javins called to let her know Red hood The series was cancelled and DC and parent company Warner Bros. were unable to support her, citing concerns that she “promotes violence and harm.” A DC spokesman confirmed that Javins was among the few people who brought the news.
Screenshots of Felker-Martin’s social media posts The boundary towards comics It appears to indicate that he posted about receiving a call from an executive with Warner Bros. Felker-Martin wrote that the executive cried out to her, adding, “They were very hoping for a Globel apology.”
Screenshots obtained in The boundary towards comics It shows Felker Martin posting about calls from Warner Bros. executives.
Felker Martin said Comic Journal She believes DC Comics views her as a “disposable person.”
“Frankly, I feel they are interested in my cache as a horror writer of violations,” she said. “And the moment they were politically disadvantaged, they cut off and ran.”
“Frankly, I feel they were interested in my cache as a horror writer of violations,” she said. “And the moment they were politically disadvantaged, they cut off and ran.”
Felker-Martin added that she would refuse even if DC offered future jobs.
“I don’t want to be part of an organization that wants to pretend that people like Charlie Kirk are decent people worthy of respect.”
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