DC Comics has canceled its newly launched Red Hood series following controversial social media remarks made by writer Gretchen Felker-Martin in response to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision to terminate the series was announced on the same day the first issue was released.
Kirk was shot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. In reaction to the news, Felker-Martin posted on social media: “Thoughts and prayers you Nazi b—-.” She followed up with another comment, saying, “Hope the bullet’s okay after touching Charlie Kirk.” The remarks led to the suspension of her Bluesky account and drew widespread backlash.
DC Comics responded swiftly. In a statement sent to comic book retailers, the publisher announced the immediate cancellation of Red Hood and offered credits for all unsold copies of the first issue. Although DC did not directly name Felker-Martin, the timing and content of their statement made the reason behind the cancellation apparent.
“At DC Comics, we place the highest value on our creators and community and affirm the right to peaceful, individual expression of personal viewpoints,” the company stated. “Posts or public comments that can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct.”
This incident is not without precedent. In 2018, DC canceled Border Town after writer Eric M. Esquivel faced abuse allegations. Earlier in 2025, the publisher also scrapped a reprint of The Sandman #8 due to misconduct allegations involving author Neil Gaiman.
The abrupt end of Red Hood has drawn disappointment, especially as early reviews of the series were positive. The cancellation also affects the rest of the creative team, who now face job losses through no fault of their own.
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