Fired DC Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin Doubles Down: Claims People Like Charlie Kirk are Not “Decent Human Beings Who Deserve Respect”

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According to reports, DC Comics has ended its collaboration with writer Gretchen Felker-Martin, who identifies as female but was born male. The Red Hood series, which Felker-Martin was working on, has been discontinued before it could release a second issue. In recent statements, Felker-Martin expressed no remorse about the situation.

DC Cuts Ties

According to recent reports, DC comics swiftly terminated the Red Hood series following a controversial social media post by Felker-Martin, which mocked conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and made inflammatory comments about law enforcement. Consequently, issues #2 and #3 were removed from circulation, and retailers were informed they would receive credit for Red Hood #1, including copies already sold.

DC Comics’ Editor-in-Chief, Marie Javins, reached out to Felker-Martin following the dissemination of the controversial remarks. She clarified that both DC and Warner Bros. distance themselves from comments that might be interpreted as advocating for harmful actions.

“Any kind of promotion of violence or harm is unacceptable,” Javins reportedly said.

With that, Felker-Martin’s DC career ended almost as quickly as it began.

The Writer Responds

Instead of backing down or retracting her statements, Felker-Martin has repeatedly reinforced them in various interviews regarding Charlie Kirk. In an interview with The Comics Journal, the author firmly stated: “I’ve heard Charlie Kirk make overtly racist remarks for years, and I have no regrets about my comments towards him.

In comments further reported by Cosmic Book News, Felker-Martin went even further.

In simple terms, Felker-Martin stated that the person’s passing didn’t seem particularly noteworthy to him. He was widely disliked online, often praised for his demise due to his continuous promotion of hate speech. When this individual died while spreading more bigotry as he usually did, Felker-Martin expressed no sympathy and even considered his life contemptible. This man had frequently advocated for people like Felker-Martin to be executed on TV and large platforms.

Charlie Kirk has never supported the idea of executing someone by stoning. This accusation is based on a misunderstanding of an old conversation where Kirk was responding to someone who was manipulatively interpreting scripture for personal gain. During this exchange, Kirk simply called attention to the inconsistency in that same passage, which also advocates for stoning as punishment for homosexuality – not because he endorses such a penalty but rather to show its contradictory nature.

Stephen King, a well-known bestselling author, had to issue an apology lately due to sharing unverified information on social media. He acknowledged that he had not checked the accuracy of the claim before sharing it with his vast number of followers.

As a discerning film critic, I stand firm in my stance that I hold no yearning for reconciliation with DC, having seen no signs of good faith from an entity that seemingly seeks to dignify individuals such as Charlie Kirk. In my eyes, these figures do not merit the slightest hint of respect.

Background on the Hiring

In 2024, DC editor Arianna Turturro contacted Felker-Martin regarding the possibility of writing Red Hood. As the writer put it, once he was hired, he would be surrounded by five to a hundred of the most eccentric individuals he had ever encountered, who would undoubtedly demand his and their own dismissal.

In spite of any reservations, DC pressed on with the project, assigning Felker-Martin to work alongside artist Jeff Spokes. It’s said that editors Rob Levin and Arianna Turturro had discussions expressing doubts about the project’s tone and potential internet debates, but the series continued regardless.

No Regrets, No Apologies

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I must confess that my recent posts about Kirk were an unwise outburst fueled by a lack of self-restraint. However, I stand firm in my assertion that the disdain I expressed was sincere and genuine. I don’t have any regrets about my words, and I continue to believe that respect for Kirk was unwarranted.

This statement solidifies the rift between DC and Felker-Martin, making it unlikely for the author’s tenure with the publishing house to continue. It’s uncertain if other publishers will venture to take the risk, but this controversy has undoubtedly left an indelible impact on the literary world.

The Fallout

Supporters of Red Hood were given just one installment of what was intended as an ongoing series. This unique issue could develop into something intriguing – a standalone comic forever associated with debate among collectors. On the other hand, merchants are currently handling returns for editions that proved difficult to sell.

For DC, this incident serves as a stark lesson about how swiftly creator’s online actions can escalate into a public relations crisis that harms their brand. For Felker-Martin, it marks a deeply personal mission, one that has already resulted in job loss and potentially limited future prospects in mainstream comics.

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2025-09-13 18:57