DC Comics Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin Mocks Charlie Kirk Shooting, Claims Police Aren’t People

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The startling report of conservative activist Charlie Kirk being shot at an event in Utah has echoed nationwide. One particularly concerning reaction emerged from the entertainment industry. Gretchen Felker-Martin, a person who identifies as female and is writing a Red Hood comic book for DC Comics after transitioning from male, publicly made insensitive comments about Kirk’s shooting incident and also made offensive statements towards police officers, stating they aren’t considered people.

In simpler terms, a writer for DC publicly made fun of Charlie Kirk shortly following his fatal shooting, which has sparked significant concerns about the judgment within DC, Warner Bros. Discovery, and the wider culture that influences their creative employees’ behavior.

Mocking Kirk’s Death

Rather than expressing compassion, constructive criticism, or remaining silent, Felker-Martin mocked the news of Kirk’s shooting openly.

On social media, the DC writer wrote: “Thoughts and prayers you Nazi b***h.”

After this, another post was made that mockingly asked: “I hope the bullet is fine after coming into contact with Charlie Kirk.

Instead of focusing on the specifics of Kirk’s political stances, these comments were actually expressions of jubilation over an act of deadly violence committed against a man who was a father to young children.

Comments About Police

That same day, Felker-Martin similarly took aim at law enforcement, alluding to a scene in the forthcoming Red Hood comics.

Felker-Martin mentioned that he often noticed people buying Red Hood #1 comics, and for a long time, he couldn’t understand the appeal until he remembered the opening scene involves several police officers showing fear. Personally, he doesn’t view these individuals as typical people.

It’s quite astonishing for an individual associated with a major global comics publisher to engage in such behavior: they glorify violent themes in their work, yet dehumanize actual groups of people, including civil servants, in the process.

Who is Gretchen Felker-Martin?

Initially, Felker-Martin rose to fame in the realm of horror literature. Their inaugural novel, Manhunt (2022), received widespread attention and was included in numerous “Year’s Best” selections. The subsequent release, Cuckoo (2024), found its place on the USA Today bestseller list. Felker-Martin is recognized for their extreme horror writing that incorporates elements of body horror and identity politics, garnering a loyal fanbase among progressive literary communities.

Apart from writing novels, Felker-Martin has also worked as a critic and essayist, particularly focusing on horror films. In 2024, Felker-Martin was chosen by DC Comics to write a short story for Harley Quinn #41. This opportunity then paved the way for a more prominent task: penning an entire Red Hood series on a mature-readers platform under DC’s new “All In” imprint.

The Red Hood Series

In the summer of 2025, the highly anticipated Red Hood series by Felker-Martin was announced as a hardboiled, noir-style story. Leaving Gotham City and Batman behind, Jason Todd embarks on a new journey in the crime-ridden city of New Angelique. This gripping tale is expected to feature elements of sweat, bloodshed, and gunpowder residue. The narrative promises to delve into themes of physical and mental torment, with a city that appears to be rotting from within.

The project is being positioned as one of the centerpieces of DC’s new adult line.

This is the writer of Red Hood #1 by @DCOfficial, released today.

It’s long past time to flush the trash creators out of comics.

Enough is enough.

— Gabe Hernandez (@MrGabeHernandez) September 10, 2025

As a dedicated cinema enthusiast, I’ve always prided myself on staying immersed in the vast world of comic book lore. However, when it comes to Jason Todd stories, I’ve chosen a different path – intentionally steering clear of them due to lack of interest in continuity. This approach initially raised some eyebrows among seasoned DC fans, but recent comments about Kirk and law enforcement have certainly stirred up more than just curiosity; they’ve sparked outrage.

Why This Matters

As a movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase it like this: It’s not merely about controversial tweets when a writer for DC comics mocks the demise of Charlie Kirk and belittles police officers. Instead, it’s about a person in a position of trust, shaping one of DC’s iconic characters, publicly celebrating the death of a political advocate and trivializing law enforcement as less than human.

For DC Comics, this presents a crucial decision: Will they support a writer who disparages Charlie Kirk’s death and dehumanizes police officers, or will they acknowledge that a boundary has been crossed?

Violence should never be condoned or glorified, regardless of the party involved. If it’s unacceptable for one group, then it’s unacceptable for all. For publishers to maintain their credibility with readers, they must uphold this principle consistently.

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2025-09-11 02:57