DC Comics Trans Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin Celebrates Death Of Charlie Kirk

A well-known conservative figure named Charlie Kirk lost his life during an event at a university in Utah today. However, a comic book author named Gretchen Felker-Martin publicly expressed joy over Kirk’s passing on various social media platforms. This controversial statement has sparked discussions and concerns among many people.

Regarding the recent announcement about Felker-Martin taking on a new “Red Hood” series at DC Comics (previously known for writing “Harley Quinn”), he reacted playfully to the news of Kirk’s assassination.

In a recent post on BlueSky, she expressed: “Wishing you well, Nazi sympathizer… I hope the bullet’s unscathed after encountering Charlie.

Felker-Martin’s DC Comics Work

In June 2024, Felker-Martin authored a short story for issue #41 of Harley Quinn. Exactly a year later, in June 2025, DC Comics revealed that she would be the primary creator of a new adult-oriented Red Hood comic series.

She is a transgender writer and uses she/her pronouns.

Reaction

Criticism is being directed at DC Comics following comments made recently, with conservative communities leading the charge. These remarks may also lead to increased examination of DC Comics, as they have previously faced criticism for the political views expressed by their creators and leadership, which has affected fans, sales, and the characters themselves.

Currently, neither DC Comics nor Warner Bros. Discovery have issued a response regarding the statements made by Felker-Martin.

Latest Update on Charlie Kirk assasination

At Utah Valley University in Orem, conservative activist Charlie Kirk tragically lost his life during an event he was hosting. Later, President Donald Trump verified Kirk’s passing through posts on Truth Social.

At the event, footage reveals Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, suddenly falling due to a gunshot wound, and there appears to be blood on his neck. Later, during a press briefing, Utah Governor Spencer Cox described the incident as an “apparent political assassination.

Law enforcement has apprehended an individual who is being closely investigated, and a high-ranking FBI officer informed NBC News that they believe this individual to be the gunman responsible for the shooting.

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2025-09-11 03:03