Posted on 09/11/2025 8:13:26 AM PDT by ducttape45
By now, we're sure you've heard the news that Charlie Kirk, an influential conservative activist and a close ally of United States President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at an event at a university in Utah.
While responding to a question about gun violence in the U.S., a single bullet struck Kirk in the neck, and he later died after being taken to the hospital. His wife and two children were at the scene, but no one else was injured.
Kirk was a controversial figure, but those on the left and right are in agreement that violence like this is never the answer. The shooter, meanwhile, remains at large.
Yesterday saw the release of Red Hood #1 from DC Comics. Written by transgender author Gretchen Felker-Martin, the series launched to a mixed response, but looked set to be a fresh start for Jason Todd in the DC Universe. However, it's now been cancelled after just one issue due to the writer's comments on Kirk's shooting.
In the immediate aftermath, and before Kirk's death, Felker-Martin wrote, "Thoughts and prayers, you Nazi bitch." She later added, "Hope the bullet's okay after touching Charlie Kirk."
In a statement to retailers from DC Comics, it was confirmed that the monthly series, which was set to follow Red Hood and Huntress as they relocate to Louisiana, will not release its solicited second and third issues.
"DC Comics cancels existing orders for Red Hood #2 and Red Hood #3, and any orders for future issues of the series," the publisher confirmed. "DC Comics will credit retailers for all invoiced copies of Red Hood #1, inclusive of copies that may have already been sold."
Popverse reached out to DC Comics and was told, "At DC Comics, we place the highest value on our creators and community and affirm the right to peaceful, individual expression of personal viewpoints. Posts or public comments that can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct."
Red Hood #2 was scheduled for release on October 2, with the third issue set to follow on November 12. Felker-Martin was the writer, with Jeff Spokes as the interior artist and Taurin Clarke as the comic's main cover artist. The comic was rated 17+.
Whether DC Comics will continue the series with a new writer or relaunch Red Hood with a new creative team somewhere down the line remains to be seen. Either way, Felker-Martin's time as a writer in the DC Universe is likely at an end.
Not according to Congressional Democrats...
Axios via MSN (7/7/2025): "There needs to be blood": Democrats' voters tell them to "get shot" in Trump resistance push
Excerpt:
At town halls in their districts and in one-on-one meetings with constituents and activists, Democratic members of Congress are facing a growing thrum of demands to break the rules, fight dirty — and not be afraid to get hurt.
Why it matters: House Democrats told Axios they see a growing anger among their base that has, in some cases, morphed into a disregard for American institutions, political traditions and even the rule of law...
What we're hearing: The grassroots wants more. "Some of them have suggested ... what we really need to do is be willing to get shot" when visiting ICE facilities or federal agencies, a third House Democrat told Axios...
A fourth House Democrat said constituents have told them "civility isn't working" and to prepare for "violence ... to fight to protect our democracy."
Zoom in: Many lawmakers said these voters tend to be white, well-educated and live in upscale suburban or urban neighborhoods.
"What I have seen is a demand that we get ourselves arrested intentionally or allow ourselves to be victims of violence, and ... a lot of times that's coming from economically very secure white people," said an eighth House Democrat...
The bottom line: "The expectations aren't just unreal. They're dangerous," the eighth House Democrat said.
They not only told us WHAT they were going to do, they told us WHO was going to do it.
-PJ
😮😲 🤢🤢 🤮🤮
It’s a fat ugly dude with lipstick and moobs ...
I don’t know much about the comic book industry. Are most the creators and readers leftists? Why?
Why are they so woke?; do they think their audience appreciates that?
This is not true. Kirk opinions are mainstream and not controversial. Also, the left does encourage violence to stop speech they don't like.
I was hungry but that photo killed my appetite literally.
Very true. I haven’t collected comics in decades now, but it was going downhill for many, many years.
Egads man, warn us before posting something like that!
Treat them no better than you would a hamas neighbor.
Pretty much. I remember a screenshot of Mockingbird I saw and she had a t-shirt on that read, and I paraphrase cuz I can’t remember that exact words, “Ask me about my feminist views.” Then when DC had Superman’s son become a homosexual, that was pretty much the nail in the coffin.
Very good point to make. Thanks for highlighting that.
DC comics is demonic anyway. Along with Marvel.
YEP
HELP. WE NEED EYE WASH IMMEDIATELY.
Speaking of Maureen Dowd……
(HELP. WE NEED EYE WASH IMMEDIATELY)
For sure!!
Strangely, this may make this comic rare and valuable not long in the future as its press run is likely small and being recalled.
Is that what customers want?
“Kirk was a controversial figure.”
THIS is why I HATE the left. Controversial?
Why? Because YOU don’t agree with him? Why aren’t YOU Controversial?
Pigs.
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