DC Comics Cancels “Red hood” Ongoing Series, Offers Refunds after Creator Controversy
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DC Comics has cancelled all future issues of the newly launched “Red Hood” ongoing comic book series and is offering full refunds for the first issue, including copies already sold to customers. The cancellation comes on the same day the first issue was released in comic book stores, september 10, 2025. This decision follows controversy surrounding statements made by writer Gretchen Felker-Martin.
Series Premise and Initial Solicitation
“Red Hood” was announced in July 2025 as DC’s first ongoing series rated for mature readers (17+) set within the main DC Universe. https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-dc-batman-jason-todd-red-hood-huntress-new-series-2025 The series centered on Jason Todd, the former Robin known as Red Hood, and Helena Bertinelli, the Huntress, as they relocated to Louisiana and encountered various conflicts. Three issues had been solicited for retailer orders,with issue #1 released on September 10,2025. Issues #2 and #3 were scheduled for release on October 2, 2025, and November 12, 2025, respectively. Jeff Spokes was slated as the interior artist, and Taurin Clarke as the primary cover artist.
Cancellation Proclamation and Retailer Credit
In a statement sent to retailers on September 10, 2025, DC announced the cancellation of issues #2 and #3, and also any future issues of the series. The statement also confirmed that retailers would receive credit for all invoiced copies of “Red hood” #1, even those already sold.
“DC Comics cancels existing orders for Red Hood #2 and Red Hood #3,and any orders for future issues of the series. DC Comics will credit retailers for all invoiced copies of Red Hood #1, inclusive of copies that may have already been sold.”
DC’s Statement Regarding the Cancellation
When questioned about the reasons for the cancellation,DC Comics released a statement emphasizing the importance of respectful discourse and adherence to company standards.
“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.”
while DC did not explicitly name Gretchen Felker-Martin in their statement, the timing of the announcement strongly suggests a connection to public controversy surrounding the writer’s online statements. News outlets have reported that Felker-Martin made comments on social media that were perceived as promoting hostility and violence.https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-dc-batman-jason-todd-red-hood-huntress-new-series-2025
Implications and Future Outlook
the cancellation of “Red Hood” marks a notable event, notably given its intended positioning as DC’s first mature-audience ongoing series within the main DC Universe. The situation highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by creators regarding their public statements and the potential consequences for their work. It remains to be seen how DC will proceed with similar mature-audience projects in the future and what impact this decision will have on creator freedom of expression within the company.