Rules For Thee But Not For Me

DC Comics is now dealing with the fallout of the oldest corporate maxim: "Rules For Thee But Not For Me." The company is facing a massive double standard controversy over the selective enforcement of its own policy regarding "hostility or violence," and it's leading to trouble for their reputation. In this video, we dive deep into two shocking incidents: The immediate firing of writer Gretchen Felker-Martin (GFM) over controversial social media words, and the subsequent silence from DC Comics regarding high-profile creator DWJ's sketch depicting Batman choking a uniformed ICE agent. DC's rule is clear: posts or public comments that can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC's standards of conduct. So why was the Red Hood series canceled over words, while art depicting graphic violence against a federal law enforcement officer goes unaddressed? We break down the two cases, compare the policy violations side-by-side, and speculate on the corporate reasons behind the inconsistency. Is DC's policy about genuine ethics, or is it just a weapon used for political convenience against "expendable" creators?=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. =========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe =========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work =========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEb Stitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD =========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform =========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1 ✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinions Intro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993 Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863 Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support. Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #Batman #RedHood #DCControversy #ComicBookNews #DoubleStandard #DCComicsPolicy #GretchenFelkerMartin #DWJ #AbsoluteBatman #ICEAgent #ComicIndustry #FandomNews #CorporateHypocrisy #ViolenceInComics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com