Following Death Threats Over BATMAN #50, Writer Tom King Was Assigned A Bodyguard For SDCC

Following Death Threats Over BATMAN #50, Writer Tom King Was Assigned A Bodyguard For SDCC

To the disappointment of fans, Batman #50 didn't see Bruce and Selina tie the knot. And in response far too many death threats were sent to Tom King, causing the writer to be assigned a bodyguard for SDCC.

By VHernandez - Jul 19, 2018 11:07 AM EST
Filed Under: DC Comics
Unfortunately, it's become too common for folks to receive threats over controversial creative decisions, and now comic book writer Tom King has become the latest target of rabid "fans" following the release of Batman #50.

In the 50th issue of Batman, King decided to conclude the highly anticipated wedding between Selina Kyle and Bruce Wayne's by having the two costumed heroes split up, a decision that didn't make all readers happy. So, as you can imagine, the writer was met with a lot of criticism. 

However, while some certainly expressed their displeasure in a calm and reasonable fashion, far too many took things too far by sending death threats. As a result, Tom King was assigned a bodyguard for this week's Comic-Con, just in case anyone tries to act on their threat.

Thankfully, it looks like King isn't letting the pressure ruin his SDCC experience, for a Twitter post from the writer sees him make some fun remarks about his situation.


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Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 7/19/2018, 11:33 AM
lol, if you know a thing or two about King's past, this is actually hilarious! :P
C'mon Tom, even OnSlott was doing fine after ASM #700, you're CIA!!
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 7/19/2018, 11:33 AM
Get a life, NERDS!
cotton
cotton - 7/23/2018, 7:20 PM
@SpideyPuffsMJ - seriously death threats over a comic, so freaking sad!!
Desrow
Desrow - 7/19/2018, 11:34 AM
When he say "they" he means the SDCC or DC??
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