Recently DC Comics came under some serious backlash over a variant cover art for Batgirl #41. The cover was drawn by artist Rafael Abuquerqu, looking at the cover Batgirl is in tears as the Joker is touching her cheek and pointing the gun downwards.  This image struck a nerve with many fans men and women alike. Many find the image way too disturbing and reminds them of violence of sexual nature. Abuquerqu issued a statement on the backlash: