I rarely chime in on anything, but I gotta say that I was really REALLY bummed to find out that this happened. I hadnt really been into a book like Rat Queens since the first go 'round of Runaways.............yes I love it THAT much. So to hear Roc was off the book, I immediately was in the "what the hell, I mean has there been a trial, is there video, how the hell do we know he's guilty" camp. But after giving it a swirl or two in my mind I came to your exact conclusion Solar. Being what the book is I dont really think there were many (if any) options other than letting Roc go.
"It's a book about strong, independent women"
Having an alleged domestic abuser drawing it would be a bit past ironic and more towards insulting for some I would think.
Still will buy the book for as long as its on the racks. Hope nothing but the best for Wiebe, Roc and his wife.