The character was created by milestone comics founders dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek t. Static in his own cartoon, static shock as part of this, its important to note there was a comic published in 2010, long after milestone comics ceased, called milestone forever which was designed to detail the final fates of the milestone launch characters prior to. Virgil embarks upon new adventures in a new high school and a new internship at s. Joseph illidge discusses the upcoming static shock series from warner bros. An new ongoing static series was announced in 2010, but delayed, and, post mcduffies death, canceled. Static shock 2000 animated static and gear a normal teenage boy named virgil hawkins hangs out with the wrong crowd and goes to a gang fight but, police break it up by throwing an experimental. Static shock is an american superhero animated television series based on the milestone mediadc comics superhero static. Washington iii, with art by brian oconnell and shawn martinbrough.
Static is a comic book following an original character from dc comics milestone comics imprint, created by dwayne mcduffie and john paul leon. Virgil, an africanamerican, is a relatable character for many tweens. Dwayne mcduffie was an american writer of comic books and television. But this issue brings something different to the table that we could use more of. Also static i believe is around mid tier like around things level. The title character, a teen with electrical powers, was a modern take on spiderman. This post is to clarify some comments a made on facebook, which were picked up by bleeding cool news about why i left the comic book series static shock which was one of the 52 titles that were part of dc comics much celebrated relaunch last fall. A new 52 series starring static, first written by scott mcdaniel and john rozum. The show revolves around virgil hawkins, an africanamerican boy, who uses the secret identity of static after exposure to a mutagen gas during a gang. Washington iii and artists john paul leon and denys cowan masterminding virgils formative story arcs.
Find the value of the dc comic static shock volume 1. Why do so many black superheroes have electricity powers. Twentyfive years after its debut, milestone media the comic book company which focused on diversity on and behind the page is set to return with a new line of titles from dc entertainment. The comments were made in a milestone specific group and were meant more to shed light on my feelings about the missed opportunity to. A mysterious tragedy forces the hawkins family to relocate from dakota to new york city. The series lasted for 45 issues, from june, 1993 to march, 1997. Continued from static 1993 series static is a fictional character, a comic book superhero published by dc comics and a member of the teen titans. But some classics include hot streak, talon, puff, rubberband man, and ebon.
Comic shops enter zip code indie bookstores enter zip code a special oneshot paying homage to dwayne mcduffie and the world of milestone media, with tribute material from milestone cofounder denys cowan and other milestone alumni. Dc wanted static shock to succeed as much as anyone did. It isnt incredibly violent and bloody, it is something that all age groups could really enjoy, and it is fun and hip without really trying. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Static is hot on piranhas trail, but will he be able to stop piranha from building his metahuman army. As static, he dons a new uniform and establishes a new secret headquarters. Looks like the next year is going to be amazing for static.
The brilliant, slightly awkward high school student virgil hawkins transforms into the cocky electromagnetic hero static. But when the suitor turns out to be puff, of the villainous duo puff and coil, static is drawn into a trap when puff transforms herself into a corrosive gas. The static shock liveaction movie posted on 0225 at 10. The pale mans true allegiance is revealed, and a foe from statics past has returned and hes brought his latest qjuice creation. But is he ready to take on the new villains who lurk in new york citys underworld.
Static runs into the beguiling superteen dusk, who has a unique concept of justice. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. And honestly, to my ever lasting shame, i cant remember the majority of their names. The complete third season is a short but great collection of allages superheroing that provides some welcome diversity to the dc animated universe. Apr 18, 2018 if you happen to not be familiar with static shock, the character, which originated in milestone comics, an independentlyowned dc comics imprint but is perhaps best remembered by some from the.
Part of statics appeal is that he is the most funhaving superhero in the milestone universe, let alone in dakota city, with maybe icons sidekick, rocket, coming. Jun 01, 2011 comic book resources doug zawisza jun 4, 2011 fans of static are certain to be pleased with this issue, but comic readers who happen across this book as their introduction to static might not find this book climbing to the tops of their mustreread lists. Cartoon amazo couldnt even handle solomon grundy cause he was revived by magic. The series follows high school student virgil ovid hawkins who gains a variety of electromagnetic powers when doused with an experimental chemical. Its rare when the best episodes of a show are those with guest stars, but thats true in this case, as the other heroes expand static s universe and make clear his unique position. The pale mans true allegiance is revealed, and a foe from static s past has returned and hes brought his latest qjuice creation. Washington iii and a young john paul leon, static was for many the flagship title of the 90s publisher milestone. Hes in the main roster of young justice s3 and also returning to comics. The complete first season while i liked icon better because of the lead female character, the milestone comic static, launched in 1993, was more fun. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Jan 22, 2012 static shock was cancelled, in my opinion, because it wasnt a good comic book. Static shock comic books 2011 series all regular issues are out of stock. His notable works included creating the animated series static shock, writing and producing the animated series justice league unlimited, and cofounding the comic book company milestone media.
Static shock comic read static shock comic online in. I was listening to the static theme song and i just remembered back in high school my school had a super hero day within our spirit week and i came in dressed as static and no one knew who the hell i was. Writer matt wayne has helped give milestone media and dc comics character static his signature voice on a number of projects like the static shock animated series and various comics like static. But some classics include hot streak, talon, puff, rubberband man, and. Sep, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Static goes on the offensive and tracks down the lethal slate gang, forcing a final showdown with the inhuman assassin virule. Its rare when the best episodes of a show are those with guest stars, but thats true in this case, as the other heroes expand statics universe and make clear his unique position. But this precocious, quippy teen powerhouse actually has his roots in milestone media, that maverick comic book company launched by. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. As a part of the acclaimed dc comicsthe new 52 event of septe.
The fourth issue of statics title kicks off with static fighting what looks like a new, but oddly familiarlooking, foe with a metallic, steel bladelike body named guillotina static always did seem to go for punnythemeappropriate names for his foes. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Virgil hawkins was a kid given amazing abilities, struggling with how to use them well while. Eyeing jaden smith for static shock digital series. Static shock, an ongoing series from hudlin and kyle baker, focusing on 14yearold virgil hawkins, a kid with a love of comics and science who develops dazzling, electric superpowers duo, a new. After five years, we had a subway value meal, two scholastic book. If you happen to not be familiar with static shock, the character, which originated in milestone comics, an independentlyowned dc comics imprint but is. Virgil ovid hawkins is a member of a fictional subspecies of humans with superhuman abilities known as metahumans. Dc to relaunch milestone universe with 2018s earth m.
Static shock seems really under the radar to me and was a complete why the heck not purchase. Man, i know there are a lot of villains in the comic book worlds but i will say right now, static had some of the most interesting. It is the characters first solo series outside of the milestone imprint which originally ended in 1997 and was later properly put to rest in 2010. Mcduffie saw a severe underrepresentation in comic books for minorities, particularly. Sep 07, 2011 static shock seems really under the radar to me and was a complete why the heck not purchase. Much like the original comic book, static shock mixed your usual superhero adventures with more shocking material, such as racism, gang activities, and a lot more drama than kids were subjected to in their. Based on a comic by milestone media, static shock was the brainchild of a group of writers and artists looking to give the legion of superheroes some diversity. Comic book resources doug zawisza jun 4, 2011 fans of static are certain to be pleased with this issue, but comic readers who happen across this book as their introduction to static might not find this book climbing to the tops of their mustreread lists. My memories of static shock comic books vs the world. It is the characters first solo series outside of the milestone imprint which originally ended in 1997 and was. Static tries to track down dusk, while thousands of rioters erupt from within the projects. Static began life at milestone comics, and eventually became a dc character. Milestones static shock is finally coming back to comics. Static learns that someones been spraying mash notes to him throughout dakota.
Dc collectibles comics icons static shock deluxe action figure. Static shock comic read static shock comic online in high. If it had been, people would have stuck with it, just as they have with animal man, who is a clist character elevated by the talents of its creative team being allowed to do what they do best. It wasnt until later when i found out the static character was actually over ten years old, having been created back in the 1990s. Nov 03, 2015 it wasnt until later when i found out the static character was actually over ten years old, having been created back in the 1990s. Static shock was the first time that a teenage africanamerican superhero was the titular character of their own broadcast animation series, and had some alterations from the original comic book because it was oriented to a preteen audience.
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