Static shock comic book characters

Static was one of the flagship characters of milestone media, making his comic book debut in 1993. Static learns that someones been spraying mash notes to him throughout dakota. 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. The surprising success of the static shock cartoon renewed interest in the original static comic book. Daisy watkins, an up and coming news reporter, goes to dakota city to to discover the name of a superpowered teenage vigilante. The first six episodes of the emmy and humanitas awardwinning animated series static shock 20002004 are collected on this single disc compilation. Virgil embarks upon new adventures in a new high school and a new internship at s. Cartoon amazo couldnt even handle solomon grundy cause he was revived by magic. Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia in this recap by hector navarro.

Static shock volume 1 supercharged trade paperback dc comics new 52 static shock vol. As a kid, robert was a big admirer of the superhero soul power and bought the heros comic book. Jun 01, 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. The brilliant, slightly awkward high school student virgil hawkins transforms into the cocky electromagnetic hero static.

Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Marcus williams static this dope design comes from illustrator and tuskegee heirs creator marcus williams. Jul 11, 2018 last fall, dc comics announced that the milestone imprint would relaunch as earthm beginning with four titles including static shock sometime this spring. Crossing over from his own show, static guested on justice league unlimited. 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. Rebirth of the cool, a sequel to the original series. While highly gifted student with a particular interest in. Feb, 2020 static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia in this recap by hector navarro. Villains from the cartoon and comic series, static shock. Its so cool, with action, animation and funny dialogues. Also static i believe is around mid tier like around things level.

With the explosion, he gained superpowers to control electricity. Nightingale unknown comic book characters database wiki. Virgil hawkins was exposed to a mutagenic gas that swept his city of dakota, which gave him and other bang babies superpowers. Although both characters are part of the dc comics universe and possess electrical abilities, theyre not the same or even related. Static shock is an american animated television series based on the milestone mediadc comics superhero static. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue. Black characters dc comics characters iconic characters comic book characters black lightning static shock character art character design black love art fantasy comics drawology101. Static shock was cancelled, in my opinion, because it wasnt a good comic book. Whats the difference between black lightning and static shock. Static shock, an ongoing series from hudlin and legendary artist kyle baker, will reimagine the imprints most popular character. Today, at new york comic con, dc publisher jim lee. Static, real name virgil hawkins, is a character from milestone media that was later published by dc comics. But this precocious, quippy teen powerhouse actually has his roots in milestone media, that maverick comic book company launched by a group of talented black writers and artists, the most famous of whom is the late, great dwayne mcduffie.

Its a fan adaptation of dwayne mcduffies comic book and television series. What you are about to read is the definitive list of the 100 greatest black comic book superheroesvillains of alltimeall ranked. We finally have details on the rebirth of milestone media. Unknown comic book characters database wiki is a fandom. Animation was extremely popular for comic book characters in the decade and warner bros. Static says aquagirl can breath under water, but then cyborg makes these wires wrap around static and says they cant survive a massive electrical shock. Washington iii, with art by brian oconnell and shawn martinbrough.

Revealed in the comics, tarmacks real name was charles bell. In the late 1990s, static was one of the milestone characters pitched for an animated series. Adapted from the muchlauded milestone comics title by dwayne mcduffie, the series deviates slightly in awkward high schooler virgil hawkinss transformation into electrically charged superhero static another change is the fact that. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. The comics were aimed at a slightly older audience, so the. Everything you didnt know about static shock syfy wire. Supercharged the new by scott mcdaniel part of the dc universe reboot which incorporates a more diverse cast of characters read book static shock author scott mcdaniel, john rozum, et al. Jan 22, 2012 static shock did not get cancelled because dc has some racist motivation against minority characters, or the milestone characters. As a part of the acclaimed dc comicsthe new 52 event of septe. Thats a question many people ask themselves or others. Last fall, dc comics announced that the milestone imprint would relaunch as earthm beginning with four titles including static shock sometime. Static shock proved kids can handle politics with their.

A list of dc animated universe characters who first became prominent in static shock. But virgil wasnt the only person that had been affected by the big bang. He greatly regretted the day his mother made him throw them away. Feb 14, 2019 nearly two decades ago, the kids wb added static shock to its lineup and opened up a new corner of the dc animated universe. Nightingale, real name gail, was a member of the nightbreed. In response, milestone via dc comics published a 2001 miniseries, static shock. Static is a a comic book following an original character from dc comics milestone comics imprint, created by dwayne mcduffie and john paul leon. Odds are good that you first heard of static by way of his television cartoon on the kids wb.

With stefan dezil, nadine malouf, christina wren, garencha altidor. They have appeared in batman beyond, justice league unlimited, and the moviecomic book adaptation of batman beyond return of the joker. Static would later be absorbed into dcs main comic book universe following the events of final crisis. He previously miles morales in the 120th episode of death battle, miles morales vs static. The series lasted for 45 issues, from june, 1993 to march, 1997. Virgil hawkins is a boy who have been affected by a strange nuclear cloud called the big bang. See more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock and comic book characters. Milestone will relaunch as earthm, a new dc comics popup imprint launching this spring, beginning with four titles including static shock.

First of all, they dont live in the same city static shock is in dakota city. What set static shock apart from many other childrens series from the early 2000s is, much like the original milestone comic books, it was unapologetic with its social commentary. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. 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. As a result of accidental exposure to an experimental mutagen in an event known as the big bang, he gained the ability to control and manipulate electromagnetism, and uses these powers to become a superhero named static. The son of social worker robert hawkins, losing his mother to gang violence, virgil ovid hawkins is high school student in dakota city. Static shock is returning to dc comics after years of neglect. Jan 19, 2015 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 being assimilated into dcs continuity. The special means well, but just fails to serve as inspiration. The character was created by milestone comics founders dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek t. Tarmack would also appear in an issue of blood syndicate and icon, as well as the my name is holocaust miniseries. The comic was later adapted to the tv series static shock, with some bowdlerisation, and revived as a dc comics series in 2011s new 52 event, also under the name static shock, which was canceled after eight issues. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more.

Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia top 5. Dwayne mcduffie was an american writer of comic books and television. Why do so many black superheroes have electricity powers. You also wont want to miss the exclusive interview with birds of. Robert hawkins was the father of virgil hawkins, dakotas superhero static. A mysterious tragedy forces the hawkins family to relocate from dakota to new york city. This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. With the ability to control electromagnetism, static.

The series follows high school student virgil ovid hawkins who gains. You also wont want to miss the exclusive interview with birds of prey composer daniel pemberton. Delia and deidre dennis are the dee dee twins, they are members of the jokerz and the grandaughters of harley quinn. Though dwayne mcduffie died only early this year, the legacy of the characters he created and wrote in the dc and marvel universes remains dismal. As static, he dons a new uniform and establishes a new secret headquarters. Static dc new 52 dc comics announced that they would be relaunching their entire line of comics during the month of september 2011.