Recently, static has crossed over into the main dc comics universe with a costume very similar to the one he. Static shock was nominated for numerous awards, including the daytime emmy. 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. They find sharon at the heart of a war raging between this sinister mastermind, the brutal piranha and the unpredictable pale man, all battling for the secret of the darkstar defense force. 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 cartoons. 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. Rebirth of the cool, it is shown that at that point in time, virgil is into collecting. Jan 22, 2012 static shock was cancelled, in my opinion, because it wasnt a good comic book. Static shocks return to comics comes just as he moves to new york city. 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. Part of static s appeal is that he is the most funhaving superhero in the milestone universe, let alone in dakota city, with maybe icons sidekick, rocket, coming. When considering the fact that the static shock show was running simultaneously with teen titans, some crosspromotion seems. Cartoon amazo couldnt even handle solomon grundy cause he was revived by magic. Nevertheless, the show approached several social issues, which was positively received by most television critics.
The brilliant, slightly awkward high school student virgil hawkins transforms into the cocky electromagnetic hero static. Also static i believe is around mid tier like around things level. Right before cyborg and beast boy are called into action during the final episode of the first season, they are both reading a static shock comic book. 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. Both sinnott and dorsett compared it unfavorably to the original comic book. Having just read the original static shock by dwayne mcduffie and robert l. Washington iii and artist john paul leon, which was. 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. The name of the comic book this show is based on was just called static which was produced by milestone media and distributed by dc comics and ran for 46 issues from 19931997. The title character, a teen with electrical powers, was a modern take on spiderman. Entertainment weeklys ken tucker questioned why the wb made a tv. Read static shock x reader from the story dc comics imagines by batmanwife with 8,383 reads.
Static shock proved kids can handle politics with their. Washington iii, with art by brian oconnell and shawn martinbrough. Dc announces bernardi on static shock, nocenti on green arrow. Washington iii and a young john paul leon, static was for many the flagship title of the 90s publisher milestone. The character was created by milestone comics founders dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek t. Static shock is based on the static comic cocreated by the late dwayne mcduffie with cowriter robert l. Feb, 2020 static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia in this recap by hector navarro. Washington iii and artists john paul leon and denys cowan masterminding virgils formative story arcs. 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. Static shock is an american superhero animated television series based on the milestone. Static shock comic books 2011 series all regular issues are out of stock. Also announced is another digital mortal kombat web series. The comic was later adapted to the tv series static shock, with some. The series lasted for 45 issues, from june, 1993 to march, 1997.
Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia in this recap by hector navarro. The comics were aimed at a slightly older audience, so the. Oct 21, 2014 producerdirectorwriter reginald hudlin is developing a liveaction static shock series for warner bros. You also wont want to miss the exclusive interview with birds of prey composer daniel pemberton. Although the show is titled static shock, the main character is named static. Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia in this recap by hector. In the late 1990s, static was one of the milestone characters pitched for an animated series. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. A new 52 series starring static, first written by scott mcdaniel and john rozum.
Static and hardware attempt to save sharon hawkins from the dangerous criminal mastermind who is responsible for the hawkins family tragedy. As static, he dons a new uniform and establishes a new secret headquarters. Washington, i then compared it with dcs new 52 reboot. 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. The comments were made in a milestone specific group and were meant more to shed light on my feelings about the missed opportunity to. That said, statics voice is strong and original and the book does a. Where the other three books dig deeply into longstanding conceits of superhero comics, static is a much more straightforward book about a peter parkerlike, dorky, smart. Static dc new 52 dc comics announced that they would be relaunching their entire line of comics during the month of september 2011. This appears to be the only static shock easter egg in the show. Oct 24, 2016 static shock static meets soul power in blast from the past duration. Wb developing liveaction static shock series comic book movie. Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia top 5.
Feb 14, 2019 and while statics comic book earned him a following, it was the static shock animated series that made him a multimedia icon. Washington iii and artist john paul leon, which was originally published by the dc comics. Hopefully the book will stay strong, and i wish that rozums departure had been with a slightly better final issue or not happened at all. But this precocious, quippy teen powerhouse actually has his roots in milestone media, that maverick comic book company launched by a group of talented. Static learns that someones been spraying mash notes to him throughout dakota. Virgil embarks upon new adventures in a new high school and a new internship at s. He cohosted a radio comedy program, and also wrote under a pseudonym for standup comedians and latenight television comedy programs.
Milestone media cofoundercomic book artisttv producer denys cowan the original static shock animated series is collaborating with hudlin on the new static shock. Static was one of the flagship characters of milestone media, making his comic book debut in 1993 cocreators dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek dingle envisioned staticvirgil hawkins as a modern day spiderman. Virgil hawkins was a kid given amazing abilities, struggling with how to use them well while. Animation was extremely popular for comic book characters in the decade and warner bros. Static shock had some alterations from the original comic book because it was oriented to a preteen audience. And honestly, to my ever lasting shame, i cant remember the majority of their names. Eyeing jaden smith for static shock digital series. Producerdirectorwriter reginald hudlin is developing a liveaction static shock series for warner bros. Everything you didnt know about static shock syfy wire. Dc wanted static shock to succeed as much as anyone did. Find the value of the dc comic static shock volume 1.
Static would later be absorbed into dcs main comic book universe following the events of final crisis. That will be followed by a static shock ongoing from hudlincowan and artist kyle baker, focusing on a rebooted 14yearold virgil hawkins described as. As this is rozums last issue as cowriter, though, ill admit to being a little worried about whats ahead. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Its a good adaption of the tv show static shock but there r key elements in this comic that r different from the show. The static shock liveaction movie posted on 0225 at 10. Noob saibot this is the animated version of ebon, because i am not sure if ebon exists in the comics either the original dakota comics or the dc continuity. 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. Static shock is a nice book, although weve had stronger issues prior. 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. My memories of static shock comic books vs the world.
Static tries to track down dusk, while thousands of rioters erupt from within the projects. Liveaction static shock series coming from django unchained. And while statics comic book earned him a following, it was the static shock animated series that made him a multimedia icon. 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. Milestone media returns with original founders at the helm. Joseph illidge discusses the upcoming static shock series from warner bros. A mysterious tragedy forces the hawkins family to relocate from dakota to new york city. But some classics include hot streak, talon, puff, rubberband man, and.
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. Oct 21, 2014 static shock is based on the static comic cocreated by the late dwayne mcduffie with cowriter robert l. Static shock, real name virgil hawkins, was created in 1993 by dwayne mcduffie, michael davis, denys cowan and derek dingle. Shes spoken at events like geek girl con, new york comic con, and comic book city con, wants to get a batwoman tattoo and write a graphic novel, and one of her canine teeth is in backwards. The new series only lasted for eight issues before being cancelled and static becoming a blister in the teeen titans. 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. So it makes me wonder what i havent read comic book wise of static. More original video every heman and the masters of the universe action figure, ranked. The surprising success of the static shock cartoon renewed interest in the original static comic book. In response, milestone via dc comics published a 2001 miniseries, static shock. Mcduffie saw a severe underrepresentation in comic books for minorities. 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.
A key character of milestone comics, virgil dealt with the. Remember too that this was the late 1990searly 2000s, when children were presented more mature themes and situations than they. Static is a comic book following an original character from dc comics milestone comics imprint, created by dwayne mcduffie and john paul leon. It is the characters first solo series outside of the milestone imprint which originally ended in 1997 and was. Virgil ovid hawkins is a member of a fictional subspecies of humans with superhuman abilities known as metahumans.
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