History ComicBook / Static

Not to be confused with either of the two Marvel Comics characters of the same name, both part of different {{X-Men}} continuities.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]], and revived as an ongoing DCComics series in 2011's {{New 52}} event, also under the name ''Static Shock'', which was canceled after eight issues. Crossing over from his own show, Static guested on ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited''. He currebtly appears in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' season 2.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]], and revived as an ongoing DCComics series in 2011's {{New 52}} event, also under the name ''Static Shock'', which was canceled after eight issues. The character appears in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' season 2.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]], and revived as an ongoing DCComics series in 2011's {{New 52}} event, also under the name ''Static Shock'', which was canceled after eight issues. The character will appear in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' season 2.

* IAmNotShazam: Many who have not read the comics or much of the TV show think the character is called Static Shock as apposed to simply ''Static''.

** Arguably, the Dakotaverse as a whole was saved by Static.

* CanonImmigrant: He's been everywhere in the DCU since the merger, including ''BatmanBeyond''.

* GadgeteerGenius: In the pages of TeenTitans in the New52 reboot, Virgil has actually created the outfits/tech for Red Robin and Kid Flash.

The series follows high school student Virgil Ovid Hawkins who gains a variety of electromagnetic powers when doused with an experimental chemical during a gang war he was caught up in. He uses his developed powers to combat the crime infesting his city, much of it centers around the ongoing gang activities while he also juggles typical adolescent problems.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]], and revived as an ongoing DCComics series in 2011's {{New 52}} event, also under the name ''Static Shock''. The character will appear in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' season 2.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]], and revived as an ongoing DCComics series in 2011's {{New 52}} event, also under the name ''Static Shock''.

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The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]], and revived as an ongoing DCComics series in 2011's {{New 52}} event, also under the name ''Static Shock''.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]], and revived as an ongoing DCComics series in 2011, also under the name ''Static Shock''.

''Static'' is a a comic book following an original character from DC Comics' MilestoneComics imprint, created by [=~Dwayne McDuffie~=] and John Paul Leon. ''Static'' #1 was published in June 1993. The series lasted for 45 issues, from June, 1993 to March, 1997.

''Static'' is a a comic book following an original character from DC Comics' MilestoneComics imprint, created by [=~Dwayne McDuffie~=] and John Paul Leon. ''Static'' #1 was published in June 1993.

''Static'' is a a comic book following an original character from DC Comics' MilestoneComics imprint, created by [=~Dwayne McDuffie~=] and John Paul Leon. ''Static'' #1 was published in April 1993.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series ''StaticShock'', with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]]. Not to be confused with either of the two Marvel Comics characters of the same name, both part of different {{X-Men}} continuities.

* BreakoutCharacter

* AdaptationDisplacement: A good deal of people did not know that a comic book series existed before the cartoon.

* AscendedFanboy: Virgil
* BadassBookworm: Static
* BewareTheNiceOnes
* BlackAndNerdy: Virgil
* BreakoutCharacter: Static himself can be considered one for the Milestone Line.

''Static'' is a a comic book following an original character from DC Comics' MilestoneComics imprint, created by DwayneMcDuffie and John Paul Leon. ''Static'' #1 was published in April 1993.

The comic was later adapted to the TV series StaticShock, with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]]. Not to be confused with either of the two Marvel Comics characters of the same name both part of different {{X-Men}} continuities.

The comic was later adapted the the TV series StaticShock, with some [[{{Bowdlerise}} bowdlerisation]]. Not to be confused with either of the two Marvel Comics characters of the same name both part of different {{X-Men}} continuities.

The series follows high school student Virgil Ovid Hawkins who gains a variety of electromagnetic powers when doused with an experimental chemical during a gang war he was caught up in. He uses his developed powers to combat the crime infesting to city, much of it centric to ongoing gang activities while he also juggles typical adolescent problems.