Labs!As Static, he dons a new uniform and establishes a new secret headquarters! [33][34] The first season was published on March 28;[35] the second season on May 23;[36] the third on January 30, 2018;[37] and the fourth on April 13, 2018. Air Date Schedule for Week #38", "Complete Static Shock First Series To Be Released On DVD By Warners", "Static Shock: The Complete First Season", "Static Shock: The Complete Second Season", "Static Shock: The Complete Third Season", "Static Shock: The Complete Fourth Season", "Static Shock: The Complete Fourth Season ( (DVD))", "SDCC '18: We Went Hands On With the DC Universe App and Here's What You'll Get", "Creators Talk Static Shock's "Frozen Out, "12 Years a Slave Screenwriter John Ridley Talks History, Writing, Comics", "Kids' WB! Series title: The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! Kadeem Hardison as Rubberband Man (Adam Evans) 4. He asserted, "Static Shock didn't have quite the name recognition of its DC brethren when it debuted, but the show proved it could stand alongside the greats. The Static Shock character made his debut back in 1993 at DC Comics under the Milestone Comics banner. [6] Static Shock was the only program on Cartoon Network to be among the top 30 most watched kids shows in a week of October 2004. Static Shock is an American superhero animated television series based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics superhero Static. your own Pins on Pinterest As a result, Virgil obtains the ability to create, generate, absorb, and control electricity and magnetism—he takes up the alter-ego of "Static". It was the first time that an African-American superhero was the titular character of their own broadcast animation series.[a]. [3] Guest crew was also featured, including cartoonist Rick Hoberg as storyboard artist,[45] and Paul Dini and John Ridley as writers. In the 2001 miniseries, Static Shock: The Rebirth of the Cool, it is revealed that Virgil is into collecting Pokémon cards and he likes Pikachu (the flagship Pokemon of the franchise and a fellow user of electricity). Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. The series also produced some related merchandise, which sold poorly; McDuffie cited the low sales as one of the main factors behind the series' cancellation. "[31] Both Sinnott and Dorsett compared it unfavorably to the original comic book. "[31] He, however, pondered that his opinion may come from a bad first impression: "Although there are lots of things to nitpick about the show, there's not really anything wrong with it. [6] However, when crossovers between Static Shock and other DC animated series were suggested, it was established that they were from the same DC animated universe[9][10]—"rather than having to muck around with multiple dimensions, or whatever. Dwayne McDuffie commented on this issue, "It'll never come up in the show because it's Y-7 but as far as I'm concerned, Richie is gay [...]. When he was around 10–11 years-old, Virgil Hawkins' mother Jean, [13] As of December 2000, it was the highest-rated preteen show (from 2 to 11 years old) among all networks on its timeslot, and the third best on the Kids' WB! [40], Static Shock's episodes handle different issues, including gangs, gun violence,[3] homelessness, bullying,[41] racism, mental illness,[6] bigotry, and drugs. "'SpongeBob,' make room for 'Fear Factor'". "Much of why 'Wanda's' hot". Highlight New Saturday Morning Schedule For Ratings King Kids' WB! Static Shock ran for four seasons, with 52 half-hour episodes in total. [13][74][75] It also led to the production of an unreleased video game, toys, and books. He also has a dispute with a bully named Francis Stone, nicknamed "F-Stop." [24] Starting from the third season, the show had a new opening theme, written by Master P and Lil' Romeo (and performed by the latter). A Shocker - New Static Shock Digital Series Coming 2021! He attends high school with his best friend Richie Foley, and has a crush on a girl named Frieda. For instance, he’s producing a movie based on Static Shock, the DC Comics series that ran for four seasons on Kids WB back in the early 2000s. Fitzgerald, Toni (April 4, 2003). Static was created by Milestone Comics in 1993. Animation, Animated television shows based on DC Comics, Animated television series about teenagers, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox television with nonstandard dates, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 May 2021, at 00:52. But the same old light-hearted Static spirit is still there. Media Life Magazine. [79] On September 1, 2004, Scholastic Corporation published two tie-in children's books written by Tracey West. [56] This episode was also nominated for a Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in Television Animation in 2003. "[70] Paul Schultz wrote for the New York Daily News that "Many of the characters -- the conservative, the annoying sister -- are cliches. Virgil Hawkins is a 14-year-old who lives with his older sister Sharon, and his widowed father Robert in Dakota City. Animation based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics character Static. This was done partially because it was becoming hard to fit him into the story and the producers wanted to keep the "chemistry" between voice actors Phil LaMarr (. 2000-2004 Media Life Magazine. [9] Colby Lanham of Comic Book Resources said Virgil "was perhaps the most human of many superheroes on television at the time" and considered the series was canceled too soon. Static Shock is an animated series that ran on Kids WB from 2000-2004. Wade eventually leads Virgil to a restricted area for a fight against F-Stop's crew, but it was interrupted by police helicopters. [18] This maturation made possible to "explore some of the darker places in his world," and to have more varied conflicts, as the villains have also become more mature. The mutated people become meta-humans known as "Bang Babies" and their mutations apparently spread to other people around them. Justice League Unlimited (animated series), List of characters that have broken the fourth wall, Static Shock: The Complete First Season (DVD), Static Shock: The Complete Second Season (DVD), Static Shock: The Complete Third Season (DVD), Static Shock: The Complete Fourth Season (DVD), The Once and Future Thing Part One: Weird Western Tales, The Once and Future Thing Part Two: Time, Warped, https://dcau.fandom.com/wiki/Static_Shock?oldid=188375, Ebon, Hotstreak, Shiv, Kangor, Slipstream, Boom, Tamara Lawrence. [19][46], Static Shock was an extremely popular show, granting its new renewal for a second season just a month after its debut. The gas also gives others in the area their own powers, and several of them become supervillains. [16] Cowan stated that the change was done to give his clothes a "feel of the comic book",[17] while McDuffie said it represented a growth that Virgil was passing through. and the Curse of the 13th Ghost, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons: The Movie, Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension, Superman/Shazam! [80][81], McDuffie's work on Static Shock placed him in the circles of animated series, and he became a writer and producer for shows like Justice League, Teen Titans, Justice League Unlimited, and Ben 10: Alien Force. and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon, Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Scooby-Doo! Retrieved June 29, 2015. [7] By the time Milestone and DC drafted their contract over DC distributing Milestone comics, the characters were from separate fictional universes. [9] Mangels declared that "Static Shock provides solid superheroic entertainment and a role model and promotion of diversity for not only African-American viewers, but for audiences of all colors and ages. [30][31] The complete first season was made available for download on iTunes on July 4, 2011. Offensively, he can fire bolts of energy from his body, and his electro-charged punches can knock out even the toughest Super-Villain if they somehow manage to get too close. Such complete control over electricity gives him a wide range of skills. Virgil Ovid Hawkins is a member of a fictional subspecies of humans with superhuman abilities known as metahumans. Amid news that Warner Bros. is still looking for a Black Superman and a … 2-min read. The iCONS SeriesA Variety Gaming Channel Empowered by Greatness!~Retro to New Games~ [78] For a period starting on July 4, 2004, Subway Restaurants released a series of toys based on the TV series to be offered in the United States and Canada. Animation from a crew composed mostly of people from the company's past shows, but also with the involvement of two of the comic's creators, Dwayne McDuffie and Denys Cowan. [7] In 1993, Kahn proposed to adapt some Milestone comics; Burnett was hired to write a pilot episode for an X-Men-esque series with Milestone superheroes called The New Guard. It was the first ti… Kevin Michael Richardson as Robert Hawkins, Onyx, Kangor and Bernie Rast 6. Discover (and save!) Static Shock Will Build a New DC Movie Universe Says Producer Michael B. Jordan. [26][27] Reruns of the series were shown on Cartoon Network, starting on December 2001,[28] and on Disney XD on February 2009. A Static Shock comic series launched with DC’s 2011 New 52 reboot, but was cancelled after eight issues. The show revolves around Virgil Hawkins, an African-American boy who uses the secret identity of "Static" after exposure to a mutagen gas during a gang fight which gave him electromagneticpowers. Static possesses the power to generate, manipulate and absorb electromagnetic energy. The iconic show followed teenager Virgil Hawkins, who becomes the superhero "Static… Static's first appearance was made in Static #1 (June 1993) in the Modern Age of Comic Books, written by McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, and illustrated by John Paul Leon. [6] Indeed, the show's third season was its most popular and was the second best-rated Saturday morning program among boys aged 6 to 11 years, and tweens and male tweens aged 9 to 14. [30] Neil Dorsett of DVD Verdict was generally disappointed; he called voice acting "very standard", and said that "artwork and animation are also both behind the times". Static Shock was nominated for numerous awards, including the Daytime Emmy. I sure like girls! [6] However, McDuffie said "that [it] worked out okay" as the crew could use the absence of Virgil's mother to create a "couple of great stories". In the comics, he’s a 14-year-old kid who lives with his older sister Sharon, and his widowed father Robert in Dakota City. In May 2003, Midway Games announced the production of a platform game based on the show for the Game Boy Advance. The way I dealt with Richie's homosexuality was to write him aggressively and unconvincingly announcing his heterosexuality whenever possible ('Wow! Between school, getting picked on, and worrying about family finances, there's already a lot to deal with. Static and Black Lightning each had their own dedicated series and appearances. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Media Life Magazine. Nevertheless, the show approached several social issues, which was positively received by most television critics. [63] Jonathon Dornbush, in a 2014 Entertainment Weekly article, included it among the nine best comics-based animated TV series. [15] The same goes for Richie, who is described as an amalgam of different characters from the original comic. "[64] Charlie Jane Anders, for io9, ranked it 91st on a list of the best science fiction and fantasy shows; she commented, "amidst a glut of superhero cartoons, this is one of the most memorable. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. "[18] This change followed the second-season premiere—"The Big Leagues"—when Static meets Batman and Robin. [83] A future, older version of Virgil appeared in the Justice League Unlimited episode "The Once and Future Thing, Part 2: Time, Warped" in January 2005.[6][73]. Another power that is similar to Magneto’s is Static’s ability to control metal. DC Comics has retconned the origin of Static, better known in his animated form as Static Shock, to feature a Black Lives Matter protest. Episodes: Needless to say that Static getting to star in his own movie is a big deal. A script for the Static Shock movie is currently being drafted, according to Michael B. Jordan. [6] Virgil is also younger in the animated series,[13] his costumes and use of his powers are different than the original, and his mother is dead in the show despite the fact that she is alive in the comics. [38][39] Starting in September 2018, all episodes of the series have been made available on the DC Universe digital streaming service. lineup. Virgil embarks upon new adventures in a new high school and a new internship at S.T.A.R. [72], The show's popularity led to new demand for Milestone's Static comics: the first four issues of it were reissued as Static Shock: Trial by Fire in 2000 and a miniseries, Static Shock! During the dispute with the police, chemical containers explode, releasing a gas that causes mutations among the people in the vicinity (this event was later known as "The Big Bang"). Virgil Hawkins, offers something that the DC Comics movies universe just doesn’t have at the moment. Archived from the original on October 8, 2013. [3] Although the show hired the comic series' co-creator Dwayne McDuffie as story editor and writer,[3] McDuffie had no direct involvement on the development of Static Shock. It premiered on September 23, 2000, on the WB Television Network's Kids' WB programming block. "[30] Sinnott called it "a fun series overall", but considered some jokes to be "a little stale". Aug 6, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Jerry Mosley. He described it is as "a natural outgrowth of all that, as is the new, more naturalistic look of the show. The reveal came as part of this weekend's massive DC FanDome event, which is bringing with it lots of news and surprises centering on all things DC. Virgil Hawkins, more commonly known as Static, is a superhero originally published by Milestone Media. Jason Marsden as Gear (Richie Foley) 3. [32] In 2017, Warner Bros. started to release Static Shock's complete seasons on manufacture on demand DVDs as a part of the Warner Archive Collection. [31] Dorsett also criticized Virgil's one-lines, which "invites, like many other elements of the series, comparison to Spider-Man. McLean. Static had his own animated TV series, Static Shock, in 2000 on WB, appeared as an adult version of himself in the Justice League Unlimited episode "The Once and Future Thing, Part 2: Time, Warped" in 2005, and also appeared in an episode of Young Justice called "Beneath" which aired in 2012. "[67], Jones commended Virgil's portrayal as an everyman teenager,[66] while Ashby appreciated Virgil's "relatable" character. The series was produced by Warner Bros. Announces 2003-2004 Schedule As Network Reinforces "Year-Round" Programming Strategy", "Kids 6-11 Kids' Total Day Ratings, Delivery Climb 40% in 10th Straight Week of Solid Growth at Cartoon Network", "Toonzone Presents: An Interview/Tribute to Dwayne McDuffie", "9 Best Animated TV Series Drawn from Comics", "The Top 100 Science Fiction/Fantasy Shows: #91 Through 100", "New 'Static Shock': 3 lessons to learn from DC's classic animated series", "10 Animated Superhero Shows Canceled Too Soon", "TV Show Reviews: 'Bob The Builder'; 'Disney's House Of Mouse'; 'Jackie Chan Adventures'; 'Static Shock'; 'X-Men: Evolution, "Children's Shows You Might Want To See -- And Some Others", "Justice League: "The Once and Future Thing, Parts 1 & 2: Weird Western Tales and Time, Warped, "Covers :: Static Shock! The character was created by Denys Cowan, … SS [51] Static Shock's last season was only surpassed by the children's anime Pokémon, and the show's reruns on Cartoon Network were only surpassed by the adult animated sitcom Family Guy. [66] Lynne Heffley of Los Angeles Times commented it "isn't your typical Saturday-morning cartoon series", praising its themes and electing the episode "Jimmy"—about gun violence—as an example. A Static Shock movie is officially in the works. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. [6] Virgil's father, Robert, "for all intents and purposes, is a new character", as he was reconceptualized as a social worker. [68] Ashby was also positive to the fact that Virgil usually counted on dialogues before going into action;[9] this action was also praised by John Sinnott of DVD Talk, who said it is "something that most animated heroes never think to do. "[71] Thelma Adams criticized the show in the New York Post; first she called it "formulaic but appealing" and ultimately dubbed it "lame". [49] From February to April 2003, ratings regularly performed over the 4.0 stake among the public aged 9 to 14 years;[50] it even reached the 6.4 mark in May. … [4][5] The production team consisted mostly of people who were involved with Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, but also included Static's co-creator Denys Cowan. [16][25], Static Shock aired on the Kids' WB programming block of The WB from September 23, 2000,[3] until May 22, 2004. R&B and old school hip hop melodies were also used depending on the scenes, and each character had a specific theme. '), while Virgil rolled his eyes at the transparency of it". Control Over Metal. Retrieved June 29, 2015. [6], Static Shock's episode "The Big Leagues" earned director Dave Chlystek a nomination for Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television Production at the 2002 Annie Awards. "[3] Writing for Entertainment Weekly, Monique Jones praised the series for a positive depiction not only of an African American superhero but of an African country—Ghana. and the Legend of the Vampire, Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League. "[6], Although McDuffie stressed that the show remains loyal to "the spirit and the tone" of the comic book,[11][12] some changes were done because of its timeslot and target audience of pre-teens. [3] Several episodes also featured guest voice actors, including basketballers (like Shaquille O'Neal, Karl Malone, Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady and Steve Nash)[3][43] and musicians, such as the B2K group,[44] Lil' Romeo and the Backstreet Boys' A. J. Abbreviation: Static Shock It premiered on September 23, 2000, on the WB Television Network's Kids' WB programming block. [4] Its supervising producer was Alan Burnett and Scott Jeralds was the main producer under the executive production of Jean MacCurdy and Sander Schwartz. [26][27] The first African American superhero-centered television series,[a] it ran a total of 52 episodes. [3] The series was also marked by several crossover episodes with characters from the DC animated universe like Superman, Green Lantern, the Justice League, and the Batman Beyond cast. The Static Shock animated series ran from 2000 to 2004 on The WB. "[65], In The Superhero Book, Andy Mangels praised Static Shock's multicultural approach,[3] while Emily Ashby from Common Sense Media lauded it for encouraging diversity. ", "Backstage - Interviews - Dwayne McDuffie", "Dwayne McDuffie: 'Static Shock,' breaking into comics, and guys with bras on their heads", "Rebirth of Milestone: interview with Denys Cowan & Dwayne McDuffie", "Marvel's Earliest Gay Characters Introduced in Don McGregor's Black Panther Comics", "The National Television Academy Announces 30th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations in a Special Broadcast on ABC's "The View, "Kids' WB! The predominant score was electronica with some hip hop-type and DMX-type vocals. Retrieved June 29, 2015. Static first appears in Static #1 (June 1993) The character of Static was originally developed for Marvel Comics and was based heavily off of Spider-Man. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 1 Season 4, Episode 1: "Future Shock" "Future Shock" is not Virgil's first time travel rodeo. [21] At the 31st Daytime Emmy Awards in 2004, both the animated series and Wolf were again nominated for the same categories—this time, Wolf won the award. Static Shock Not bo… Creators: Static Shock, a.k.a. [15] For the villains, Hotstreak was reused from the Static comics, Edwin Alva was brought from another Milestone's series—Hardware—, and the group Meta-Breed was created for the TV series. : Rebirth of the Cool, was released between January and September 2001. [57] That same year, for the episode "Jimmy", McDuffie and Burnett were awarded the Humanitas Prize in the Children's Animation Category in 2003. It's not easy being a teenager. [7][8] After attempts to produce several other Milestone projects, Static was eventually the series "they went for". [66] Jones also commended how the series incorporated social issues in "an easily digestible" way without having to "sugarcoat" them. Static Shock is an American animated television series based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics superhero Static. [30][31], Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker questioned why The WB made a TV show based on a cancelled, poorly-sold comic and criticized the "uttering tired, condescending lines" professed by Virgil. "All-New "Pokemon GS," Plus New Series "Jackie Chan Adventures," "X-Men Evolution" And "Static Shock!" Jordan is certainly no stranger to comic book films or superheroes given his portrayal of Kilmomger in Black Panther, who is widely considered to be one of the best villains in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.Before he starred opposite Chadwick Boseman, one of Jordan's early … [9], While Levine praised "its bright, cartoony visuals [that] are a notch above those of many other animated series,"[67] Sinnott considered some of the animation to be "a little stilted. [6] There was also a positive response from children in focus groups so "[t]he answer seemed pretty obvious. [22] For action sequences, Wolf wanted to use "real adrenaline-pumping beat" of 125 beats per minute; however, hip hop music usually only reached 110 beats. [41] Evan Levine, writing for Rome News-Tribune, asserted that "the series is at its best when it confronts issues actually facing kids. Some criticism was directed towards its jokes—which were said to be stale and too similar to the Spider-Man style—and animation, which was said to be unnatural and outdated. A gang leader named Wade recently helped Virgil, hoping to recruit him, but Virgil is hesitant, as he knows his mother died in an exchange of gunfire between gangs. 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Since it’s been a while since Static had his own title published, a refresher might be in order for old fans and a new generation alike.. Production dates: : Rebirth of the Cool", "Dwayne McDuffie, Comic-Book Writer, Dies at 49", The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, Merrie Melodies Starring Bugs Bunny & Friends, Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 2: Villains in Paradise, Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship, Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation, Baby Looney Tunes' Eggs-traordinary Adventure, Scooby-Doo! [3][6] The latter change was done because producers had the intention "to focus on a strong, complex relationship between an African-American father and son. He maintains his friendship with the now-popular Larry and harbors a crush on Frieda, u… The character was created by Milestone Comics founders Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek T. Dingle. Hudlin and Cowan — along with Derek Dingle, another Milestone co … 52 (Four Seasons) Static Shock had some alterations from the original comic book because it was oriented to a pre-teen audience. He is a Bang Baby from Dakota City, who has immensely advanced powers of electromagnetism. [6] The idea of a Static cartoon first emerged with DC's editor-in-chief Jenette Kahn during the time McDuffie was working for Milestone under Kahn. (Credit: Milestone/DC) Warner Bros is in “serious conversations” about bringing African-American superhero Static to the big screen as part of the DC Comics revival of the Milestone brand. [13][47] From its debut to July 2003, the show secured the second post among boys aged 6 to 11 years. Virgil Hawkins, a smart, funny high school freshman, transforms into a new breed of superhero with amazing electromagnetic powers after being exposed to a strange gas.

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