Static shock is returning to dc comics after years of neglect. Tarmack would also appear in an issue of blood syndicate and icon, as well as the my name is holocaust miniseries. Then came the night he was in the wrong place at the right time. Disappointed by peter parker being a married adult at the time, he decided there needed to be a teen hero to fill the void, but marvel didnt pick up the character. But non of them have static shock, it has static shock, but only to buy it. As static, he dons a new uniform and establishes a new secret headquarters. Iron mans new endosym armor comics explained duration. Book 1 of 2 in the static shock chapter books series.
Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia in this recap by hector navarro. You also wont want to miss the exclusive interview with birds. Feb 24, 2011 dwayne mcduffie, a highly respected comic book and animation writer who was a cofounder of milestone media, a landmark company that created a multicultural comics line that introduced black. Also announced is another digital mortal kombat web series. In the stylish animated series the batman, one of the most complex and intriguing characters in comic book history swoops into actionpacked adventures. But some classics include hot streak, talon, puff, rubberband man, and. Static learns that someones been spraying mash notes to him throughout dakota. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. But is he ready to take on the new villains who lurk in new york citys underworld. Amazon subscription boxes top subscription boxes right to your door. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Static shock ran for four seasons, with 52 halfhour episodes in total.
Static shock special digital comics dc entertainment. Top subscription boxes right to your door pillpack. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Static shock comic read static shock comic online in. The concept was the brainchild of christopher priest, who cites africanamerican urban legends as. With the ability to control electromagnetism, static joined the. Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia top 5. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Dc announces bernardi on static shock, nocenti on green arrow. Static shock was initially meant to fill in a gap left by spiderman at marvel. Rebirth of the cool, it is shown that at that point in time, virgil is into collecting pokemon cards and he likes.
Justice league unlimited expands the league to include a galaxy full of. Virgil hawkins was exposed to a mutagenic gas that swept his city of dakota, which gave him and other bang babies superpowers. Also static i believe is around mid tier like around things level. Cartoon amazo couldnt even handle solomon grundy cause he was revived by magic. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Dc and marvel share a variety of creators, and one of them was dwayne mcduffie. Disappointed by peter parker being a married adult at the time, he decided there needed to be a teen hero to. Created by artist john paul leon and comic book and television writer dwayne mcduffie as part of the milestone universe, virgil hawkins.
Comic book superhero fans, get ready for your inner geek fix, to quote producer bruce timm in the series retrospective included as one of this collections special features. Static also knew success as a cartoon character adaptation. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. As a part of the acclaimed dc comicsthe new 52 event of septe. Static shock special digital comics comics by comixology. 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. Created by artist john paul leon and comic book and television writer dwayne mcduffie as part of the milestone universe, virgil hawkins protects the city of. Sep 07, 2011 static shock seems really under the radar to me and was a complete why the heck not purchase. The brilliant, slightly awkward high school student virgil hawkins transforms into the cocky electromagnetic hero static. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The art in this is dark but good, and while the plots are a little forced, the characters and their dialogue are spoton.
Static shock comic books 2011 series all regular issues are out of stock. Static and hardware attempt to save sharon hawkins from the dangerous criminal mastermind who is responsible for the hawkins family tragedy. But clearly worse, static shock ranked 46 out of 52. Created by dwayne mcduffie, he was part of the milestone universe, a new superheroic setting where the frame of reference was 1990s persons of colour rather than 1940s white upper classes. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Milestone medias bestknown character, static, is back in the third volume of his animated adventures after the release of the first two seasons last year. Virgil ovid hawkins is a member of a fictional subspecies of humans with superhuman abilities known as metahumans. People keep giving me good websites, to read comics online. Static is a young superhero who first appeared in 1993. There was no sales data yet, but the situation was clear. 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. Watch static shock online full episodes of season 4 to 1. Jun 15, 2017 static shock could appear in a future episode of black lightning, if the showrunner has his way. Milestone media relaunches, plans new comics and more.
It should come as little surprise that audiences are flocking to streaming services, with movie theaters closing worldwide and public spaces being restricted to very small groups streaming services are one. I love that i own a comic that is as old as i am actually two months older than i am, and is my number one favorite super hero. Continuing my little jaunt into 90s comic book nostalgia, static shock, the most enduring character to come out of dcs creatorowned afrocentric milestone entertainment. 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. Dc universe to double comic book library by end of march. Static shock seems really under the radar to me and was a complete why the heck not purchase. 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 series, another dc property being adapted by the cw, is set to hit screens at some point during the 20172018 programming season, but so far there havent been too many details released. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Virgil hawkins was just an average kid trying to get a date for the homecoming dance and survive school bullies.
This comic book is based on the teleplay, shock to the system by christopher simmons. Static shock is the kind of book that i desperately want to do well, but i worry about its fate among bigger names with so many books releasing at once. Lawrence larry wade is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by dc comics and a supporting character of staticvirgil hawkins. 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. I think this poll accurately predicted the uphill battle this book would face in the crush of 52. Washington iii and a young john paul leon, static was for many the flagship title of the 90s publisher milestone. But this issue brings something different to the table that we could use more of. Supercharged the new 52 nook comics with zoom view by scott mcdaniel, john. I am answering this question, because there is only one day left to answeri think yahoo deletes the question then, which is gay lol. 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. But some classics include hot streak, talon, puff, rubberband man, and ebon. A mysterious tragedy forces the hawkins family to relocate from dakota to new york city.
The company behind dcs static shock will work with different. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. For its part, static shock is pretty much walltowall action, even in the two pages in which static is at home with his family. Find the value of the dc comic static shock volume 1.
Wb developing liveaction static shock series comic book movie. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. 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. In gotham, amongst the shadows, a young batman finds his way as a protector, defender and caped crusader, while maintaining his public persona as billionaire bachelor bruce wayne. While mainstream superhero comics publishers like marvel and dc have. That comic inspired the animated television series static shock, originally broadcast on the wb television network from 2000 to 2004, for which mr. Static shock is an american superhero animated television series based on the milestone mediadc comics superhero static. Dwayne mcduffie, a highly respected comic book and animation writer who was a cofounder of milestone media, a landmark company that created a. Revealed in the comics, tarmacks real name is charles bell.
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. Black lighting boss wants static shock appearance screen rant. Oct 21, 2014 producerdirectorwriter reginald hudlin is developing a liveaction static shock series for warner bros. The static shock liveaction movie posted on 0225 at 10.
And honestly, to my ever lasting shame, i cant remember the majority of their names. The character was created by milestone comics founders dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek t. Actor and voiceover artist phil lamarr provided the voice for virgilstatic. Static shock 20112012 digital comics comics by comixology. 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. Sep, 2016 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. 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.
New additions to the digital subscription service include grant morrisons. Complete third season available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Washington iii, with art by brian oconnell and shawn martinbrough. Virgil embarks upon new adventures in a new high school and a new internship at s. A new 52 series starring static, first written by scott mcdaniel and john rozum. 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. The big bang is a significant event in the fictional history of milestone comics, in which many of the superheroes and supervillains of dakota including static and the blood syndicate got their powers.
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