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. "All-New "Pokemon GS," Plus New Series "Jackie Chan Adventures," "X-Men Evolution" And "Static Shock!" [41] Evan Levine, writing for Rome News-Tribune, asserted that "the series is at its best when it confronts issues actually facing kids. Static Shock was nominated for numerous awards, including the Daytime Emmy. and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Attack of the Legion of Doom, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Cosmic Clash, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Gotham City Breakout, Scooby-Doo! [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. '), while Virgil rolled his eyes at the transparency of it". [26][27] The first African American superhero-centered television series,[a] it ran a total of 52 episodes. [10] October 2001 issue of Wizard listed the 100 best cartoon shows ever as selected by their readers, with Static Shock ranked at number 88. Gary Sturgis as Ebon (Ivan Evans) 5. [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! SS your own Pins on Pinterest [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. The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! 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. 1. Static Shock [5][60], Leonard Pierce of The A.V. Control Over Metal. Virgil Hawkins, more commonly known as Static, is a superhero originally published by Milestone Media. [23] Wolf composed the opening theme for the first two seasons. Wade eventually leads Virgil to a restricted area for a fight against F-Stop's crew, but it was interrupted by police helicopters. 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. [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. [4] Its supervising producer was Alan Burnett and Scott Jeralds was the main producer under the executive production of Jean MacCurdy and Sander Schwartz. [69] Nancy Imperiale Wellons from the Orlando Sentinel said "Virgil has a believable relationship with his family -- including a strong father figure -- but the show's pacing lags. [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. Such complete control over electricity gives him a wide range of skills. The series was produced by Warner Bros. DC Comics revealed the first wave of Milestone reboot books, which includes Static #1, Hardware #1, and Icon & Rocket #1. 52 (Four Seasons) [63] Jonathon Dornbush, in a 2014 Entertainment Weekly article, included it among the nine best comics-based animated TV series. McLean. Static Shock ran for four seasons, with 52 half-hour episodes in total. 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. Between school, getting picked on, and worrying about family finances, there's already a lot to deal with. [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. [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. Fitzgerald, Toni (April 14, 2003). [3][6][13][b] For example, guns appeared less frequently, Richie is not explicitly portrayed as homosexual,[c] and he is Virgil's confidant instead of Frieda. 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[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. Fifteen-year-old Virgil is known as a social outcast (a status he shares with Chuck, Rick, and Felix) due to not only his gifted intellect, but also because of his interests in comic books, role playing games, and science fiction. The way I dealt with Richie's homosexuality was to write him aggressively and unconvincingly announcing his heterosexuality whenever possible ('Wow! [54] For the 2004–05 season, it was the 18th most watched Saturday morning children's show of all networks. A Shocker - New Static Shock Digital Series Coming 2021! Super Choque (Static, no original) é um personagem fictício, um herói de histórias em quadrinhos da Milestone Comics.Anteriormente publicado pela DC Comics, devido a um acordo de licenciamento e distribuição que esta tinha com a Milestone Comics.O personagem aparece pela primeira vez em Static # 1 ( Junho de 1993) e foi criado por Dwayne McDuffie, John Paul Leon e Denys Cowan. Static Shock, a.k.a. [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. Media Life Magazine. Warner Bros. [7] By the time Milestone and DC drafted their contract over DC distributing Milestone comics, the characters were from separate fictional universes. "[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. Static and Black Lightning each had their own dedicated series and appearances. 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. Retrieved June 29, 2015. 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. [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. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. [29] The first six episodes were released to DVD on September 28, 2004, in a single volume entitled "The New Kid". "'SpongeBob,' make room for 'Fear Factor'". [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. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [40], Static Shock's episodes handle different issues, including gangs, gun violence,[3] homelessness, bullying,[41] racism, mental illness,[6] bigotry, and drugs. 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 (. 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. [26][27] Reruns of the series were shown on Cartoon Network, starting on December 2001,[28] and on Disney XD on February 2009. It's not easy being a teenager. Virgil embarks upon new adventures in a new high school and a new internship at S.T.A.R. "[71] Thelma Adams criticized the show in the New York Post; first she called it "formulaic but appealing" and ultimately dubbed it "lame". He attends high school with his best friend Richie Foley, and has a crush on a girl named Frieda. It was the first ti… 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. It was the first time that an African-American superhero was the titular character of their own broadcast animation series.[a]. Retrieved June 29, 2015. The predominant score was electronica with some hip hop-type and DMX-type vocals. [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]. Club described it as "a surprising and sometimes rewarding success". Media Life Magazine. "[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. Virgil Hawkins, offers something that the DC Comics movies universe just doesn’t have at the moment. Nevertheless, the show approached several social issues, which was positively received by most television critics. [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. Labs!As Static, he dons a new uniform and establishes a new secret headquarters! It premiered on September 23, 2000, on the WB Television Network's Kids' WB programming block. [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. [19][46], Static Shock was an extremely popular show, granting its new renewal for a second season just a month after its debut. & Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis, Scooby-Doo! 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. [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! Fitzgerald, Toni (April 25, 2003). Aug 6, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Jerry Mosley. … Static Shock 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! It premiered on September 23, 2000, on The WB Television Network's Kids' WB! Static Shock ran for four seasons, with 52 half-hour episodes in total. "[15] Nevertheless, McDuffie was concerned by the change because he originally intended to oppose the stereotype of black people not having a complete nuclear family. The iconic show followed teenager Virgil Hawkins, who becomes the superhero "Static… [15], The third season of the show saw some of the biggest changes; in addition to Richie's superhero powers and a new opening, Static changed his costume. Static Shock is an animated series that ran on Kids WB from 2000-2004. [31] Dorsett also criticized Virgil's one-lines, which "invites, like many other elements of the series, comparison to Spider-Man. Static Shock is an American animated television series based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics superhero Static. [13][47] From its debut to July 2003, the show secured the second post among boys aged 6 to 11 years. Burnett said, "after that show, everybody went, 'Let's go in that direction. 1 Season 4, Episode 1: "Future Shock" "Future Shock" is not Virgil's first time travel rodeo. Fitzgerald, Toni (March 21, 2003). "'Dragonball Z,' older kid on the block". By George Taylor Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 This just in: Fans of DC FanDome received unexpected and welcome news today, courtesy of a surprise panel announcing the return of Milestone to DC publishing! Static was created by Milestone Comics in 1993. 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. [6] Virgil's father, Robert, "for all intents and purposes, is a new character", as he was reconceptualized as a social worker. 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[82][83] Moreover, Arie Kaplan credits McDuffie and his co-writers for giving "a depth and complexity" the group was lacking since the 1970s. He is a Bang Baby from Dakota City, who has immensely advanced powers of electromagnetism. [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. 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.. In May 2003, Midway Games announced the production of a platform game based on the show for the Game Boy Advance. Kevin Michael Richardson as Robert Hawkins, Onyx, Kangor and Bernie Rast 6. 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[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. [57] That same year, for the episode "Jimmy", McDuffie and Burnett were awarded the Humanitas Prize in the Children's Animation Category in 2003. [79] On September 1, 2004, Scholastic Corporation published two tie-in children's books written by Tracey West. Stream Static Shock on HBO Max. When he was around 10–11 years-old, Virgil Hawkins' mother Jean, [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". Retrieved June 29, 2015. Hudlin and Cowan — along with Derek Dingle, another Milestone co … The character was created by Milestone Comics founders Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek T. Dingle. Virgil Hawkins is a 14-year-old who lives with his older sister Sharon, and his widowed father Robert in Dakota City. Production dates: 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. As a result, Virgil obtains the ability to create, generate, absorb, and control electricity and magnetism—he takes up the alter-ego of "Static". He also has a dispute with a bully named Francis Stone, nicknamed "F-Stop." 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"[20] Richie gains superhero powers because it was becoming hard to fit him into the story and the producers wanted to keep the "chemistry" between voice actors LaMarr and Marsden. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Archived from the original on October 8, 2013. Kadeem Hardison as Rubberband Man (Adam Evans) 4. Episodes: [3] Guest crew was also featured, including cartoonist Rick Hoberg as storyboard artist,[45] and Paul Dini and John Ridley as writers. 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 [...]. "[70] Paul Schultz wrote for the New York Daily News that "Many of the characters -- the conservative, the annoying sister -- are cliches. "[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. "[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. Quotations related to Static Shock at Wikiquote, For the character this series is based on, see, The third season marks Richie turning into superhero Gear. lineup. R&B and old school hip hop melodies were also used depending on the scenes, and each character had a specific theme. 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. Abbreviation: [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. : 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! 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. Founded in 1993, Milestone sought to amplify people of colour in the comic book industry, both in terms of … It followed the adventures of Static (Virgil Hawkins) and his partner Richie Foley, who in the third season became Gear. [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". It premiered on September 23, 2000, on the WB Television Network's Kids' WB programming block. DC Comics has retconned the origin of Static, better known in his animated form as Static Shock, to feature a Black Lives Matter protest. [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. block programming. Jason Marsden as Gear (Richie Foley) 3. In spite of this, its popularity revived interest in the original Milestone comic and introduced McDuffie to the animation industry. "[67], Jones commended Virgil's portrayal as an everyman teenager,[66] while Ashby appreciated Virgil's "relatable" character. Denys Cowan and Reggie … Static possesses the power to generate, manipulate and absorb electromagnetic energy. A Static Shock comic series launched with DC’s 2011 New 52 reboot, but was cancelled after eight issues. Media Life Magazine. [58][59] At the 30th Daytime Emmy Awards in 2003, the show was nominated for Special Class Animated Program and Richard Wolf was nominated for Achievement in Music Direction and Composition. Discover (and save!) [15] The same goes for Richie, who is described as an amalgam of different characters from the original comic. Static is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. 2000-2004 Look at those girls in the swimsuits! [52] It was also the best rated program of the channel among kids on a week of January 2005,[53] and the best rated show on Cartoon Network's Miguzi block as of March 2005. Media Life Magazine. Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan Another power that is similar to Magneto’s is Static’s ability to control metal. Static Shock is an American superhero animated television series based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics superhero Static. Distributors: Not bo… [38][39] Starting in September 2018, all episodes of the series have been made available on the DC Universe digital streaming service. The fifth series of the DC Animated Universe, the series was produced by Warner Bros. 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"). [82][83] McDuffie was responsible for diversifying the DC animated universe's Justice League by including black and female characters. "[18] This change followed the second-season premiere—"The Big Leagues"—when Static meets Batman and Robin. "[30] Sinnott called it "a fun series overall", but considered some jokes to be "a little stale". Fitzgerald, Toni (April 4, 2003). 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. I sure like girls! [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. [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. "[6], The series' music director was Richard Wolf,[21] while he, Stanley Clarke and Max Gousse were the composers, and Kennard Ramsey was the orchestrator. 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. Series title: : The Return of Black Adam, List of Warner Bros. The mutated people become meta-humans known as "Bang Babies" and their mutations apparently spread to other people around them. [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. Phil LaMarr as Static (Virgil Hawkins) 2. However, … Static Shock ran for four seasons, with 52 half-hour episodes in total. As comic readers look forward to what’s in store for the new year in comics, the return of Static Shock and the rest of Milestone Media is topping lists. Static Shock had some alterations from the original comic book because it was oriented to a pre-teen audience. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Static Shock is an American superhero animated television series based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics superhero Static. The brilliant, slightly awkward high school student Virgil Hawkins transforms into the cocky electromagnetic hero Static!A mysterious tragedy forces the Hawkins family to relocate from Dakota to New York City!
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