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Creation & Design

Static was created by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek Dingle as part of the Milestone Media line, aimed at providing diverse characters in comic books.

Early Years

Virgil Hawkins was a teenager living in Dakota City who gained electromagnetic powers after being exposed to a mutagenic gas during a gang fight. He became Static, a superhero who fought crime and dealt with personal issues.

Character Development

Over the years, Static has evolved from a teenage superhero dealing with typical adolescent issues to a more mature character who grapples with complex social issues, identity, and responsibility.

Cultural Reception

Static has been well-received for his relatable character and the representation of African American culture in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Virgil Hawkins
Aliases:
Static Shock
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teen Titans, Justice League, Dakota Unified
Abilities:
Electromagnetic manipulation, Flight, Superhuman agility
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
Milestone May 1993

Icon #1

Icon #1
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1st appearance of Icon, an alien who crash-landed on earth and took the form of a black child
1st appearance of Rocket, the first teen mother depicted in DC Comics
First preview of Static, a 3-page sneak peek
Milestone Jun 1993

Static #1

Static #1
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1st appearance of Static Shock, the first black superhero to star in his own cartoon series
1st appearance of Hotstreak, a villain with the power to control fire
[April 2026 - Variety reported a Static film is in development]
DC Jul 1994

Superman: The Man of Steel #35

Superman: The Man of Steel #35
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Part one of the 'Worlds Collide' crossover arc between Milestone Media's Dakotaverse and the mainstream DCU
1st in-story appearance of Static in a mainstream DC title
Triangle incorrectly identifies reading order as the 28th Superman comic released in 1994 when it should show that it is the 25th
Milestone Jul 1995

Static #25

Static #25
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Original cover art was censored by DC without the creator's knowledge and can be viewed by tapping the cover and swiping
Milestone Oct 1996

Static #40

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Cover and story features NYC Hip Hop crew The Lost Boyz - MC Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, Pretty Lou, and Freaky Tah
DC Feb 2009

Terror Titans #3

Terror Titans #3
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Reintroduction of Static Shock after being absent for nearly eight years
Debut of new Static design, inspired by the character's depiction from the cartoon series
Milestone Aug 2011

Static Shock Special #1

Static Shock Special #1
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One-shot tribute to Dwayne McDuffie and Milestone Media with material from Milestone co-founder Denys Cowan and other alumni
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,976
Milestone Mar 2023

Milestone 30th Anniversary Special #1

Milestone 30th Anniversary Special #1
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1st appearance of Static Beyond, an older version of Virgil Hawkins
Anthology of stories including:
Static and Batman team-up in the style of the Static Shock animated series
A future story of Rocket inheriting the Icon mantle
Alt-reality story of Milestone characters today meeting their 1993 counterparts
Cover art inspired by Flash #123

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