Static
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
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Icon #1
Milestone
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Static #1
Milestone
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
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
[March 2026 - the recent release of the New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident is driving interest in Static's first appearance]
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
[March 2026 - the recent release of the New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident is driving interest in Static's first appearance]
Static #2
Milestone
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Static
Superman: The Man of Steel #35
DC
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Superman & Batman Magazine #7
Welsh Publishing Group
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Static
Origin of Hardware
Origin of Icon
Milestone for Kids featured article with comic stories and publisher profile
Origin of Static
Origin of Hardware
Origin of Icon
Milestone for Kids featured article with comic stories and publisher profile
Static #25
Milestone
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Original cover art was censored by DC without the creator's knowledge and can be viewed by tapping the cover and swiping
Original cover art was censored by DC without the creator's knowledge and can be viewed by tapping the cover and swiping
Static #30
Milestone
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Low print run, estimated under 8,000
Static #39
Milestone
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by M.D. Bright
Static #40
Milestone
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Scarce
Cover and story features NYC Hip Hop crew The Lost Boyz - MC Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, Pretty Lou, and Freaky Tah
Scarce
Cover and story features NYC Hip Hop crew The Lost Boyz - MC Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, Pretty Lou, and Freaky Tah
Static #41
Milestone
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Scarce
Static #42
Milestone
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,279
Static #43
Milestone
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,110
Static #44
Milestone
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Scarce, second-to-last issue
Static Shock: Rebirth of the Cool #1
Milestone
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the second Static series following a four year hiatus
Scarce issue 7,716 copies ordered by retailers
Premiere issue of the second Static series following a four year hiatus
Scarce issue 7,716 copies ordered by retailers
Static Shock: Rebirth of the Cool #2
Milestone
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
Debut of new Static costume
Scarce 6,207 copies ordered by retailers
Static Shock: Rebirth of the Cool #3
Milestone
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
Scarce 5,366 copies ordered by retailers
Static Shock: Rebirth of the Cool #4
Milestone
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
Scarce 5,100 copies ordered by retailers
Terror Titans #3
DC
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
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
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 Forever #1
Milestone
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Part one of a two-part story that chronicles the end of the Dakotaverse focused on the original launch characters
Part one of a two-part story that chronicles the end of the Dakotaverse focused on the original launch characters
Milestone Forever #2
Milestone
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Conclusion of a two-part story that dissolves the Dakotaverse and ushers in the Milestone characters to the DC Universe
Conclusion of a two-part story that dissolves the Dakotaverse and ushers in the Milestone characters to the DC Universe
Static Shock Special #1
Milestone
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Static Shock: New 52 #1
Milestone
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue, reintroduction of Static Shock
Static: Season One #1
Milestone
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue
Milestone 30th Anniversary Special #1
Milestone
•
2023
•
Vol. 1
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
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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