Static (DC Comics)

Static (Virgil Ovid Hawkins) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Milestone Comics founders Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, Derek T. Dingle, and Christopher Priest. The character first appeared in a 3-page preview in Icon #1 (May 1993) with his first full appearance in Static #1 (June 1993), written by McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III and illustrated by John Paul Leon. He is a member of a fictional subspecies of humans with superhuman abilities known as metahumans. Not born with his powers, Hawkins' abilities develop after an incident exposes him to a radioactive chemical called "Quantum Juice", turning him into a "Bang Baby" (a sub-category of metahuman).

Not to be confused with Static (Eclipse Comics).
"Virgil Hawkins" redirects here. For the Florida attorney for whom the character is named, see Virgil D. Hawkins.
Static
Static as depicted in Static: Season One #6 (March 2022). Art by Nikolas Draper-Ivey.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceIcon #1 May 1993 (preview)
Static #1 June 1993 (full appearance)
Created byDwayne McDuffie
Denys Cowan
Christopher Priest
Michael Davis
Derek T. Dingle
In-story information
Alter egoVirgil Ovid Hawkins
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliationsJustice League
S.T.A.R. Labs
Teen Titans
Young Justice
Heroes
Shadow Cabinet
Notable aliasesStatic
Abilities
  • Electromagnetic phenomena generation and manipulation (colored light violet)
  • Electromagnetic manipulation
  • Electromagnetic energy field manipulation
  • Generation of electrostatic force-fields
  • Electrokinesis
  • Electrogenesis
  • Electroreception
  • Electrocommunication
  • Energy absorption and redirection/transmutation
  • Flight via electrostatic disc plate
  • Keen scientific mind
  • Expert strategist
  • Technopathy/Technokinesis/Mechanokinesis (via manipulation of electrical signals)
  • Regenerative healing
  • Electricity/Lightning empowerment
  • Electricity absorption
  • Electricity manipulation
  • Electrical energy manipulation
  • Electric charge manipulation
  • Electricity element control
  • Lightning manipulation
  • Lightning element control
  • Magnetic empowerment
  • Electronic disruption
  • Psionic immunity
  • Manipulation of subatomic particles
  • Data manipulation

The character drew much inspiration and was in fact designed to represent a modern-era Spider-Man archetype. After the closing of Milestone Comics, Static was incorporated into the DC Universe and became a member of the Teen Titans.

Static has made numerous appearances in other forms of media. The character has been featured in various animated series, including Static Shock, a version of the storyline made slightly more suitable for a younger audience, as well as animated films and video games.

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