History Of Static Shock
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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I see Static as the Spider Man of DC, I mean that in terms of the character and not popularity. If DC made a live action movie for Static and made it good I think it could give the Spider Man movies a run for their money.
Spiderman and Static have the same similarities. But the reason why D.C. Universe doesn't want to make a Static Movie is because Static is Black. They think if they make a movie of a Black super hero they wouldn't make enough money by the movie. In my opinion Marvel should buy the character of Static since D.C. Universe sucks at making movies.
Afro zekepick Well Black Panther made history, but it was Marvel so yeah lol DC just “don’t care” for movies! There I said it pun and all!
Afro zekepick It’s ridiculous
Jonathan Tefft Facts
@@Bohnezzzzzz That's just your stupid logic. Right now Black panther made over a billion dollars and back then blade made millions and was a successful franchise. Also why would DC make a show about Black lightning if they didn't think it was gonna be successful.
*YES! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!*
Static is by far my favorite DC super hero, next to Batman of course. His personality is a lot like Peter Parker's and I felt he was the most relatable superhero for me growing up.
I wish the new 52 comic would have sold better. I would have liked to collect his run.
I really miss that show, such a great potential and relevant storylines... Although superman whould be my number one.
I totally agree. static is awesome
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BLESS THIS POST! Thank you so much for sharing!
Static comic not only dealt with powers but with issues that young people go though like racism, AIDS and much more. Great stories.
i wish that cartoons now days would teach kids morals and lessons like the old days
Ikr! Old cartoons>new cartoons
true, but i like the art now better
Where have u been?
+Bird Scott Um... they do.
Shady Doorags lol the ignorance is strong with this one
i'd literally give anything to pitch to DC a live action Static Shock for Netflix. I dream of it
Edit: can't believe I wrote this six years ago back when I was 20 with a notebook full of ideas. I guess dreams do come true
AzureMirage I would watch it.
AzureMirage I mean with Black lightning becoming really popular, people may want more superhero shows with a black lead. With how responsive Netflix has been I'm sure it'll happen if black lightning continues to be good
I would luv Static to ditch DC
There’s one on UA-cam now
id play the best static shock lol .
Static deserves a movie like yesterday, he also forgot to talk about the civil rights influence the character has
Joseph Ben-Obasa yes he inspired me when I was a kid it wasn't many black cartoon characters yet alone a black superhero when static shock came out I finally seen someone who looks like me
Well we finally getting one now
We getting one
Future you it’s going to happen
We are getting one, but unfortunately DC just completely rewrote him in this reboot and completely muddled the character. We'll see which one we get.
If there is ever gonna be a Static Shock game, WB needs to get Sucker Punch to develop it. For those of you that played Infamous, you may understand why.
Oh my god. Pleeeeeaaaaase.
Music Junkie It needs to happen. DC and WB are milking Batman too much, they need to give some of their other superheroes attention.
+Bosston Bong Sly Cooper is the shiiit!
+Farhan Kapadia
Either Sucker Punch or Rocksteady would work wonders with a Static Game.
+Farhan Kapadia RIGHT
ahhh the memories of watching static shock back then....
I know right
damn we are old!!!!!😅
Aye.
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That's was some exciting times, waiting for that to come on. Don't know why Static Shock just was given up on, he was a cool ass superhero.
There needs to be a Static movie.
I like how resourceful Static was portrayed in the comics, the metallic disc used to be a garbage can bin.
In the show it was when he first learned he could do that then his friend made an actual metallic disc
Static Shock and The Batman of kids WB was my childhood.
justice league and the unlimited series were very good because they didn't stay focused to the core main characters like sups and bats. They did episodes for power girl, super girl, booster gold, captain marvel or "shazam", and others too. very well rounded series in my opinion. :)
VariantComics sorry to bother you did you ever watch Batman and Mr Freeze Subzero it is part of the dc animated universe so it is in the same universe as batman TAS, superman TAS,batman beyond,static shock,justice league,justice league unlimited,batman mask of the phantasma and batman beyond the return of the joker and it is a really good movie and underrated it is not as good as mask of the phantasm or return of the joker but still pretty good movie and i recommend it.
www.rottentomatoes.com/m/batman_and_mr_freeze_subzero/
SUPAH HEROOOOO STATIC SHOCK AWOOWOO
Pyroclastic DOOM I get it!
Pyroclastic DOOM damn that shit bring back memories yo!
joseph charlot that moment when you suddenly feel like your as old as Jesus.
Static Shock could've been the Spider-Man of Dc or be a role model for black kids in this generation that are so destroyed (I'm a black male) with gun violence and other shit. They need to bring him back.
Seriously, there was so much wasted potential with that 2011 series. Static could have been an A-lister in the DC universe...maybe someday we'll see something good done with him again
+lazyrmc
I think DC didn't believe Static was popular enough to continue to work on. Did it have amazing quality, yes, but for some reason he just didn't get enough attention.
Uh...Static came back in young justice but that show got cancelled at the end of season 2 :/ the reason why it was canceled was the waner bros where sexist against females.
elsrune yep
+The Otaku Dragon Slayer yep
I didn't know Static Shock had so many episodes. Definitely gonna download those.
kabuto600 Watchcartoononline.com It has EVERYTHING! your welcome
Charles Tosti oh thank you man for this great website
kabuto600 i would actually recommend getting torrent downloads instead of going to a virus filled site.
theredsoxfan18 True but some torrents can cause viruses too. It's hard to imagine anyone living in 2014 without computer protection
I remember when they called metahumans as Bangbabies
lol
Bruh😭😭
the good ole days
When
I remember that lol
I use to watch this show back in the day. (about 10 yrs ago)
My favorite Superhero...
RIP Dwayne Mcduffy....
My favorite Static villains are Hot-Streak and Ebon
My parents wouldn't let me see this show when it aired in the early 2000's because the main protagonist was of African American race, I always was left out on conversations of the other kids in my elementary school.
***** I'm not, my father though, that's a different, you see he has African Americans stigmatized as "Law breakers" and "Of poor taste of culture and unethical". Me however, I have plenty of African American friends.
Ivy Kenso Lol there was actually an episode similar to that. Static finds out his best friend's dad is... well like yours. Guess he could've learned something from the show himself.
you didn't miss much, i was never a fan of static shock as i felt it took away all of the stuff that made static relatable in the first place. the absence of any other milestone characters, no holocaust in the show either.
Glad my folk aren't racist, I could watch whatever I wanted to because race doesn't matter in a kids cartoon
I see where your coming from but I wouldn't recommend watching it. It was like a rip off show he didn't mean nothing like he doesn't even have movies to this day hes dead now #RipStatic
Static Shock is a awesome superhero. I definitely enjoyed the paperback books and the cartoon series as well.
Dwayne McDuffie was a genius. Loved Milestone Comics & the work he did with Bruce Timm. Great show.
I love static shock cartoon show back then I hope they updated one day.
All I had to relate to when growing up was that static show. Never thought a hero could be black let alone have his OWN SHOW before that. It changed my life in a way. *Thanks to all who were involved with it's creation.*
I WANT A STATIC SHOCK MOVIE!!!
+CrazyDaisy Terra ...or a new live action series like Arrow and the Flash. Im good with eirther so long as they do good.
+CrazyDaisy Terra yeah TV series would be dope
You ain't getting it.
Bring It!
Same
So in other words, Cole from inFamous 1 & 2 is just a white version of Static Shock. Gotcha.
I mean powers wise yeah but character wise they're pretty different
Loved the cartoon series, it dealt with a lot of real and untouched issues most shows wouldn't go near but I found myself unable to get into the comic universe of it but I may track down the revamp and see if its any better, didn't know they had done that.
That's weird, after I read the comics I had a tough time watching certain episodes of the cartoon because of how toned down things were in comparison to the comics
the revamp was pretty toned down. also issue one was ridiculously wordy and the art style was.. well some people loved it some loathed it.
Is anyone else mad that this cool character is never used enough
Agreed.I don't understand why they don't utilitize such an awesome character.
A static shock live action show has just been green lit
As long as Virgil is not played by Jaden Smith, I'm happy.
RNB guy
Jaden Smith acts in movies, not TV shows. So don't worry.
StaticHD
thats good to hear
StaticHD i wouldn't call it acting
TheGamingWaffle
what else would you call his role in those movies then?
In the new 52, i don't think static is not getting the spotlight that he deserves as he has potential.
He probably died in Apokolips War.
Ya gotta admit, Arris kinda rocks. He can talk really really REALLY fast, but still fairly understandable, has an obvious love for both Marvel and DC comics, and is just kinda funny.
We're bringing static shock BACK!
With the way Hollywood is, along with some stupid Directors, they'll probably make Static a White Guy or someone that doesn't resemble a dark skinned Black Man.
It's just a feeling I have.
the Static cartoon was the shit back then, MAN Those were the days
SUPERHERO STATIC SHOCK WHOO WHOO
Meta human? Star labs? Flash much? I think he should be on the flash cw tv show
Pretty sure he'll have a spot...... And they have a live action tv show coming out
cook j what about cyborg isn't he from star labs
Ohhhhhhhhh he's dad did work at S.T.A.R. Lab........Good Eye
Thanks
There's a rumor that he might appear on Arrow & team up with Flash n em. So hyped if its true
Static needs to be a Injustice character
That would be awesome I was thinking the same thing.
Freakazoid 6 years later still no static
He was on the mobile phone
i would love another static shock show with today's technology
Genuinely disappointed they're making a Static movie but will have Jaden Smith as the lead. I can't imagine a character so likeable be played by him. I'd rather prefer someone like Tyler James Williams or Donald Glover. At least they're good at acting and have a decent personality.
Isaiah Quidilla I thought it was a live-action show
Isaiah Quidilla I thought it was a live-action show
KingSoar Shaw-Cruz I heard it was a movie to go along with their whole Cinematic Universe. Maybe because since they got Will Smith for Suicide Squad they had to give Jaden a role in something.
Jayden has proved in karate kid that he might be good
+Mostafa Shahin Then there was After earth
One of the the most underrated characters of the DC universe.☺
I love Static Shock! I remember when it first came out on Cartoon Network! I like Gear. He's alright. But no one touches Static Shock!
Static shock is pretty kool I remember when I first heard of him was when they made his cartoon I loved it I I woke up early every morning to watch kids wb and my mom would be like so you can get up on time for your cartoons but it's a war to get you up for school.hehehe 😦😂
lol
Richard Rodriguez lol same!
Facts!! 😂😂
Does anybody else notice a trend with black DC characters
Static
Black lightning
Steel
Cyborg
They all have some sort of metallics or electrical powers to them. Its probably not intentional tho. Kinda funny
Static was a Milestone character first. Actually, a lot of this video's history doesn't even touch on the material right. It's like they only used the cartoon as reference.
Your not the only one to notice that trend. But don't forget, Green Lantern in Justice League.
Static is kinda of s homage to Black Lighting and Tony Isabella.
But there powerd are different. BL is a bio electric bsttery, like an electric eel, while static manipulates electromagnetic phenomena.
Static can do way more stuff besides shoot electricity.
*their
Incase grammar nazis are reading.
Bumblebee (Shrinking Abilities) and Vixen (All Animals Abilities).So not really.
Stumbled upon this video and was astounded on how much it has progressed 7 years later. So proud of this channel!🙌🏻
I heard STAR labs.Wouldn't be that bad to bring him onto the Flash one day
Yes!!
Honestly, he wouldn't be too far put of place in the current story arc about Godspeed. But then again, they are using it to introduce New 52 Wally West Kid Flash...
Then again, New 52 Wally West and Static would be a good match on the upcoming Teen Titans series.
I realize this comment was originally made in February but I felt like sharing my PoV from September.
They just might.
Comics or TV show? Cause he actually fits right into the origins of the show given that he originally got his powers from the "big bang"/chemicals and that in the flash all the metas got hit with the particle accelerator explosion..they could spin the story that he was visiting central city at the time and dicovered his powers later like how Cisco didnt become vibe until much later. Deffinatly think most people watching thenarrowverse grew up watching static shock and would love to see him in it.
Idk why, but I feel like Static would absolutely flourish in Marvel, and ngl I feel like they'd do him better, since DC kinda do him dirty
I miss Static ;-;
I loved watching the Static Shock series as a kid. Static became one of my favorite DC heroes ever since. He needs more love and attention because he's criminally underrated.
Static Shock receives as much comic book coverage as Black Lightning, which is very little, and embarrassing when compared to Steel.
The TV show was Awesome! I need to read some comics
I loved the animated series for Static. Specially after his friend was revealed to be a meta also. Gear was awesome friend/side kick. It would be so awesome if they brought him into the tv universe through the flash series. That one episode when they talked about other metas before the explosion? I honestly thought that was a reference to Static.
Clicked like before watching...with static shock in the title, it's instant gold!
Static was created by Michael Davis, who was one of the original founders/ owners of Milestone Media.
Although those other creators contributed a great deal to the character, it was Michael's creation before Robert Washington and John Paul Leon were ever involved.
What about Ebon my favorite villain from static shock.
my child hood just regurgitated BEST SHOW EVER
This is perfect, I was just going to watch Static Shock just finished Justice League unlimited and the whole Batman TAS, plus first season of young justice. Hopefully, the series is awesome :D
Doctor Nemo.... only noticed when he wants to be. So when people are searching for him and he wants to be unnoticed that means that people are Finding Nemo. It cant be a coincidence.
my first intro to static was the tv series. i watched it religiously. and i freakin loved his catch phrase at the end of his intro. "the name's static. i put a shock to your system."
where is Gear?
His character actually wasn't in the comics. But he was instead an amalgam of two of Static's friends. The closest one to him physically and character wise was Richard "Rick" Stone.
DJ Ezasscul yea he was gay in the comics and the show
Static Shock seems to manipulate electro magnetism while with Black Lightning electro magnetism is only a sub category of his powers. Black Lightning can do a bit more but I feel SS is more creative. And I also like their student/mentor friendship.
Hot-Streak wasn't nearly as deadly as Holocaust in the comics though. Since Hot-Streak needed friction to build up to use fire whereas Holocaust could use his fire power freely like the way Hot-Streak was portrayed in the animated series.
Static Shock 2022 confirmed!
What an underrated super-hero.
His TV show was so great, I wish his comics were as popular. I'd give my left nut to see him in a feature film, but I guess i'll settle with Black Panther for now.
+14megasxlr
i know, his show was awesome, i've never read his comic i'll buy em if i ever see them. since i don't buy comics that much.
Static Shock was such a cool hero, and they wrote the characters so well in the show. from what he was saying, it looks like the show's origin story for Static isn't too different from the comics which is always good.
if anything, i want another animated series for Static..
i miss watching the WB on saturday mornings, they always had awesome shows..
One of my favorites... and the crossover with Batman is really something. "How did you know... you're really the world's great detective"
"I'll put a shock to your system" .
Spidey is my all time favorite Superhero, but he could certainly learn from Static about balancing his hero life and his real life. Virgil did right what Peter Parker did wrong. He was a geek who was picked on all the time, but when the chance came to choose between right and wrong, he chose right, unlike Peter who made one of the worst decisions that haunts him til this day. Virgil actively seeks new opportunities for himself, being an apprentice at Star Labs, and thinks before he acts.
well said
I freakin love static shock. And I loved the show even more. It was freakin awesome
Love your videos!!. I have seen many channels that talk about comics, but you don't sound boring and you have great delivery!!. Not to knock other channels. I know everyone tries, but some people have it, and some people don't. Since I'm in college and do not have as much time to read comics as I would like, I love that I can come to this channel to catch up on characters quickly and even get some good reading recommendations. Keep up the great work!!!!!!
How about the history of Guardians of the Galaxy ? I would like to hear about them please?
Check out Grace Randolph's Beyond the Trailer channel. She did character profiles for each Guardian. Go to her channel and search for Guardians of the Galaxy 2014. Also, check out IGN's UA-cam channel as well. Just search for Guardians of the Galaxy. Hope this helps :)
Yes dude, I owe you a beer. Thanks
No problem! Though I'm not a dude, a beer would still be appreciated.
Well..Interesting how that turned out lol. I'm sorry. We are still up for that beer though?
Thank you for bringing more light to static. He is a great hero who is barely seen. he gets a couple cameos and thats it.
It's been 8 months since this very good history of Static was posted. It's also been 8 months since a glaring and important omission about the creators was brought to your attention. Michael Davis and Christopher Priest also helped create the character, but for some reason this information has not been added to the video. A simple text label would clarify the info. I'm at a loss why you wouldn't do so.
Static has always been one of my favorite characters. I loved the animated series, and hope to read one of the comics someday. I also would love to see a live action "Static" movie.
Who would win in a fight between Static Shock and Cole MacGrath?
I think the only way to figure that one out is to put them into the ring.....so without further a-doo
I think its time for a DEATH BATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Depends on which Cole. I cannot tell if he was good, but he would definitely win if evil
Michael Iv
you sure, all cole gets is fire powers when evil
Thanks to Hot Streak, Static has WAY too much experience fighting against that
being good however gives him ice powers, but once again, Static also has experience goin up agaist that type of fighting style thanks to "Aqua-Maria"(I think that was here name) so again, a useless try
and since they can both absorb electricity, their normal powers as well wouldent really be worthwhile to fight with
takin it down this road would mean more of a hand to hand combat, which obviously, Cole would win, BUT it has been shown that these are times where static has gotten the most creative, as this wouldn't be the 1st time his powers were useless/couldn't be used
so in the end, their still pretty evenly matched, so like I said before, I believe the only way to figure this out is to put them in the ring, so with out further ado
its time for a DEATH BATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not because of the pyrokinesis, because he is much more powerful.
InFamous 1= Cole gained a massive power increase due to using the Ray Sphere
Infamous 2= He became *The Beast*, a Conduit with immense powers that are borderline Godlike
Michael Iv
that's not really an argument as the same could be said about the 'good path' as well the only real difference between the two is how the power are handled
the 'good' side concentrates his power in to one blast to make sure that when it hits the target, no one else gets hurt as well
the 'evil' is the flip side to that, 'discharging' all his power into the suroundings hurting anyone and everyone in the area, since he doesn't care, as long as he takes out his target
the best examples are the grenades, for the good side, you get the 'Sticky Grenades' which stays on the target and hurts only him when it explodes, the evil side gets the 'Cluster Grenades' which, once it hits something, will spread and cover an entire area, and once it explodes the damage done, is usually no different than any other bomb of the same level
its the same with the 'elements' as well, the ice grenades freezes targets, while the fir, destroys the area
in the end the big difference between the two sides is "Focus" and "Quantity" cuz in the end he's just as powerful in either path, its just how its used that makes him different
The cartoon was one of the coolest things I ever saw as a kid. Static's an awesome character.
It's super sad Static hasn't been done justice in later years. The cartoon show was one of my favorites growing up.
He was my favorite superhero growing up! with that flying trash can lid of his and static powers, man he was AWESOME. Excited about the movie too!
With the Teen Titans ending with issue #30 I would like to see Red Robin join batman in the Batman and Robin series and I think they should bring out a new Teen Titans series with Static Shock as the leader
Eh....no.
NO! I demand Caitlin Fairchild be the leader. She was screwed in the Superboy comic, and screwed out of leading the Ravagers. Although I do want Static on the team, I think Caitlin is the best choice for leader. DC, you better not screw her over completely.
static shock as leader?........ no not ever, no NEVER!!! friggin a rock could do a better job of leading a team than static could since he really doesnt have so much power anyway heck spiderman could beat him let alone batman
***** static is more than capable to lead teen titans.
*****
I don't see leader as part of his nature. To me Virgil is DC's answer to Peter Parker, the smart but a bit of a goofball, rateable teen. Being leader compromises that status, and makes his character less effective. Caitlin on the other hand is born for the role of leader. She is smart, strong, still a bit of a green horn, and always has a great dynamic with her team mates. So like I said, Static should be on the team as the character the reader relates to, while Caitlin is the strong yet still human leader, who keeps the pace of the story, and holds the team together.
The static shock cartoon along with The batman and Teen Titans made my Saturday freaking fun
You reminded of young justice, excuse me whilst I go cry in a corner for a few hours about that wonderful work of art being canceled.
No idea this was a comic character before the show, never thought to look it up....I absolutely loved this show....was so fucking good
Someone needs to start a petition to get Static back on the air, back in the comics(his own comics), or a live action movie to introduce him again!
Dwayne McDuffie, Derek Dingle, Denys Cowan, Christopher Priest, & Michael Davis created Static, as I'm sure you've heard by now. An update/edit of the feature would be a good idea.
You know the Variant logo reminds me of the logo for the Vanguard card games..
He was my boy growing up. Loved Static. Still my favorite
I was born in 04 but somehow I remember all of the stuff from the cartoon series........ I even remember most of the theme song.......
........I must have really liked static shock
I was 8 years old in 04 brah
Yea I was born in 04 too I remember everything
So in-depth!!! Amazing job
where did you get your spider-man shirt I want one! I want a shirt before the movie comes out.
I just randomly remembered this and love your channel and here it is fucken cool man I remember that show even when he came out later older that shit was badass childhood memories right there
static shock was the shit growing up ,bought all the dvds
i'm not sure let me check, no they don't have it. :( I just checked amazon
3:08 I’m dying
When they hold Static auditions for the arrowverse I'm auditioning wish me luck
DC is better at animated movies/shows while Marvel is better at live action.
The God I want to agree, but I feel Marvels live action movies are boring. I love animated DC films though.
I'm guessing you never saw the Xmen and Spiderman animated series cause they were just as good as Batman in the 90s.
Need a Static Shock movie with ASAP Rocky !!
Fuck no!😡 Jett Jackson better choice. . .
[R.I.P Jet Jackson😘]
That comment made my eyes sting...
FUCK NOOOOO!!!!😡😡😡😠😠
"Dr. Nemo, has the power to be noticed when he wants to be"
Wish I had that power back in highschool
static shock has always been my favorite super hero :D
Thanks for bringing this great character back out of the attic! I miss this one.
I'm a huge black lightning fan even though he isn't that popular
Omgoodness I forgot all about Static Shcok!!! It was one of my favorite cartoons growing up...I think it's time for a marathon
Leon Thomas III for Staic!!!!!
No
HELL, NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No way..
heero yuy I agree, Leon just doesn't have the static shock look.
***** Are you dumb.... JB, that awful....
Static Shock TAS is basicly the first i saw. I thought that was Statics first appearence. But dang did they do well. Although i feel that his references date the other shows like Batman and Superman.
Glad to know that the big bang was the big starter in more than just the cartoon since they changed it in the Young justice show.
History of Black lightning anyone.