Static Shock, based from the Milestone comic books notably Blood Syndicate (published by DC Comics) with the same title created by Dwyane McDuffie & produced by Warner Brother, no doubt to be one of the finest, mass appealing with high quality animated TV series of 
2000. For almost half decade of the show, it holds strong ratings for its four seasons, nominated and won many awards from Humanitaz Prize and Daytime Emmy Awards. Viewers found the series cool & very entertaining for having light-hearted episodes, funny dialogues with a good storyline depicting real life characters in more realistic situations audience can relate such as schoolings, gangs, social issues, family problems, death, racism, judging by appearance, etc.
Typical African-American teenager Virgil Ovid Hawkins, high school student in a fictional city in Dakota, got in big trouble being pressured to join a street gang where one night they got involved in a major rumble in a chemical storage yard. Police interrupt by tear gassing the place, accidentally detonates series of chemical explosions, Virgil and others exposed in mutagenic gas, he discovered his powerful ability to project & control electromagnetic electricity at his will while others who called themselves “Bang Babies” from being bullies now gain superpower, they terrorize people around the city. Virgil use the identity of “Shock”, with his inventive and genius best friend Richie Foley(later also gained special power and call himself “Gear”), even had a day job & facing normal kids pressure with peers, gangs, family & growing up, they decided to be superheroes, they patrol the sky, fight crimes & super-powered villains/bad Bang Babies(some later back into normal kids) and make positive difference for community as they save the city.
Static Shock Cartoon TV was premiered on September 2000 and lasted until May 2004, total of 4 seasons and 52 episodes. now available on DVD.
Static Shock DVD at TV Shows on DVD
- Phil LaMarr.............. Virgil Hawkins / Static
- Jason Marsden .............. Richie Foley / Gear
- Michele Morgan ............. Sharon Hawkins
- Kevin Michael Richardson ............. Robert Hawkins
- --------- Recurring Roles ---------------
- Kadeem Hardison ................. Rubberband Man
- Brian Tochi ................ Shiv
- Danica McKellar ............ Frieda
- Maria Canals ............ Shelly Sandoval
- Kimberly Brooks ............ Puff
- Tia Texada ............ Talon
- Crystal Scales ............ Daisy
- Michele Morgan ............ Sharon
- Danny Cooksey ............ Hotstreak
- Kevin Michael Richardson ............ Kangor
- Kerrigan Mahan ............ Edwin Alva
- Matt Ballard ............ Carmen Dillo
- Gary Sturgis ............ Ebon
Static Shock Allies:
- Adam Evans / Rubberband Man
- Alfred
- Anansi
- Dr. Anoyke
- Chief Barnsdale
- Batman
- Bullock and Gordon
- Clark Kent / Superman
- Flashback
- Green Lantern
- Hoop Squad
- Justice League
- Richie Foley / Gear
- Robert Hawkins
- Robin
- Sharon Hawkins
- Shenice Vale / Shebang
- Virgil Hawkins / Static
- Brainiac
- Edwin Alva
- D.J. Rock
- Harley and Ivy
- Heavyman
- Imgora and Onini
- The Joker
- Jokerz
- Kobra
- Mrs. Moore (Darcy)
- Omnara
- Osebo
- Prof. Odium
- Sinestro
- Specs and Trapper
- Speedwarp
- Starburst
- Timecode
- Toyman
- Adam Evans / Rubberband Man
- Derek / D-Struct
- Nails
- Nightbreed
- Permafrost
- Richie Foley / Gear
- Virgil Hawkins / Static
Bad Bang Babies:
- Aquamaria
- Boom and Mirage
- Carmendillo
- Chainlink
- Dwayne & Aron
- Ebon
- Ebon / Hotstreak
- Ferret
- Frankie / Royce
- Francis Stone / F-Stop / Hotstreak
- Hyde
- Kangor
- Leech
- Omnefarious
- Madelyn
- Puff and Onyx
- Ragtag
- Replay
- Replicon
- Run, Jump & Push
- Shiv
- Slipstream
- Talon
- Tamara Lawerence
- Tantrum
- Tarmack
1 Comment:
I think Static Shock was a wonderful cartoon, that incorporated a unique story line with unique super heores. It is one of the few African American superhoes that kids have to look up to, and was great to see while it was still showing.
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