Static went from one of the greatest to a forgotten relic. I miss static so much 😢 he wasnt afraid to teach about real issues like school bullying causes the bullied to lash out, that you cant change the past but you can cherish the memories from it. Like static i lost my mom as a kid before truly getting to know her so i related more to static then i ever thought i could. He was there as a hero and an icon for me
Virgil wasn't just a black kid he was a kid in a bad neighborhood who was nearly pressured into gang violence and shot a rival gang member but chose the high road. We've still never gotten another inner city kid done right quite like this.
@@TheChristXYz he wasn't in a bad neighborhood. Last I checked they lived in a nice house and went to a nice school. Their was only one bully problem and yah some supposed friends of Virgil pushed him to come with him to kill prior or beat the crap out of him.
@@AaronHeininger those weren't his friends they were gang members that stopped a rival gang member from bullying him so they forced him to join their gang for protection and made him come to the docks where the big bang happened and they all became bang babies.
lol 4:51 why you try make it seem like it got shut down for graphic design? You know the higher ups cancelled it cause it was black owned it’s simple as that
@italycorleone it got shutdown cause blacks didn't care about super heros or at least not enough of them. That's why after blade and steel you didn't see marvel attempt that crap till decades later. Not cause of racism like everyone wants to cry but cause no one really cares enough.
No one will ever agree with this statement but Static was the first DC counterpart to Spider-Man in the comics, if you analyze the two of them they were both incredibly intelligent kids who weren’t that popular, they got their powers from freak accidents and had to hide their powers and identities from everyone all while trying to navigate high school like a normal kid and even had a bully who became his arch enemy
If you was to put Static and Spider-Man next to each other in a team up the world would implode those two have such a high status we will all faint from the sheer excitement.
Your statement isn't even a wild take, in fact that was the creator's intention. Static was designed to be a POC counterpart to Spiderman. That's why their similarities stand out. I love both heroes for that reason, they both resonated with me as a kid growing up for different reasons.
Some 80s cartoons were cool but a lot of them were just 30 minute toy commercials. 90s shows added a bit more depth. Early 00s refined and since then we've been on a decline of western cartoons. Which is why many youths now watch anime. Of course there are exceptions like invincible and young justice but these are few and far between.
For what so they can ruine it with woke garbage message and side line him In his own show for a strong toxic female version of static shock instead of meaningful episodes we get episodes where they shove there bullshiiit down our throats no thanks
@@misterOrca4 if they are to do the movie they should cast a actors who is fresh and brand new. For the characters of Virgil , Richie Freda, Daisy , Francis etc basically the characters that are in high School but for the antagonists they cast the well known actors
@@tevinhoward4419 All lives he didn’t discriminate based on race or skin Colour but agree he represented what it means to be black or from other minority ethnic Backgrounds
It's sad what happened to the series. It was my favorite superhero show growing up, but that's the business side of life. Especially with those discarded scripts, that would have been awesome, but alas. It was nice to see him show up in Young Justice. He didn't do much, but it was nice to know he wasn't forgotten. Hopefully, only better things come for him in the future, we can only hope.
Need more shows like static shock. Funny, but not afraid to tackle more serious topics. Definitely better than brain rot that the kids of today get stuck with
If they bring out TV Shows or movies on what kids are facing in life ppl will more watch as times are getting worse and the youths heads are not on the right things so TV shows on kids facing what they facing daily will help them see it have Good in everyone is u heart is good 😢😢😅😅
It blew my mind when i learned that Static shock was beating Pokemon in the ratings. and it blew my mind even more that i never saw a Static Shock toy in my childhood...thats wild. You would think one of the most popular kids shows during the 2000's would have plenty of action figures
The higher ups thought kids wouldn’t like toys of a black super hero. I’m being serious they actually told the creators that they have a channel where they speak about this.
Still to this day the show hasn’t gotten a proper figure, just a subway toy from 2004. There was also a canceled GBA game by Midway.. McFarlane Toys and Funko Pop made the New 52 version of Static but it’s like they avoid making the show version on purpose. Legal problems maybe?
I love Static! That is his true superhero name just Static. I heard this pointed out by other fans online. It’s a common misconception to call him by the name of the cartoon series but I do have to admit that the title of the cartoon is also very catchy but you did a fantastic job of explaining the character’s background and personality and I would strongly support a movie about Static! He definitely needs his own movie! The cartoon series was at its’ peak during the first two seasons in my opinion.
Static is DC’s Spider-Man tbh, but the REAL problem is he has to be written correctly. And any depiction needs a certain type of creator a Dwayne Mcduffie, or a Coogler nowadays to do it.
this really warmed my heart, thanks for this! static shock was one of my go-tos as a kid and mcduffie's death in 2011 was heartbreaking. here's hoping for a proper comeback for the homie static
@@ronnjay they know exactly what they be doing they downplay TF out of us on puropse, they stay hating on us, cause they know when our characters ARE DONE RIGHT, we upstage them. Look at blade. name me another vampire hunter as cool as blade....dont worry ill wait. exactly. The even watered down Black panther. just imagine how dope war machine could be if they had some brothas write his story, same with falcon. i also cant stand Miles morales i literally died playing as him in the game. thats not how we act in NYC. but back to the topic the voice actor of static shock phil lamar actually confirmed their was "hating" if you catch my drift cause there was a way despite low toy sales phil lamar said there was a way to make it work but they just pulled the plug smh...
RIP to the GOAT, the inspiration for Steel and the only man who could reign in Bruce Timm's creepy ideas, Dwayne Mcduffie. DC hasn't been the same since he passed.
HELL NAW BRUH, Virgil had soul to him and was a great true depiction of young black teens. virgil from the culture from the streets, knows about gang banging etc etc and was created by people from the culture too, miles morales. on the other hand... lets just say i almost Died on cringe when playing the new spidermans on the ps5. Did you hear miles voice? Im a brotha from New york city and how they depicted miles morales is totally WRONG. thats not how urban young black kids NYC sound and act like. they might as well made him from long island or the rich part of queens. also hes a 1st gen afro latino which has a whole different lineage and culture than US in other words #NOTLIKEUS two MILES MORALES is not the original he'll always be in peter's shadow. Static shock is static shock spiderman is who? exactly my point. thats peter parker all day. No cap i feel like huey from boondocks was more in line to static shock than miles morales ever could be. btw i hate statics depiction in the latest DC tv shows too. they watered him down and made him cringe too..
Static Shock was just a little past my formative years, so in some ways it didn't land for me during the airing time. It was later when I really started to get with it and I think the show and the comic character is at the top of the game. I need to watch through the series again. They NEED bring back Static Shock! It would go so hard.
This is what is needed - original black characters with their own stories and plot. Race swapping existing characters with established stories is not going to do anything but split the fan bases even further.
Static Shock is literally my favorite DC hero. I love his story, and being the first black superhero in the kids' WB lineup to have a show. The show had real problems that kids like me in the hood experienced and displayed that even kids who looked & talked a certain way could be heroes. Thank you for this video!!!!!!!!
I liked how open the show was, it felt fresh and amazing story wise. whilst not being gate kept because the character was black, you really could understand his point of view be you black or white. It was very refreshing.
They replaced Teen Titians with Teen Titians Go. Unfortunately, the moment anything of substance hits the screen people space out. Kids shows can’t even have shows that have a progressive story-line, they don’t have the attention span. Static Shock, Batman Beyond...I would love to see them come back, but only nostalgia will keep them alive.
I'm just sitting here remembering the time in college I happened to watch a few episodes the day before a big astrophysics exam. Next day, on the question "describe the Big Bang" I wrote "it was responsible for creating Bangbabies." Professor asked to see me after class, and asked if I watch Static Shock. I said that I did. We spent the next four hours binge watching episodes together. I got top marks on the exam btw. 10/10 would watch again with my professor. 😏😎
I just re-binged Static Shock on MAX!! just found out its not on there anymore tho smfh... thanks for showing love to a great superhero and an amazing show ahead of its time!!
It did say when I binged the series it was on the list of shows leaving max and I just tried to watch it with my gf it was gone thankfully I finished it first.
I came here to say the same thing I love this show and the character. I want to see him get a real shot again with someone who knows and loves the character.
Great video. I kind of think the arc with Sharon was hinted at earlier in one of the episodes, because she could see something was up with Virgil, and since they argue like an old married couple, she even pointed it out to their father...she just didn't know what. This was a definite groundbreaking show, and if you pay attention, Virgil/Static comes off like Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Static is one of the best. And he was taken off MAX literally the day before the posting of this video. At least he got a new comic a few years ago and he’s coming to the DCU. We need an Absolute Static Shock.
7:20 I seem to remember an exchange along the lines of Static asking Batman "Where's Robin" which he replied "With the Titans. ...You'll meet them." Dang, and I haven't watched the show since its TV days.
You should look up the video of Phil La Marr, Static's voice actor, talking about why the show ended. He suggests more than just financial concerns as the culprit. It's also been months since we've seen any update on the Static movie. I'm timorous about Live-Action Static until I see firm confirmations from Gunn and Warner Brothers. We also know WB has been in dispute with the McDuffie estate for years over the rights to Static's character. There is a lot going on behind why Static was MIA for so long but this video does a good job of explaining the background.
That's exactly what I was thinking when they got to why static ended. i remember him talking about how one of the higher ups saying "Toys like those wouldn't sell" and those that are smart know what that might imply
@@Brixujel_Rimulex we all know they not tryna see us shine, look at this whole DEI affirmative action narrative they putting on us. Like we dont have to work 4 times as hard as them. the messed up thing about it was that We arent even the main ones that benefited off of DEI/ affirmative actions... it was Becky & karen LOL we cant have NOTHING bruh. then when they do give us characters they all Washed down corny and boring. Like look at what they did to Cyborg and john stewart. Made them Lame AF like Thats easy Money,
Static Shock is my second most favorite show of all time right behind Naruto I watch static shock once every year it's basically been a tradition since 2018 I never get tired of that show static shock is from a bygone era one where writers respected their audience enough to give us mature stories regardless of age and the biggest reason I re-watch it every year is the more educated I become the more I see just how much thought and Care was put into the series.
loved this show as a kid defiently a rare gem compared to a lot of superhero shows today also the whole hip hop type vibe was cool and how he almost joined a gang in the first episode and chucked the fire arm into the ocean, also liked how rubber band man went from a villian to a hero, also fun fact static did appear in multiple episodes of the show young justice highly recommended, i also loved the cross over episodes he did with the justic league and batman beyond
Best days of my life waking up Saturday morning to watch cartoons. Static Shock, Pokemon, Mighty Max, Jackie Chan Adventures, Gargoyles, Yugioh, SpiderMan, Xmen, Street Sharks love them all.
Static was an important step for diversity and inclusion because it was creating a new and interesting cast who happened to be mostly black, rather than taking the name and costume styling of an existing popular character and pasying them onto the popular minority of the moment and trying to ride the legacy while simultaneously insulting fans upset about having their long time favorite replaced. Entertainment media has been deathly afraid of any attempt at launching something new for about twenty years and the endless sequels and reboots only feel more obnoxious with that kind of self-righteous political wankery stirred in as well.
They handled adult themes MASTERFULLY. 🔥 As a child I vividly remember a school shooter episode (kid was being bullied) They even had a suicide/bullying hotline at the end of the episode. Profound. The writers never treated the viewers as stupid
Static Shock was one of my favorite shows back in the day!! Not just for the themes portrayed, because those were, and still are, needed. he voice acting was top notch--Phil LaMarr, Jason Marsden, Kevin Michael Richardson, Danica McKellar, Danny Cooksey, David Ogden Stiers, Alfre Woodard; they really got an A-list voice cast imho!! My favorite episode that hit me right in the early teenager feels was the season 3 episode titled Flashback (S3E14.) That episode is where Virgil goes back in time to the night his mother, Jean Hawkins, lost her life working as a paramedic, the night of the Dakota riots. HOWEVER, before that happens, there's a scene of Virgil atop a clock tower, making an image of his mom's face appear in static electricity. The song that plays there is Will It Be Tomorrow (ngl, I always have to look the thing up to get the title.) At the time, that scene and song hit me harshly because I was still resentful of not having more than the first 3 years of my life to know my Papa, my dad's dad. I just wanted him back so I could get to know him like my older sister had. Now, though? Now it just makes me want MY dad back, having lost him to Acute Myeloid Leukemia almost 5 years ago as of the time of posting. Literally, I am crying just typing this comment out. Dangit, now I want to find and watch this episode again. Kind of a catharsis, ya know?
Episodes that covered the loss of a parent never did it for me as a kid. But as an adult that has lost his mom. Those episodes now speak volumes to me more than ever
Static Shock was always my favorite Kids WB show back then! It's true that it gave some true real life lessons too like racism and bullying. Also Dwayne McDuffie was a true writer who knew exactly how to write these DC characters the right way unlike others. Anyway Milestone definitely needs to make a comeback and bring back Static Shock and James Gunn needs to make a new Static Shock movie or series outta this too!
Static Shock was an excellent part of the DCAU. Loved his episode where John Stewart, the DCAU's Green Lantern, was being impersonated by Sinestro, as well as all the tackling of real social issues facing teens, especially with his background
I grew up watching this show and other shows in the DC animated universe and I’ve heard nothing but good things about Dwayne McDuffie and may he rest in peace because he was a very talented creative person who told some wonderful stories and I’m deeply sad that he passed away so suddenly and was unable to share more since I’m sure he had plenty of passion Left to share
Static was WB/DC version of Spiderman, atleast with how the show depicted him. Not that it was a bad thing it just worked in so many ways and how Static was done towards the end of the show despite still having strong viewership and so many crops-overs to other major shows and many more were planned for more seasons, it was a loss that is still felt today. I am glad to have grew up with static.
there was no official toy line. There's a figure from JLU; later a mcfarline figure; i think bk had a promotion; a gameboy game. Teen Titans, on the other hand, did have a dimly promoted toy line. I think he was carrying over the titans thing to this. perhaps, the real issue is probably paying rights to milestone creators for use of the characters.
If you look at the production quality of the show over the seasons, it didn't get cut, it got substantial improvements. Seasons 1 and 2 were all flat colors with no shading. The Season 2 Opening was updated to include shading, and crossover episodes got more budget for things like shading, but the early seasons looked very cheap. Season 3 is when things got a major improvement and budget increase, along with new character designs and updated costumes. Every episode was fully shaded except for those held back from season 2. Static Shock also reached the 52 episodes number, which is a common kill point for shows intended for syndication. Static didn't die or get canceled because of low ratings or bad toy sales, it reached the natural end of a cartoon's life cycle. Some shows get renewed for a 5th season pushing them to 65 episodes, such as Teen Titans, but this is rare and often those extra seasons feel tacked on. In the case of Static, the end of Season 4 feels like an actual Ending to the Series, one they planned. You are probably correct that low toy sales played a role in not getting extra seasons added on, but overall, Static had its full series, and frankly, it got more than a lot of other shows that were tragically cut short.
I rewatch the series often and recently purchased all four seasons. It is too painful to remember I can't go past season four each time. :/ I hope there is a live action and that they don't mess it up.
There was also a point where Static made an appearance in a team up with the justice league, in and episode or movie as an older version of the young Virgil we got in his TV show.
The comic and show were so ahead of their time. I regret not seeing more of the show and comics in my youth. But he really was instrumental in bringing minority super heroes into the mainstream. And even without all the excellent stories and characters, it was an exceptional storytelling series.
Yeah this video got a sub from me. Not many can articulate the impact of static shock like this. Literally my favorite show to watch. My wife bought me the dvd set
Cool content bro ! Virgil and Terry McGinnis are my second favorite superheroes of all time lol my favorite static shock memory (for nostalgic purposes ) is the theme song from the show Every ep was good to me so I can’t choose at the moment
Ever since 2015 it’s been my dream to play Vergil in a live action movie. I look just like him and have had a similar childhood. I even cosplayed him at a con and got a lot of compliments. It’s devastating to know that one of my fav heroes was shelved for so long
When I saw this hero on the thumbnail it was like seeing some really cool hero from the past I remember watching an episode where he goes to Africa with he's dad underrated super hero
Static went from one of the greatest to a forgotten relic. I miss static so much 😢 he wasnt afraid to teach about real issues like school bullying causes the bullied to lash out, that you cant change the past but you can cherish the memories from it. Like static i lost my mom as a kid before truly getting to know her so i related more to static then i ever thought i could. He was there as a hero and an icon for me
Sorry to hear about your loss. Having someone like Static that many can relate to was and will always be heartwarming. I wish you the best! ❤
Static was a hero to a generation myself included.
Sorry to hear about losing your mother at a young age.
Definitely was Ma sht as a kid still watch it on TH-cam
That's why I believe they cancelled the show
@@devondominick8666if u got hbo max its on there all episodes i watch it all da time
Virgil wasn't just a black kid he was a kid in a bad neighborhood who was nearly pressured into gang violence and shot a rival gang member but chose the high road. We've still never gotten another inner city kid done right quite like this.
@@TheChristXYz he wasn't in a bad neighborhood. Last I checked they lived in a nice house and went to a nice school. Their was only one bully problem and yah some supposed friends of Virgil pushed him to come with him to kill prior or beat the crap out of him.
@@AaronHeiningerhe definitely lived in a bad neighborhood , his father was just respected in it for his community work
@@AaronHeininger those weren't his friends they were gang members that stopped a rival gang member from bullying him so they forced him to join their gang for protection and made him come to the docks where the big bang happened and they all became bang babies.
lol 4:51 why you try make it seem like it got shut down for graphic design? You know the higher ups cancelled it cause it was black owned it’s simple as that
@italycorleone it got shutdown cause blacks didn't care about super heros or at least not enough of them. That's why after blade and steel you didn't see marvel attempt that crap till decades later. Not cause of racism like everyone wants to cry but cause no one really cares enough.
No one will ever agree with this statement but Static was the first DC counterpart to Spider-Man in the comics, if you analyze the two of them they were both incredibly intelligent kids who weren’t that popular, they got their powers from freak accidents and had to hide their powers and identities from everyone all while trying to navigate high school like a normal kid and even had a bully who became his arch enemy
If you was to put Static and Spider-Man next to each other in a team up the world would implode those two have such a high status we will all faint from the sheer excitement.
Your statement isn't even a wild take, in fact that was the creator's intention. Static was designed to be a POC counterpart to Spiderman. That's why their similarities stand out. I love both heroes for that reason, they both resonated with me as a kid growing up for different reasons.
It’s not a wild take for sure. It’s just the “first” part that’s wrong. There were DC 1-to-1 spider man wannabes long before DC obtained Static
@HandsomeFrogman yessir! Blue Beetle, The Bugg, Black Spider, Sideways (recently) lol but no one can imitate the great Spiderman!
I mean they are both just really normal kids that got powers... he is DC Spiderman for sure.
Saturday morning cartoons in the 80s,90s, and early 2000s was awesome. I miss those days.
All classics!
Some 80s cartoons were cool but a lot of them were just 30 minute toy commercials. 90s shows added a bit more depth. Early 00s refined and since then we've been on a decline of western cartoons. Which is why many youths now watch anime. Of course there are exceptions like invincible and young justice but these are few and far between.
This show needs a reboot
agreed
For what so they can ruine it with woke garbage message and side line him In his own show for a strong toxic female version of static shock instead of meaningful episodes we get episodes where they shove there bullshiiit down our throats no thanks
Agreed, with the same art style just polished
@@poodie3887 hell yeah and new villans
@@poodie3887 That's basically saying bring back the DCAU, which I would love!
James Gunn DCU is the moment to give Static a chance to shine. So I’m glad he possible will be in DCU instead of DCEU.
Static is LONG overdue for his own movie. I'm getting tired of all these reboots and remake movies.
I've been saying that for a long time now we need a Live action static shock movie
And also which actors could they cast
Nah they would probably get someone like Jaden Smith to be his actor, we can't hurt Static like that.
@@misterOrca4 if they are to do the movie they should cast a actors who is fresh and brand new. For the characters of Virgil , Richie Freda, Daisy , Francis etc basically the characters that are in high School but for the antagonists they cast the well known actors
@@misterOrca4 and plus I can't see Jaden Smith playing Virgil Hawkins/ static
They are going to treat static movie just like batman beyond. They know it will make them money, but continue to lose. SMH.
"I'll put a Shock to your system".
Black lives matter with Static Shock⚡
@@tevinhoward4419 All lives he didn’t discriminate based on race or skin Colour but agree he represented what it means to be black or from other minority ethnic Backgrounds
@@tevinhoward4419stop.
It's sad what happened to the series. It was my favorite superhero show growing up, but that's the business side of life. Especially with those discarded scripts, that would have been awesome, but alas. It was nice to see him show up in Young Justice. He didn't do much, but it was nice to know he wasn't forgotten. Hopefully, only better things come for him in the future, we can only hope.
Honestly having four seasons of any cartoon back then was a massive success.
@@nicholase82sadly that is true it was a surprise it lasted that long damn near animated Batman series long
Yea, but Batman damn near had over 90 to 95 ep. in season 1 lo great show nonethelessl@baronjohnson1188
Shu the full up
I loved Static Shock growing up. I have never seen the comics until the few snips in your video. The artwork is totally sick!
It's so good!
44 year Hispanic old here. I loved Static and it's 4 seasons in the WB.
He's definitely DC's spiderman
Need more shows like static shock. Funny, but not afraid to tackle more serious topics. Definitely better than brain rot that the kids of today get stuck with
If they bring out TV Shows or movies on what kids are facing in life ppl will more watch as times are getting worse and the youths heads are not on the right things so TV shows on kids facing what they facing daily will help them see it have Good in everyone is u heart is good 😢😢😅😅
They would call it “woke”
It blew my mind when i learned that Static shock was beating Pokemon in the ratings. and it blew my mind even more that i never saw a Static Shock toy in my childhood...thats wild. You would think one of the most popular kids shows during the 2000's would have plenty of action figures
The higher ups thought kids wouldn’t like toys of a black super hero. I’m being serious they actually told the creators that they have a channel where they speak about this.
Still to this day the show hasn’t gotten a proper figure, just a subway toy from 2004.
There was also a canceled GBA game by Midway..
McFarlane Toys and Funko Pop made the New 52 version of Static but it’s like they avoid making the show version on purpose. Legal problems maybe?
I love Static! That is his true superhero name just Static. I heard this pointed out by other fans online. It’s a common misconception to call him by the name of the cartoon series but I do have to admit that the title of the cartoon is also very catchy but you did a fantastic job of explaining the character’s background and personality and I would strongly support a movie about Static! He definitely needs his own movie! The cartoon series was at its’ peak during the first two seasons in my opinion.
Static is DC’s Spider-Man tbh, but the REAL problem is he has to be written correctly. And any depiction needs a certain type of creator a Dwayne Mcduffie, or a Coogler nowadays to do it.
Static being DCs spiderman I can see why you feel like that they are both very relatable characters in a way
Imagine if Static met black Panther in Wakanda like he met Anansi in Africa
My fav tv show as a kid LOVED THE DIVERSITY OF ALL THE CHARACTERS
Love this definitely need Static Back I'm 50nyrs. Old and I still watch it on Max
this really warmed my heart, thanks for this! static shock was one of my go-tos as a kid and mcduffie's death in 2011 was heartbreaking. here's hoping for a proper comeback for the homie static
He went to Young Justice even tho he wasn't exactly the same from the original tv show, but he still delivered imo🙏🙏
I was just about to say this💯
Too bad they sidelined him in favor of a bunch of C-list heroes (i.e. Forager and Halo).
@@ronnjay they know exactly what they be doing they downplay TF out of us on puropse,
they stay hating on us, cause they know when our characters ARE DONE RIGHT, we upstage them.
Look at blade. name me another vampire hunter as cool as blade....dont worry ill wait. exactly. The even watered down
Black panther. just imagine how dope war machine could be if they had some brothas write his story, same with falcon.
i also cant stand Miles morales i literally died playing as him in the game. thats not how we act in NYC.
but back to the topic the voice actor of static shock phil lamar actually confirmed their was "hating" if you catch
my drift cause there was a way despite low toy sales phil lamar said there was a way to make it work but they just
pulled the plug smh...
RIP to the GOAT, the inspiration for Steel and the only man who could reign in Bruce Timm's creepy ideas, Dwayne Mcduffie.
DC hasn't been the same since he passed.
Ppl forget he created Ben 10 to and when he died all his shit got lame. As in not the same
It'll be good to see Static Shock a continuation and I really hope he actually comes back once again,.
I kinda feel like the Miles Morales Spiderman was a spiritual Successor to Virgil Hawkins
HELL NAW BRUH, Virgil had soul to him and was a great true depiction of young black teens.
virgil from the culture from the streets, knows about gang banging etc etc and was created by people from the culture
too, miles morales. on the other hand... lets just say i almost Died on cringe when playing the new spidermans on the ps5.
Did you hear miles voice? Im a brotha from New york city and how they depicted miles morales is totally WRONG.
thats not how urban young black kids NYC sound and act like. they might as well made him from long island
or the rich part of queens. also hes a 1st gen afro latino which has a whole different lineage and culture than US
in other words #NOTLIKEUS
two MILES MORALES is not the original he'll always be in peter's shadow. Static shock is static shock spiderman is who? exactly my point.
thats peter parker all day.
No cap i feel like huey from boondocks was more in line to static shock than miles morales ever could be.
btw i hate statics depiction in the latest DC tv shows too. they watered him down and made him cringe too..
No, Miles Morales is a character made to replace an existing character. While Virgil Hawkins is original, it makes him much more liked.
Static Shock was just a little past my formative years, so in some ways it didn't land for me during the airing time. It was later when I really started to get with it and I think the show and the comic character is at the top of the game. I need to watch through the series again. They NEED bring back Static Shock! It would go so hard.
This is what is needed - original black characters with their own stories and plot. Race swapping existing characters with established stories is not going to do anything but split the fan bases even further.
This presentation was REMARKABLE. I don’t think I ever subbed off of first video but that was beautifully done. Please always have this passion!
Static Shock is literally my favorite DC hero. I love his story, and being the first black superhero in the kids' WB lineup to have a show. The show had real problems that kids like me in the hood experienced and displayed that even kids who looked & talked a certain way could be heroes. Thank you for this video!!!!!!!!
Heck it even covered things that people like me who didn’t grow up in the hood faced. Which really bridged the gap between the two
I liked how open the show was, it felt fresh and amazing story wise. whilst not being gate kept because the character was black, you really could understand his point of view be you black or white. It was very refreshing.
I would like a new version of (STATIC SHOCK) animated show to get made now, and have him later become a member of the Justice League Beyond.
It should have aired on Toonami instead
Exactly!
EXCELLENT video!!! R.I.P. Dwayne McDuffie, an absolute legend!
I remember this show, it was one of my favorites growing up.
Same here
They replaced Teen Titians with Teen Titians Go. Unfortunately, the moment anything of substance hits the screen people space out. Kids shows can’t even have shows that have a progressive story-line, they don’t have the attention span. Static Shock, Batman Beyond...I would love to see them come back, but only nostalgia will keep them alive.
I'm just sitting here remembering the time in college I happened to watch a few episodes the day before a big astrophysics exam. Next day, on the question "describe the Big Bang" I wrote "it was responsible for creating Bangbabies." Professor asked to see me after class, and asked if I watch Static Shock. I said that I did. We spent the next four hours binge watching episodes together. I got top marks on the exam btw. 10/10 would watch again with my professor. 😏😎
Still one of my favorite shows hoping 🙏🏽 for a reboot that does it justice
I just re-binged Static Shock on MAX!! just found out its not on there anymore tho smfh... thanks for showing love to a great superhero and an amazing show ahead of its time!!
It did say when I binged the series it was on the list of shows leaving max and I just tried to watch it with my gf it was gone thankfully I finished it first.
@@baronjohnson1188 damn i didnt see the list 😭😭 ima just find it on streaming websites at this point lol
Static really had the potential to carry the baton for DC
This show was one of my favorites as a kid. I used to watch it all the time.
4:14 static was essentially milestone / DC version of Spider-Man the OG Spider-Man back when he was in high school
I came here to say the same thing I love this show and the character. I want to see him get a real shot again with someone who knows and loves the character.
Was just saying this to myself while watching this 😂 👍
I enjoyed watching Static Shock when I was a kid/teenager
Great video.
I kind of think the arc with Sharon was hinted at earlier in one of the episodes, because she could see something was up with Virgil, and since they argue like an old married couple, she even pointed it out to their father...she just didn't know what.
This was a definite groundbreaking show, and if you pay attention, Virgil/Static comes off like Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Static is one of the best. And he was taken off MAX literally the day before the posting of this video. At least he got a new comic a few years ago and he’s coming to the DCU. We need an Absolute Static Shock.
Static was the best! Im 30yrs now and i just remembered and rewatched the show 2 years ago! Still engaging and just as awesome as i remembered
7:20 I seem to remember an exchange along the lines of Static asking Batman "Where's Robin" which he replied "With the Titans. ...You'll meet them." Dang, and I haven't watched the show since its TV days.
Used to watch this show every morning as a kid. Didn't realize how ahead of its time it was back then.
You should look up the video of Phil La Marr, Static's voice actor, talking about why the show ended. He suggests more than just financial concerns as the culprit. It's also been months since we've seen any update on the Static movie. I'm timorous about Live-Action Static until I see firm confirmations from Gunn and Warner Brothers. We also know WB has been in dispute with the McDuffie estate for years over the rights to Static's character. There is a lot going on behind why Static was MIA for so long but this video does a good job of explaining the background.
That's exactly what I was thinking when they got to why static ended. i remember him talking about how one of the higher ups saying "Toys like those wouldn't sell" and those that are smart know what that might imply
@@Brixujel_Rimulex we all know they not tryna see us shine, look at this whole DEI affirmative action narrative
they putting on us. Like we dont have to work 4 times as hard as them. the messed up thing about it was that We
arent even the main ones that benefited off of DEI/ affirmative actions... it was Becky & karen LOL
we cant have NOTHING bruh. then when they do give us characters they all Washed down corny and boring. Like look
at what they did to Cyborg and john stewart. Made them Lame AF like Thats easy Money,
Static Shock is my second most favorite show of all time right behind Naruto I watch static shock once every year it's basically been a tradition since 2018 I never get tired of that show static shock is from a bygone era one where writers respected their audience enough to give us mature stories regardless of age and the biggest reason I re-watch it every year is the more educated I become the more I see just how much thought and Care was put into the series.
Static shock, Naruto, kamui? You must be a clone of me
loved this show as a kid defiently a rare gem compared to a lot of superhero shows today also the whole hip hop type vibe was cool and how he almost joined a gang in the first episode and chucked the fire arm into the ocean, also liked how rubber band man went from a villian to a hero, also fun fact static did appear in multiple episodes of the show young justice highly recommended, i also loved the cross over episodes he did with the justic league and batman beyond
I watched the shock as a kid and I wanna see him return😁😄
This amazing hero was WAY ahead of his time. Bring Static back!!
Best days of my life waking up Saturday morning to watch cartoons. Static Shock, Pokemon, Mighty Max, Jackie Chan Adventures, Gargoyles, Yugioh, SpiderMan, Xmen, Street Sharks love them all.
Static was an important step for diversity and inclusion because it was creating a new and interesting cast who happened to be mostly black, rather than taking the name and costume styling of an existing popular character and pasying them onto the popular minority of the moment and trying to ride the legacy while simultaneously insulting fans upset about having their long time favorite replaced. Entertainment media has been deathly afraid of any attempt at launching something new for about twenty years and the endless sequels and reboots only feel more obnoxious with that kind of self-righteous political wankery stirred in as well.
A static shock movie would be lit
Still watch it to this day
I'm praying for statics return thank you for making this video it was much needed.🙏🏿
They handled adult themes MASTERFULLY. 🔥 As a child I vividly remember a school shooter episode (kid was being bullied)
They even had a suicide/bullying hotline at the end of the episode. Profound. The writers never treated the viewers as stupid
We talk about that episode here! th-cam.com/video/oP5rJTF4mdE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cvc6neLmOkKMJmgV
Static Shock was one of my favorite shows back in the day!! Not just for the themes portrayed, because those were, and still are, needed. he voice acting was top notch--Phil LaMarr, Jason Marsden, Kevin Michael Richardson, Danica McKellar, Danny Cooksey, David Ogden Stiers, Alfre Woodard; they really got an A-list voice cast imho!!
My favorite episode that hit me right in the early teenager feels was the season 3 episode titled Flashback (S3E14.) That episode is where Virgil goes back in time to the night his mother, Jean Hawkins, lost her life working as a paramedic, the night of the Dakota riots. HOWEVER, before that happens, there's a scene of Virgil atop a clock tower, making an image of his mom's face appear in static electricity. The song that plays there is Will It Be Tomorrow (ngl, I always have to look the thing up to get the title.) At the time, that scene and song hit me harshly because I was still resentful of not having more than the first 3 years of my life to know my Papa, my dad's dad. I just wanted him back so I could get to know him like my older sister had. Now, though? Now it just makes me want MY dad back, having lost him to Acute Myeloid Leukemia almost 5 years ago as of the time of posting. Literally, I am crying just typing this comment out.
Dangit, now I want to find and watch this episode again. Kind of a catharsis, ya know?
Episodes that covered the loss of a parent never did it for me as a kid. But as an adult that has lost his mom. Those episodes now speak volumes to me more than ever
My favorite episodes are the racist one and the gunshot episode
I like how you can make an AI script sound so human just through your voice and editing. Your reading is very unique. I like that. Please keep it up.
Static Shock was always my favorite Kids WB show back then! It's true that it gave some true real life lessons too like racism and bullying. Also Dwayne McDuffie was a true writer who knew exactly how to write these DC characters the right way unlike others. Anyway Milestone definitely needs to make a comeback and bring back Static Shock and James Gunn needs to make a new Static Shock movie or series outta this too!
Great video ⚡
Static Shock was an excellent part of the DCAU. Loved his episode where John Stewart, the DCAU's Green Lantern, was being impersonated by Sinestro, as well as all the tackling of real social issues facing teens, especially with his background
The words 10 seconds in brought me flash memories of my childhood, so yes.
I grew up watching this show and other shows in the DC animated universe and I’ve heard nothing but good things about Dwayne McDuffie and may he rest in peace because he was a very talented creative person who told some wonderful stories and I’m deeply sad that he passed away so suddenly and was unable to share more since I’m sure he had plenty of passion Left to share
He need his own live action movie asap....it's a crime we haven't gotten one yet
Let me say this thanks for creating this concept of information, also pray "MAX" doesn't erase it making it impossible to ever see it again.
Bring back the series I didn't like the final episode, they can do so much more with Static Shock.
Love static shock! Watched all the seasons. 👌
Static was WB/DC version of Spiderman, atleast with how the show depicted him. Not that it was a bad thing it just worked in so many ways and how Static was done towards the end of the show despite still having strong viewership and so many crops-overs to other major shows and many more were planned for more seasons, it was a loss that is still felt today. I am glad to have grew up with static.
My all time favorite hero
Man that Titans concept looks DOPE
05:03 as a kid who was literally glued to the tv watching Saturday morning cartoons 7a-noon
I DID NOT SEE NOT ONE TOY COMMERCIAL FOR STATIC
That’s was part of the problem. Poor advertising! Static deserved much more respect
there was no official toy line.
There's a figure from JLU; later a mcfarline figure; i think bk had a promotion; a gameboy game.
Teen Titans, on the other hand, did have a dimly promoted toy line. I think he was carrying over the titans thing to this.
perhaps, the real issue is probably paying rights to milestone creators for use of the characters.
Old Saturday mornings used to be amazing catching new episodes of static shock, Yu-gi-oh! And many others!!
If you look at the production quality of the show over the seasons, it didn't get cut, it got substantial improvements. Seasons 1 and 2 were all flat colors with no shading. The Season 2 Opening was updated to include shading, and crossover episodes got more budget for things like shading, but the early seasons looked very cheap. Season 3 is when things got a major improvement and budget increase, along with new character designs and updated costumes. Every episode was fully shaded except for those held back from season 2.
Static Shock also reached the 52 episodes number, which is a common kill point for shows intended for syndication. Static didn't die or get canceled because of low ratings or bad toy sales, it reached the natural end of a cartoon's life cycle. Some shows get renewed for a 5th season pushing them to 65 episodes, such as Teen Titans, but this is rare and often those extra seasons feel tacked on. In the case of Static, the end of Season 4 feels like an actual Ending to the Series, one they planned.
You are probably correct that low toy sales played a role in not getting extra seasons added on, but overall, Static had its full series, and frankly, it got more than a lot of other shows that were tragically cut short.
Ok I’m going to rewatch Static Shock. I forgot how good this show was
@7:27, there were cross over episodes with the Justice League and Batman Beyond, but yeah a Teen Titan one would’ve been tuff 🔥
I remember reading a few of the M comics when they crossed over with DC. The thing i noticed was the Heros were constantly swearing.
I rewatch the series often and recently purchased all four seasons. It is too painful to remember I can't go past season four each time. :/ I hope there is a live action and that they don't mess it up.
I loved every episode, especially the one where he met his future self
There was also a point where Static made an appearance in a team up with the justice league, in and episode or movie as an older version of the young Virgil we got in his TV show.
Oh yeah I’m so excited to see static shock returns I missed it so
Static Shock deserves to make a Resurgence.
Static was always my favorite hero
I want a Static Triple A video game
The Dakotas series was legendary......greatest black comic
The comic and show were so ahead of their time. I regret not seeing more of the show and comics in my youth. But he really was instrumental in bringing minority super heroes into the mainstream. And even without all the excellent stories and characters, it was an exceptional storytelling series.
His name is just STATIC!
Yeah this video got a sub from me. Not many can articulate the impact of static shock like this. Literally my favorite show to watch. My wife bought me the dvd set
this is one of the best shows i watched while growing up.
Cool content bro ! Virgil and Terry McGinnis are my second favorite superheroes of all time lol my favorite static shock memory (for nostalgic purposes ) is the theme song from the show Every ep was good to me so I can’t choose at the moment
JAMES GUNN BRING MILESTONE TO THE BIG SCREEN
Ever since 2015 it’s been my dream to play Vergil in a live action movie. I look just like him and have had a similar childhood. I even cosplayed him at a con and got a lot of compliments. It’s devastating to know that one of my fav heroes was shelved for so long
Super hero! static shock Whoop Whoop!
Been a fan from the very start, watched this when I was a kid.
bring back static shock
Would love to see a Static Shock reboot but adult and graphic like Invincible
When I saw this hero on the thumbnail it was like seeing some really cool hero from the past I remember watching an episode where he goes to Africa with he's dad underrated super hero
About time we get static on the b8g screen, big bang so cool
Static shock. The original black Spider-Man
I remember that episode where she did discover his secret identity but he found a way to make her not believe that he’s not static
I was so glad to see Static on Young Justice wish he had a bigger role