It looks like we may possibly get another superhero to join the likes of black lightning. Hes wearing a facemask that covers the top half of his face, with sunglasses that covers his eyes and hes wearing black baseball cap with an x on it. Static shock is much younger and has less experience than black lightning. He wears a black and blue unitard with lightning motifs, blue sleeves, black pants and black shoes.
Black lighting boss wants static shock appearance screen. Is black lightning paving the way for a liveaction version of static shock. The series, another dc property being adapted by the cw, is set to hit screens at some point during the 20172018 programming season, but so far there havent been too many details released. Black lightning has set the stage for static shocks liveaction debut. Spoilers for the black lightning season 2 premiere ahead. Static shock is an animated series that ran on kids wb from 20002004. Khalil from black lightning is static shock theory youtube. Static shock was created by dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis and derek dingle under the dc imprint milestone books which folded into dc. Jun 21, 2018 during last summers atx television festival, black lightning showrunner salim brock akil was quoted as saying, i love the idea of static shock, and in success, hopefully, well be able to pull other characters in that way. It followed the adventures of static virgil hawkins and his partner richie foley, who in the third season became gear. Subscribe if you want to see more awesomeinteresting tributes. Jan 29, 2018 static shock with black lightning in its first season, any potential spinoffs and universebuilding could be a way off, but there are already existing avenues the producers could utilize. Black lightning vs static shock battles comic vine.
Static shock black history month static shock milestone to the wb to the new important not just as a representative of the short lived imprint but also because he transcended it. Bl is pretty versatile too, its just that static s electromagnetism gives him way more options. Static shock when last we heard about the cws black lightning, it sounded like wed have to wait a while for any potential arrowverse crossovers. Black lightning creator wants to make lightningverse. Black lightning showrunner wants static shock in future. See more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock and black comics. Jan 30, 2018 before black lightning, there was static shock. Static shock with black lightning in its first season, any potential spinoffs and universebuilding could be a way off, but there are already. Part of the new pencils by inks by colors by i did some thumbnails to help khary out with this one. Fans got to see black lightning interact with static shock in young justice season 2, and some are hoping to see the two characters together in live action when black lighting hopefully gets. See more ideas about black lightning, lightning and black lightning static shock.
Black lightning cocreator on which characters could. Black lightning has showings of electromagnetism, as well. Lightning is extremely powerful and can cause damage and harm. The character has also appeared on in some recent shows, including my personal favorite, young justice, in which black lightning teams up with static as in static shock in an episode to help.
In the cartoon series static shock episode blast from the past, the character soul power voiced by brock peters is based on black lightning. Why do so many black superheroes have electricity powers. During last summers atx television festival, black lightning showrunner salim brock akil was quoted as saying, i love the idea of static shock, and in success, hopefully, well be able to pull other characters in that way. Static shock ebon loses his powers by the night beyond. Black lightning showrunner hopes to use static shock. Jan 24, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources.
Oct 10, 2018 is black lightning paving the way for a liveaction version of static shock. 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. I love the idea of static shock, and in success, hopefully, well be able. Apr 5, 2017 this was an amazing dc spinoff, how dare they cancel it it needs to be brought back see more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock. This small electrostatic discharge is similar to that which gives small shock sensation when you step on a rug and touch the doorknob in winter. Tony isabella is against a black lightningstatic shock. Static shock could come to cws black lightning, arrowverse crossovers possible. Virgil hawkins is static, a teenage superhero in dakota city with electromagnetic powers who gained his powers in the big bang. Black lightnings current storyline perfectly sets the stage for the introduction of the popular dc superhero. Static electricity manipulation superpower wiki fandom.
Today in gonna talk about something i thought when i was a beginner comic book reader many years ago and i thought it was the perfect timing since i just finally got to read black lightning year one. Pierce internally pulls electricity from his body and can direct it in the forms of lightning bolts. Jun 15, 2017 static shock could appear in a future episode of black lightning, if the showrunner has his way. Jan 29, 2018 of course, heads remember the animated series static shock, which ran from 200004. Black lightning might start a lightningverse with static shock. Lightning, black vulcan, juice, static shock and shango the thunderer. Sep 05, 2017 static is a great character, but you put him in black lightning, hes a sidekick, or you reduce black lightning to just a mentor role. He has also worn a costume with shorter pants and blue and yellow sneakers with no socks. See more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock and comic book characters. This is a question many comic book fans are asking in the wake of the series second season premiere not only because it makes multiple references to the classic comic books where static first appeared, but also. Black lightning episode finale easter eggs static shock and season 2 by emergency awesome. The unified field theory and statics ability to manipulate it something that would only become possible with experience.
In young justice, black lightning took static under his wing, like how the other adult heroes each took a younger hero with the same powers under their wing. Static shock could probably appear in black lightning. In the case for earphones, the static electricity discharges through the earbuds. Static electricity and lightning by ron kurtus physics. So im holding out hope because i love that character. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Eventually he would become a member of batmans team of outsiders for many years, although he retired briefly to become secretary of education under president lex. Black lightning is a superhero with the ability to generate and control lightning.
The cws latest dc superhero tv show, black lightning. Static is more versatile in terms of powersett, but black lightning is more powerful overall. Why black lightning should introduce static shock in. That still seems true, but that doesnt mean black lightning will be the only hero showing up on the series. I love the idea of static shock, and in success, hopefully, well be able to pull other characters in in that way, the producer. Black lightning electricity and static electric magnetic power. Now i love static and the static shock cartoon series, but, were it my call and it isnt, you would never see static in this series. The announcement of a second season of black lightning.
Static has yet to make his liveaction debut, although warner bros. This is a question many comic book fans are asking in the wake of the series second season premiere not only because it makes multiple references to the classic comic books where static first appeared, but also because of the episodes otherwise unwieldy title. Black lightning creates force fields, electric bolts, and just plain electricity. Cast phil lamarr as static virgil hawkins, jason marsden as gear richie foley, kadeem hardison as. Black lightning coshowrunner salim akil has stated that he would love to have dc teen hero static shock appear on his tv show at some point. Black lightnings story is perfect for static shocks live. Why black lightning should introduce static shock in season. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Black lightning season 2 premiere has a big static shock clue. Black lightning addresses the coincidence once in a justice league narrative.
For new fans, static shock is the superhero alter ego of virgil hawkins, a teen titan with electric powers similar to black lightning himself. Okay, im ready, he says as he emerges from his closet with a black jumpsuit with lighting patterns all over it. Virgil ovid hawkins was born on the paris island section of dakota city as the second child of robert and jean hawkins and the younger brother of sharon hawkins. Black lightning and his team descend upon markovia on a mission to rescue lynn, who finds herself in even more trouble when she meets a metahuman on the markovian side. Cress williams talks black lightning season 2, static.
Turbulence in storm clouds creates static electric charges that build up until they are released as a stream of electrons that create a bolt of lightning. I love both characters, i mean, i love black lighting more. When you touch the doorknob, the static electricity discharges through your hand. But still felt it a good followup to the miles bit. Cress williams on black lightning season 2, static shock and more from racism to police violence, the show tackles so many of todays biggest. Black lightning jefferson pierce first appeared in dc comics in 1977. Black lighting boss wants static shock appearance screen rant. Atx festival 1 black lightning 75 black lightning spoilers 38 mara brock akil 3 salim akil 3 static on black lightning 2 static shock 2 static shock on black lightning 1 black lightning executive producers salim akil and mara brock akil revealed some new spoilers including possibilities for static shock and the arrowverse. Black lightning real name jefferson pierce is a superhero, the chairman of the justice league and a former member of nightwings team. Young justice s02 e20 endgame black lightning and virgil static teamup. See more ideas about black lightning, black comics, black lightning static shock. Batwoman artist jh williams iii provided the oneshots cover. I get small electrical static shock from my philips earphones. Tony isabella is against a black lightning static shock crossover posted on march 30, 2017 by rich johnston comments tony isabella has been talking black lighting now that the first shot is.
Originally he was a high school principal and olympiclevel athlete who became a vigilante to take down organized crime in metropolis suicide slum. Black lightning episode finale easter eggs static. No, static shock is not part of black lightning, but if youre looking for a comic about someone reluctantly getting back into the vigilante hero life then static shock. Black lightning is explained in the show as having the ability to absorb electrical energy around him and then channel it in various ways.
While im not super familiar with static shock as a character, i believe black lightning on the tv show has adopted many of the things static shock can do. Writer matt wayne has helped give milestone media and dc comics character static his signature voice on a number of projects like the static shock animated series and various comics like static. The two heroes recognize the similarities between them, even when it comes to their suits. Jefferson pierce, who retired from his superhero persona black lightning nine years ago after seeing the effects it had on his family, is forced to become a hero again when the rise of the local gang the 100 leads to increased crime and corruption in his community. See more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock and black lightning. Static shock is certainly a popular character who could become another younger cast member for black lightning, and whose powers match that of the lead in an interesting way. Mar 30, 2017 tony isabella has been talking black lighting now that the first shot is out of the bag. When last we heard about the cws black lightning, it sounded like wed have to wait a while for any potential arrowverse crossovers. However, a oneshot entitled static shock special was released in june 2011, written by henderson and drawn by denys cowan. Black lightning, static shock and the reinvention of the. Here is a new 1st ever awesome amvtribute to dcs heroes static shock and black lightening from young justice. Adding static shock to black lighting s world just makes perfect sense and the idea of him and miles as mismatched partners just fits. When i was younger i believed static shock grew up into black lightning. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
He has been a member of the heroes and the teen titans. Why a black lightning and static shock crossover shouldnt. This is different from static shock in that he appears to only be able to manipulate the energy around him. The user is able to manipulate static electricity, an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. How are black lightnings powers different from static shock. Truth is, black lightning and static have nearly identical powers. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Static has electromagnetic superpowers that interacts with metal and other electromagnetic resources. But static shock does admire black lightning and looks up to him as a mentor. Static shock could come to cws black lightning, arrowverse. Static shock might make it to the cws black lightning. A new series featuring static titled static shock was launched in september 2011 as part of dcs relaunch after the flashpoint event. On his blog, he writes, im a cheerleader for salim and mara.
Highschool student hawkins, whose mother was killed by gang. Jefferson black lightning pierce cress williams and virgil static shock hawkins voiced by phil lamarr are no black vulcans. Black lightning might start a lightningverse with static. Black lightning is not an adult static shock while jefferson pierce and virgil hawkins static both do have the ability to manipulate electricity and yes, their suits look similar, they have slightly different powers.
Black lightning jefferson pierce is a superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. It sometimes seems like even dc itself doesnt know what makes the two characters different. How are black lightnings powers different from static. But theres also something about them all that feels derivative. Black lightning episode finale easter eggs static shock and season 2 duration. A crusading school principal gets back into action as the original africanamerican electrical superhero. This one not meant to be as long and not as packed as the others. With black lightning confirmed not to appear as part of the arrowverse which consists of arrow, the flash, supergirl, and legends of tomorrow bringing in a character such as static shock could be a smart move for the series. Air is superheated until it glows white hot and creates a shock wave that is the sound of thunder. Tony isabella is against a black lightningstatic shock crossover. This video is to help break down the differences between the abilities of static shock and black lightning. Static has made numerous appearances in other forms of media.
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