Black lightning, static shock and the reinvention of the. Black lightning episode finale easter eggs static. Pierce internally pulls electricity from his body and can direct it in the forms of lightning bolts. 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. 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. When last we heard about the cws black lightning, it sounded like wed have to wait a while for any potential arrowverse crossovers.
Static electricity manipulation superpower wiki fandom. 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. Is black lightning paving the way for a liveaction version of static shock. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources. Part of the new pencils by inks by colors by i did some thumbnails to help khary out with this one. 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.
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. Bl is pretty versatile too, its just that static s electromagnetism gives him way more options. Black lightning has showings of electromagnetism, as well. Static shock could come to cws black lightning, arrowverse crossovers possible.
It followed the adventures of static virgil hawkins and his partner richie foley, who in the third season became gear. Why do so many black superheroes have electricity powers. Static shock is an animated series that ran on kids wb from 20002004. Khalil from black lightning is static shock theory youtube.
Black lightning addresses the coincidence once in a justice league narrative. 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. See more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock and black comics. 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 lightnings current storyline perfectly sets the stage for the introduction of the popular dc superhero. The announcement of a second season of black lightning. 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. In the case for earphones, the static electricity discharges through the earbuds. Black lightning season 2 premiere has a big static shock clue. Okay, im ready, he says as he emerges from his closet with a black jumpsuit with lighting patterns all over it.
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. Static shock could probably appear in black lightning. Jan 24, 2018 this feature is not available right now. The user is able to manipulate static electricity, an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. He has also worn a costume with shorter pants and blue and yellow sneakers with no socks. Black lightning electricity and static electric magnetic power. He has been a member of the heroes and the teen titans.
Oct 10, 2018 is black lightning paving the way for a liveaction version of static shock. Static is more versatile in terms of powersett, but black lightning is more powerful overall. Tony isabella is against a black lightningstatic 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.
Static has yet to make his liveaction debut, although warner bros. Lightning, black vulcan, juice, static shock and shango the thunderer. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. See more ideas about black lightning, black comics, black lightning static shock. Static has electromagnetic superpowers that interacts with metal and other electromagnetic resources. 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. Why a black lightning and static shock crossover shouldnt. When you touch the doorknob, the static electricity discharges through your hand. But static shock does admire black lightning and looks up to him as a mentor. Jefferson black lightning pierce cress williams and virgil static shock hawkins voiced by phil lamarr are no black vulcans. 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. Black lightning has set the stage for static shocks liveaction debut.
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. Jun 15, 2017 static shock could appear in a future episode of black lightning, if the showrunner has his way. The unified field theory and statics ability to manipulate it something that would only become possible with experience. Originally he was a high school principal and olympiclevel athlete who became a vigilante to take down organized crime in metropolis suicide slum. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Static shock was created by dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis and derek dingle under the dc imprint milestone books which folded into dc. 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. For new fans, static shock is the superhero alter ego of virgil hawkins, a teen titan with electric powers similar to black lightning himself. Black lightning jefferson pierce is a superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics.
Jan 30, 2018 before black lightning, there was static shock. Black lightning creates force fields, electric bolts, and just plain electricity. Black lighting boss wants static shock appearance screen rant. 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. Adding static shock to black lighting s world just makes perfect sense and the idea of him and miles as mismatched partners just fits. Black lightning is a superhero with the ability to generate and control lightning.
Why black lightning should introduce static shock in season. The two heroes recognize the similarities between them, even when it comes to their suits. But theres also something about them all that feels derivative. Why black lightning should introduce static shock in. This one not meant to be as long and not as packed as the others. See more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock and comic book characters. Static shock might make it to the cws black lightning. 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. 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. However, a oneshot entitled static shock special was released in june 2011, written by henderson and drawn by denys cowan. 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. 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.
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. 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. Mar 30, 2017 tony isabella has been talking black lighting now that the first shot is out of the bag. 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. This video is to help break down the differences between the abilities of static shock and black lightning. Static shock with black lightning in its first season, any potential spinoffs and universebuilding could be a way off, but there are already. But still felt it a good followup to the miles bit.
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. Black lightning showrunner hopes to use static shock. Batwoman artist jh williams iii provided the oneshots cover. Black lightning showrunner wants static shock in future. Static has made numerous appearances in other forms of media. Black lightning real name jefferson pierce is a superhero, the chairman of the justice league and a former member of nightwings team. Cast phil lamarr as static virgil hawkins, jason marsden as gear richie foley, kadeem hardison as. Highschool student hawkins, whose mother was killed by gang. In the cartoon series static shock episode blast from the past, the character soul power voiced by brock peters is based on black lightning. Maybe not as many showings as static, but he can do a lot of the basic things that static does with it.
Static electricity and lightning by ron kurtus physics. Black lightning might start a lightningverse with static shock. A new series featuring static titled static shock was launched in september 2011 as part of dcs relaunch after the flashpoint event. This is different from static shock in that he appears to only be able to manipulate the energy around him. The flash season 4 static and black lightning crossover explained duration. Air is superheated until it glows white hot and creates a shock wave that is the sound of thunder. That still seems true, but that doesnt mean black lightning will be the only hero showing up on the series. So im holding out hope because i love that character. It looks like we may possibly get another superhero to join the likes of black lightning. Static shock could come to cws black lightning, arrowverse.
Jan 29, 2018 of course, heads remember the animated series static shock, which ran from 200004. 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. A crusading school principal gets back into action as the original africanamerican electrical superhero. I love the idea of static shock, and in success, hopefully, well be able to pull other characters in in that way, the producer. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
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. Spoilers for the black lightning season 2 premiere ahead. 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. Black lightning might start a lightningverse with static. It sometimes seems like even dc itself doesnt know what makes the two characters different. Young justice s02 e20 endgame black lightning and virgil static teamup. 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. Lightning is extremely powerful and can cause damage and harm. The cws latest dc superhero tv show, black lightning.
Black lightning creator wants to make lightningverse. Cress williams talks black lightning season 2, static. Static shock ebon loses his powers by the night beyond. How are black lightnings powers different from static. 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. Virgil hawkins is static, a teenage superhero in dakota city with electromagnetic powers who gained his powers in the big bang. See more ideas about black lightning, lightning and black lightning static shock. Cress williams on black lightning season 2, static shock and more from racism to police violence, the show tackles so many of todays biggest. 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. Black lightning cocreator on which characters could. 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. 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.
Truth is, black lightning and static have nearly identical powers. Tony isabella is against a black lightningstatic shock crossover. Black lightning jefferson pierce first appeared in dc comics in 1977. How are black lightnings powers different from static shock. 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. Subscribe if you want to see more awesomeinteresting tributes. Black lightning episode finale easter eggs static shock and season 2 duration. Static shock is much younger and has less experience than black lightning.
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. Sep 05, 2017 black lightning showrunner hopes to use static shock. Black lightning episode finale easter eggs static shock and season 2 by emergency awesome. Black lightning vs static shock battles comic vine.
Here is a new 1st ever awesome amvtribute to dcs heroes static shock and black lightening from young justice. See more ideas about static shock, black lightning static shock and black lightning. Black lightnings story is perfect for static shocks live. On his blog, he writes, im a cheerleader for salim and mara. I love both characters, i mean, i love black lighting more. 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.
Part of a bloc of multicultural cartoons to air on kids wb in the early 2000s, including batman beyond, samurai jack, pokemon, dragonball z. I love the idea of static shock, and in success, hopefully, well be able. I get small electrical static shock from my philips earphones. When i was younger i believed static shock grew up into black lightning.
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