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| Format | Animated Series |
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| Distributor | Warner Bros. |
| Origin | United States |
| Original Language | English |
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| Production Dates | 2000-2004 |
| Episodes | 52 (4 seasons) |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Original Network | Kids' WB |
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| Source Material | Static (Milestone Media) |
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Static Shock is an animated, superhero television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The show premiered on The WB's children's programming block, Kids' WB, in September of 2000. It ran for four seasons and ended in May of 2004 with a total of 52 half-hour episodes.
Loosely based on the Milestone Media comic, the series centers around the adventures of DC superhero Static. As the original comics tended to be more violent and mature in its presentation of themes, the cartoon had to be altered so as to appeal to a preteen audience. Nonetheless, the series tackled multiple social issues in a family-friendly manner. It was also noted as the first time that an African-American superhero was the titular character of their own broadcast animation series. One of the creators, Dwayne McDuffie, was even propelled from comics to the world of animations as a result of his work on the show.
Though not originally intended to be so, Static Shock became the fifth series of the DC Animated Universe beginning with its second season. The series also predates the re-appearance of Static in the main DC continuity by several years.
Synopsis[]
| “ | Meet Virgil Hawkins, a mild-mannered teen in the wrong place at the wrong time when a chemical explosion rocked the streets of Dakota City. Now Virgil’s got a superhero gig as he takes on the name Static and vows to clean up his city!... See the change from super geek to superhero when Virgil realizes he isn’t the only one dealing with the effects of the explosion. Metahumans or “Bang Babies” are everywhere – and not all are heroes, as Static takes on a criminal gang of Bang Babies intent on overthrowing Dakota City. Watch all the electrifying action as Static does his thing – putting the baddies in their place: jail! | ” |
— Season One DVD description (DC Animated Universe Collection) | ||
Broadcast History and Distribution[]
The show premiered on The WB's children's programming block, Kids' WB, on September 23, 2000. It ran for four seasons and ended on May 22, 2004 with a total of 52 half-hour episodes. After the show's initial run, it was picked up for rebroadcast by Cartoon Network, airing initially during the Miguzi block. Disney XD later began airing reruns of the series (starting with season 1) in February 2009 in the United States. In 2011, the first season was made available for download on iTunes and, as of 2018, the entire series has been released on DVD.
Production[]
Writers[]
- Len Uhley
- Dwayne McDuffie
- Alan Burnett
- Christopher Simmons (season 1–3)
- Stan Berkowitz (season 1-2, 4)
- John Semper (season 3–4)
Directors[]
- Denys Cowan (season 1-2)
- James Tucker (season 1)
- Dan Riba (season 1)
- Joe Sichta (season 2)
- Dave Chlystek (season 2)
- Victor Dal Chele (season 3-4)
- Mark Howard (season 4)
Composers[]
- Stanley Clarke (season 1)
- Richard "Wolfie" Wolf (season 2-3)
- Lil' Romeo & Master P (season 3–4)
- Max Gousse (season 4)
- Derryck "Big Tank" Thornton (season 4)
Cast[]
- Phil LaMarr as Static (Virgil Hawkins)
- Jason Marsden as Gear (Richie Foley)
- Danny Cooksey as Hotstreak (Francis Stone)
- Gary Sturgis as Ebon (Ivan Evans)
- Kadeem Hardison as Rubberband Man (Adam Evans)
- Rosslynn Taylor-Jordan as She-Bang (Shenice Vale)
- Michele Morgan as Sharon Hawkins
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Robert Hawkins, Onyx, Kangor and Bernie Rast
- Crystal Scales as Daisy Watkins
- Danica McKellar as Frieda Goren
- Tia Texada as Talon (Teresa)
- Brian Tochi as Shiv
Theme Music[]
| Season | Opening/Ending | Composer |
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| 1 | Theme (2000) | Stanley Clarke |
| 2 | Theme (2002) | Richard "Wolfie" Wolf |
| 3-4 | "Static Shock Superhero" Theme | Lil' Romeo & Master P |
Seasons and Episodes[]
- Main article: Static Shock (TV Series)/Episodes
| Season | No. in Season | Episodes | Original Air Date |
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| 1 | September 23, 2000 - May 12, 2001 | ||
| 2 | January 26, 2002 - May 4, 2002 | ||
| 3 | January 25, 2003 - June 21, 2003 | ||
| 4 | January 17, 2004 - May 22, 2004 |
DC Animated Universe[]
Home Videos Releases[]
- Static Shock: The New Kid
- Static Shock: The Complete First Season
- Static Shock: The Complete Second Season
- Static Shock: The Complete Third Season
- Static Shock: The Complete Fourth Season
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- Static Shock has had multiple real life cameos, including AJ McLean, Neil Patrick Harris, Lil' Romeo and NBA players Steve Nash, Yao Ming, Karl Malone, and Tracy McGrady.