| Full Name | Virgil Ovid Hawkins |
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| Species | Metahuman (Bang Baby) |
| Gender |  Male
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| Age | 14 (Season 1) 15 (Season 2) 16 (Season 3-4)(?) |
| Status | Alive |
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| Residence | Dakota |
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| Behind the Scenes | |
| Debut | "Shock to the System" |
| Final | "Power Outage" |
| Voice Actors | Phil LaMarr |
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| “ | The name's Static. I put a shock to your system. | ” |
— Virgil Hawkins, in Shock to the System | ||
Virgil Hawkins is the protagonist of Static Shock. He was a regular high school freshman before accidental exposure to a mutagenic gas gave him electromagnetic powers. Now, under the alias Static, Virgil uses his powers to fight villains and other Bang Babies who threaten the well-being of his friends, family, and home city, Dakota.
In the future, Static becomes one of Earth's greatest heroes.[1]
Physical Appearance[]
Virgil is an African-American teenager with medium-to-dark brown skin. He has black hair, styled into a dreadlock undercut, and dark eyes.
Civilian[]
- Throughout Season 1 and Season 2, Virgil wears a long-sleeved button-up — with a yellow bodice, orange Raglan sleeves and a blue crew neck collar — over a white undershirt. Along with this, he wears baggy burgundy pants and light-blue-and-white sneakers.
- In the first episode, he wears this outfit under a slate-brown button-less jacket, along with an orange cap.
- Virgil often wears a blue knapsack with his standard outfit.
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- In the third season, he wears a long-sleeved orange shirt with a black crew neck collar. Each sleeve has a black stripe with the number "5" (or a stylized "S") on the upper arm. In addition, Virgil also wears blue jeans and tan, lug sole boots.
- In the fourth season, he wears an identical outfit with the only difference being the colors. His shirt becomes light yellow; his pants become off-white, and his shoes are changed to dark brown.
Hero Costume[]
- Static's initial costume includes a blue, knee-length coat with yellow trimming running from the shawl collar up to the hood. Its underside is yellow — as is the stripe on the left arm — and its sleeve cuffs are white with a blue button and thin stripe on each. Static wears this jacket, open, over a white tee with the black version of his insignia — a wavy lightning bolt piercing a circle. The shirt is tucked into black pants with dim-gray cuffs, held up by a dim-gray belt. His shoes are black-and-gray; the gloves are the same with yellow cuffs. A white mask and yellow goggles, perched on his forehead, complete the look.
- In the third and fourth season, he wears a black-and-dark-blue coat, his undershirt is black, and his insignia is golden. His mask remains white, but his goggles are changed to dark blue. His black pants now have an dark blue patches on the hips, and his gloves and boots are dark blue and gold. In some episodes, he was seen without his jacket, revealing that he has become powerfully built.
Personality[]
Virgil Hawkins is a kindhearted and intelligent young man with a snarky sense of humor. His amicable personality has allowed him to attract a diverse friend group — namely Frieda, Daisy, and Richie. He can, however, be a bit excessive with his humor at times, annoying his friends with his sarcastic quips. Virgil is often grating with his older sister Sharon (and vice versa), but has been shown to apologize when her feelings were genuinely hurt. He occasionally exhibits negative traits in the form of insensitivity, unchecked rage, and boastfulness for his fans (as Static). His struggle to balance his regular life with his hero life makes him sometimes come off as wishy-washy to his friends and family. Despite this, Virgil always comes through for his loved ones and does what he can to correct his mistakes.
As a superhero, Static has a very strong sense of right and wrong, being the first to help anyone in trouble. He is almost always fearless in the face of danger and often goes about fighting crime with a confident smile. Static values his reputation as a hero and dislikes being shown up or given a bad name, but he also knows when to admit when he is wrong and knows when to tone down his ego. Static also knows when to be serious in his battles, but often uses his sense of humor on the job. He also has a compassionate heart for some of his opponents, such as when he comforted Permafrost and wanted to help her, when he convinced Aquamaria to be the test subject for a cure for the Big Bang's after-effects, and when he expressed gratefulness to Talon when she said she was glad to be normal again. Static also acts wisely in many situations and often provides advice to those who need it. Over the years and into adulthood, Static becomes more mature and responsible as a superhero, though he still retains his sense of humor.
Powers, Abilities & Equipment[]
Electro-Magnokinesis[]
Static has the metahuman ability to project, channel, generate, manipulate, and absorb raw electromagnetic energy, mainly being able to generate electricity from his body and fire powerful lightning bolts from his hands. He can generate electromagnetic shields from his body in order to protect himself from bullets, lasers, energy blasts, and other projectiles, and he can also generate repulsion fields that repel virtually anything. He can manipulate magnetic fields and magnetically lift metal objects, sometimes weighing many tons (anywhere from cars to helicopters). He can use his powers to magnetize and demagnetize objects; broadcast his voice over speakers nearby; charge objects with electricity to cause them to explode; reverse the polarity of nearly any object; and bend electrons to his will. He can also cover his fists with electromagnetic energy and employ this tactic in the use of melee attacks. Static has also has a trademark ability to generate electromagnetic energy to cling people and/or objects to surfaces, dubbing it a "Static-Cling." He can also use it to charge and levitate non-metal objects, but on some occasions, he has failed to. Static's maximum power level is unknown, but he has stated to be able to generate at least 20,000 volts of power and at one point has generated electromagnetic energy that was once immeasurable but powerful enough to destroy an abandoned building. Static uses a reinforced piece of steel to fly at up to speeds of 200 mph, controlling it via electromagnetic levitation.
Static is a meta-human due to the mutagenic chemical Quantum Vapor. He acquired the ability to manipulate and control electromagnetic phenomena. Static is capable of firing electromagnetic bolts, generating electromagnetic force fields to shield himself from attacks, flying via electromagnetic levitation, adhering opponents to surfaces in the form of static cling, generating "taser punches and kicks" with effects similar to a stun gun, generating thrown ball lightning, operating electronic devices through electromagnetic manipulation, producing electromagnetic pulses and blinding flashes, and hearing radio waves to listen in on the police broadband and music stations, as well as tapping into the phone lines so he can make calls. In addition, he also gained immunity to mind control and electrocution. After reaching adulthood, Static becomes one of the Earth's most mightiest and powerful heroes.
Electrokinesis[]
- Electrokinesis: Static can generate electricity from his body and administer it in a range of different attacks and uses. He can charge devices, drain devices and project his electricity in a variety of controlled ways.
- Electrical Displays: Static is able to project his electromagnetic energies in the form of energy-based constructs, such as disks, orbs, bursts, shields, platforms, force fields, and other projectiles or constructions.
- Electromagnetic Force Bolts: Static can project powerful blasts and/or bursts of electromagnetic energy from his hands for uses allowing him to hit, push/pull or blow away his targets, and potentially exerting enough force to destroy them.
- Ball Lightning: Named after Ball Lightning, the weather phenomenon. Electromagnetic Energy compressed into a large ball and thrown at targets; an offensive maneuver in a combat situation.
- Static Cling: Static can adhere most objects or people to surfaces and other objects, plus Static can magnetize surfaces.
Intellect[]
- High Intelligence: Static is a highly gifted student with particular skill in mathematics, science, and computers. His prowess in science is what allowed him to design and construct the hoverdisc that he flies on. Static also possesses an almost fanboyish knowledge of comic books, role playing games, and science fiction.
Static also holds a distinct advantage over his enemies that many electrokinetics did not possess: a gifted, scientific mind. His understanding of science, particularly in the fields of magnetism, electricity, chemistry, physics, electromagnetism, and more allows him to make full use of his powers' potential, which allows him to take control of the battlefield, much to the dismay of his enemies. His knowledge and understanding of science combined with his creative and dynamic mind allows him to take his enemies by surprise, inventing his way around the limits of his powers on the fly.
Adaptability[]
- Taser Punch -
- Static Cling -
- Nova Ball
Static does not rely heavily on gadgetry but he does have a few, courtesy of his best friend and partner, Richie (aka Gear).
- Static Saucer - Created by Richie, the Static Saucer is a foldable Mylar disc which Static can use with his powers to transport himself on, creating a platform for flight. In the future, the Static Saucer now deploys in halves out from beneath his boots. Before that, he used either garbage can lids or manhole covers.
- Shock Vox - Created by Virgil and Richie for a science project, the Shock Vox is a walkie-talkie-esque device which Static and Gear use to keep in contact over large distances.
- Zap Caps - Another creation of Richie's. Zap Caps have multiple designs and purposes. The first generation Zap Caps are tiny grenades of electromagnetic power that can be used when Static shorts out. as well as a special tracking device that Static could detect with his power.
Videos[]
Appearances[]
Virgil is the only character who has a major role in every episode of the series.
| Season 1 | ||
| 01. Shock to the System | Debut | |
| 02. Aftershock | Appears | |
| 03. The Breed | Appears | |
| 04. Grounded | Appears | |
| 05. They're Playing My Song | Appears | |
| 06. The New Kid | Appears | |
| 07. Child's Play | Appears | |
| 08. Sons of the Fathers | Appears | |
| 09. Winds of Change | Appears | |
| 10. Bent Out of Shape | Appears | |
| 11. Junior | Appears | |
| 12. Replay | Appears | |
| 13. Tantrum | Appears | |
| Season 2 | ||
| 14. The Big Leagues | Appears | |
| 15. Power Play | Appears | |
| 16. Brother-Sister Act | Appears | |
| 17. Static Shaq | Appears | |
| 18. Frozen Out | Appears | |
| 19. Sunspots | Appears | |
| 20. Pop's Girlfriend | Appears | |
| 21. Bad Stretch | Appears | |
| 22. Attack of the Living Brain Puppets | Appears | |
| 23. Duped | Appears | |
| 24. Jimmy | Appears | |
| Season 3 | ||
| 25. Hard as Nails | Appears | |
| 26. Gear | Appears | |
| 27. Static in Africa | Appears | |
| 28. Shebang | Appears | |
| 29. The Usual Suspect | Appears | |
| 30. A League of Their Own (Part One) | Appears | |
| 31. A League of Their Own (Part Two) | Appears | |
| 32. Showtime | Appears | |
| 33. Consequences | Appears | |
| 34. Romeo in the Mix | Appears | |
| 35. Trouble Squared | Appears | |
| 36. Toys in the Hood | Appears | |
| 37. The Parent Trap | Appears | |
| 38. Flashback | Appears | |
| 39. Blast From the Past | Appears | |
| Season 4 | ||
| 40. Future Shock | Appears | |
| 41. She-Back! | Appears | |
| 42. Out of Africa | Appears | |
| 43. Fallen Hero | Appears | |
| 44. Army of Darkness | Appears | |
| 45. No Man's an Island | Appears | |
| 46. Hoop Squad | Appears | |
| 47. Now You See Him... | Appears | |
| 48. Where the Rubber Meets the Road | Appears | |
| 49. Linked | Appears | |
| 50. Wet and Wild | Appears | |
| 51. Kidnapped | Appears | |
| 52. Power Outage | Appears | |
Notable Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- According to Virgil's school ID, he is 5'7 and weighs 140 pounds.
Etymology & Inspirations[]
- Virgil's name comes from two Roman poets, Virgil and Ovid. According to series creator Dwayne McDuffie, he's also named after Virgil D. Hawkins, who desegregated the University of Florida's Law School.
References[]
- ↑ Future Shock. Written by Stan Berkowitz.January 17, 2004.
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