Exclusive Preview: Electricity Comics Recharges Static Shock

Static Shock #4 It has been seven years because the animated Kids' WB series Static Shock signed off, however the character continues to have plenty of juice. Electricity Comics released a monthly Static Shock series in September, getting the smoothness in to the comic mainstream. In problem No. 4 (on purchase Wednesday at comic stores an internet-based) visitors will find out more about the conspiracy including Static's new opponents (including one that is not what he appears) and also the mystery surrounding his sister and her clone.Get more information at a unique preview of pages from Static Shock No. 4.The smoothness of Static (also known as teen Virgil Hawkins, who fights crime by using his electromagnetic forces) was produced in 1993 through the African-American media company Milestone. His profile skyrocketed in 2000 using the debut from the Static Shock cartoon, but following the show's cancellation in '04 his looks have been couple of and flickering.When Electricity made the decision to relaunch all of their type of 52 comics this fall (the so-known as "New 52") Static was handed a solo title, contributing to a little but growing number of racially diverse superheroes using their own series. (The business's new selection includes the African vigilante Batwing, the African-American genius Mister Terrific and also the Latino teen Blue Beetle. Within an unfortunate little bit of irony, Static's upgrade meant the disappearance of DC's other electricity-carrying African-American super hero, Black Lightning.)Among the greatest changes designed for this new book was moving Static in the imaginary town of Dakota (the setting of his Milestone Comics adventures and also the cartoon) to NY City. "The Brand New 52 should be a brand new new start for Electricity and it is visitors," states the book's editor, Harvey Richards. "NY City is awesome. It's noted for diversity. It had been a simple fit for Static and the family."NY has additionally introduced Static to a different rogues gallery. "Villains are harder, wiser, and meaner in NY, which can make Static strong," Richards states. "Heroes are just just like their villains make sure they are.InchAdditionally to their own series, Static will even come in the web pages of teenybopper Leaders No. 6 (on purchase in Feb) and also the Savage Hawkman No. 7 (in March).Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!