21 minSeason 4 • Episode 13
Latestall the Bang Babies--Static and Gear included--begin to lose their powers, thanks to Dr. Donald Todd.
An ordinary inner-city kid gains extraordinary powers and becomes an urban legend as the first teenage African-American superhero.
Writing
Dwayne McDuffie smuggled real sociology into superhero stories.
Acting
Phil LaMarr's voice work defined teenage confidence.
Production
Milestone Comics authenticity in every frame.
Creators
Denys Cowan, Dwayne McDuffie, Derek Dingle, Michael Davis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Static was the first Black superhero to headline his own animated series, born from Milestone Comics — a company founded specifically to address representation gaps in the industry.
The show originally had a different theme song for seasons 2-4, but fan outcry brought back the iconic 'Static Shock!' opener.
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