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Static (DC Comics)

Static (Virgil Ovid Hawkins) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Milestone Comics founders Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, Derek T. Dingle, and Christopher Priest. The character first appeared in a 3-page preview in Icon #1 (May 1993) with his first full appearance in Static…

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Publisher
DC Comics
Abilities
Electromagnetic phenomena generation and manipulation (colored light violet) Electromagnetic manipulation Electromagnetic energy field manipulation Generation of electrostatic f… · Electromagnetic phenomena generation and manipulation (colored light violet) · Electromagnetic manipulation · Electromagnetic energy field manipulation · Generation of electrostatic force-fields
Alter ego
Virgil Ovid Hawkins
Created by
Dwayne McDuffie Denys Cowan Christopher Priest Michael Davis Derek T. Dingle
First appearance
Icon #1 May 1993 (preview) Static #1 June 1993 (full appearance)
Notable aliases
Static

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Static (DC Comics)

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Avg. degree1.99
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Static (DC Comics)

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Abilities · 28
Static (DC Comics) → Data manipulation, Electric charge manipulation, Electrical energy manipulation, Electricity absorption, Electricity element control, Electricity manipulation, Electricity/Lightning empowerment, Electrocommunication, Electrogenesis, Electrokinesis, Electromagnetic energy field manipulation, Electromagnetic manipulation, Electromagnetic phenomena generation and manipulation (colored light violet), Electromagnetic phenomena generation and manipulation (colored light violet) Electromagnetic manipulation Electromagnetic energy field manipulation Generation of electrostatic f…, Electronic disruption, Electroreception, Energy absorption and redirection/transmutation, Expert strategist, Flight via electrostatic disc plate, Generation of electrostatic force-fields
Alter ego · 1
Static (DC Comics) → Virgil Ovid Hawkins
Created by · 1
Static (DC Comics) → Dwayne McDuffie Denys Cowan Christopher Priest Michael Davis Derek T. Dingle
First appearance · 1
Static (DC Comics) → Icon #1 May 1993 (preview) Static #1 June 1993 (full appearance)
Notable aliases · 1
Static (DC Comics) → Static
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Static (DC Comics) → Kid Flash Aquagirl (Lorena Marquez) Wonder Girl Robin Blue Beetle Miss Martian
Publisher · 1
Static (DC Comics) → DC Comics
Species · 1
Static (DC Comics) → Metahuman
Team affiliations · 1
Static (DC Comics) → Justice League S.T.A.R. Labs Teen Titans Young Justice Heroes Shadow Cabinet

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Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectromagnetic phenomena generation and manipulation (colored light violet) Electromagnetic manipulation Electromagnetic energy field manipulation Generation of electrostatic f…1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectromagnetic phenomena generation and manipulation (colored light violet)1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectromagnetic manipulation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectromagnetic energy field manipulation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesGeneration of electrostatic force-fields1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectrokinesis1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectrogenesis1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectroreception1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectrocommunication1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesEnergy absorption and redirection/transmutation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesFlight via electrostatic disc plate1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesKeen scientific mind1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesExpert strategist1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesTechnopathy/Technokinesis/Mechanokinesis (via manipulation of electrical signals)1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesRegenerative healing1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectricity/Lightning empowerment1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectricity absorption1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectricity manipulation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectrical energy manipulation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectric charge manipulation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectricity element control1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesLightning manipulation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesLightning element control1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesMagnetic empowerment1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesElectronic disruption1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesPsionic immunity1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesManipulation of subatomic particles1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)AbilitiesData manipulation1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)Alter egoVirgil Ovid Hawkins1.00infobox
Static (DC Comics)Created byDwayne McDuffie Denys Cowan Christopher Priest Michael Davis Derek T. Dingle1.00infobox

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