Static: Season One #1

Static: Season One #1

by Vita Ayala, Khary Randolph (Cover Artist), Emilio López (Cover Artist)

At long last, the most famous face of the Milestone Universe is making his shocking return!

Bullied nerd Virgil Hawkins wasn't the kind of kid you'd normally find on the streets at a protest– but like everyone else in the city of Dakota, he was fed up.

Unfortunately, the first time he stood up to raise his voice, the world turned upside down. The experimental tear gas released that day left some of his classmates maimed or dead…but it left Virgil, and others, with stunning new abilities. Virgil has power inside him now — real power, the ability to channel and manipulate electromagnetic fields.

But there's anger burning inside him, too.

What is he supposed to do about all of this? And first and foremost — what is he supposed to do about his bullies, now that they've got superpowers too?

A dynamic creative team of new comics voices and Milestone Media veterans join forces to open up a new chapter in the story of the most iconic Black teen superhero in comics history.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Dc Comics

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2021

Reviews

[Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the biggest letdowns were the colouring — that were pretty watered down and bland looking, which I don't think suits Static — and the very "gee golly" style of 1950s vernacular for some of the younger characters. I don't think Vita is very old but her writing of young characters is really cringe. Bendis levels of cringe.

[Shawn Ingle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not loving the art but otherwise a solid start to this series.

[Parker J · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been really looking forward to this series for a while so I'm a bit disappointed I didn't love this...but I'm still excited to see where this series will go from here! The story in this first issue just felt a little disjointed and the dialogue was a bit stiff. I am also not a big fan of the art style in this book. Still intriguing enough to check out the next few issue though!

[legna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having loved static as a kid, I had high expectations for this run, #1 didn’t really live up to those expectations, but I am excited to see where the story goes.

[James Staten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome back

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back. Off to a great start. Nice foreshadowing with Derek. Wonder when he will change?

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember watching the show Static Shock as a kid and I'm SO excited to read this series. Great start, can't wait to see where it goes.

[Ran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid start to a new Static!

[Josiah Forbes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely like this new origin for Static, but I’m not a huge fan of the art style.

[Aru · Rating 5 out of 5]

felt like I was on a mountain hiking higher and higher until there was no oxygen anymore and I collapsed because this is so peak

As a fan of the 2000s show I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MORE MATURE COMIC MILESTONE TAKE WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME THIS IS OUTTT the backstory was told right off the bat, his witty remarks already showing in the fights against Hotstreak I know I'm about to witness one of the greatest series be recreated through comic form

Fave parts: his dad's answer when he asked whether he wished his son was more like him, when his older sister caught him on his way out and and handed him the jacket she sewed, the portrayals of the BLM protests in the very beginning, hacking the news broadcast to make the speech about channeling anger to make a change

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am thrilled that Static is BACK! The original concept for the character was amazing. The art was lighter and the character more uplifting. This is not that art, though excellent. The origin story of Static was reimagined having evolved from a BLM incident. As I fell in love with the original character I will be following through on collecting the rest of the books, but not the individual comics.

[DJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing art and amazing story

I’ve always been a pretty decent Static fan and I’m really excited about how this first issue turned out. I like the art style and they were some really really great panels especially with the fight against Francis

[Dimelo Maldo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like the art its sometimes good and sometimes I don’t like it. I like the new twist of how he got his powers but I don’t like that a lot of people now know that he has does powers. Solid fist issue.

[Carl Beaty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I legit only read this comic because I had seen the artist's work on Insta and was blown away. What I found, once I read it, was that the story was just as amazing as the work. Most definitely going to continue to read this series.

[Marisa Gettas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really loved the story, but sometimes I was confused by the art. Especially in fight scenes. I hope they continue reviving these Milestone titles!
Read for: Realm Of Comics March Book Club, hosted by Ashley & Bre

[AJ Zender · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great start for this series! Can't wait to see what this creative team does next

[ketall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

Great origin story for Static. art was beautiful and kinetic and the story was written so well. It really feels like it could be a remake of the cartoon.

[raph santana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do it

Just get it. Pls. Its a fresh twist on art and story telling.

Hope this series carries a lot more volumes

[Matthew Lowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really solid re-start to a great franchise.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This feels like a return to form for Static without doing the exact same type of art.

[Jeremy Davison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good modern way to revitalize character, solid story, but I just was not feeling the artwork.

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! This was so good! I'm so glad Static is back!!!

[Dante Ezra Kaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a great start and it goes in a different direction yet keeps the majority of the tones the same.