Virgil Hawkins (Prime Earth)
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HistoryEdit
Virgil and his family moved to New York City, and he had a hard time adapting. He went to a new high school and got an internship at S.T.A.R. Labs. Hardware set him up with a new costume and a new secret hideout at Wright Tools. But he found the people of New York completely different from Dakota City, and in his first weeks as a super-hero, he had to be careful to avoid lawsuits from bystanders. Though he mostly went after small fries, the Slate Gang picked up on him after stopping "Sunspot", a thief who stole a suit from right under Virgil's nose at S.T.A.R. Especially their enforcer, Virule, seems bent on killing the teen hero.[1]
Powers and AbilitiesEdit
Powers
Abilities
Weaknesses
Vulnerability to Bang Babies: For unknown reasons, Static can be affected by electricity-wielding metahumans whose powers are derived from Quantum Juice. Hence, Static was knocked unconscious by Alkalie's electrostatic bolts even though Virgil is normally immune to the effects of high voltage electricity.[2]
ParaphernaliaEdit
Equipment
- Tracking Devices: Static carries several tracking devices, hexagonal radio transmitters that he can use for long-term surveillance. One side of each device is coated with a strong adhesive, enabling it to remain securely attached to whatever or whomever Static plants it. The tracking devices emit a distinct radio signal that can only be detected by the receiver in Static's uniform.[2]
Weapons
- Fighting Staff: Static's main weapon is his fighting staff, which consists of four, hinged metal sections. This weapon quickly unfolds and locks into place with a flick of the wrist. The fighting staff is quite effective in close quarters combat.[3]
- Collapsible Axe: This modern twist on the classic battleaxe is distinguished by its hexagonal-shaped head. The axe's handle can be folded into the head so Static can easily conceal it in his costume.[3]
NotesEdit
- Flashbacks throughout the series indicate Static's origin and history prior to moving to New York City is similar to the original version of the character.
TriviaEdit
- Static (Virgil Hawkins) was created by Dwayne McDuffie, Derek T. Dingle, Denys Cowan, and Michael Davis, first appearing as part of Milestone Media in Static Vol 1. However, in the rebooted Prime Earth continuity his first appearance as part of the DC Universe is in Scott McDaniel and John Rozum's New 52 Static Shock series.
Recommended ReadingEdit
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- 9 Appearances of Virgil Hawkins (Prime Earth)
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