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Static Shock (2000)

Created by Dwayne McDuffie and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Static Shock is a 2D-animated superhero show centered around Virgil Hawkins, a 14-year old hero who uses his electromagnetic powers to fight crime. The four-season series is based on the Milestone superhero Static, and it takes place in the DC Animated Universe alongside other popular series like Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League: Unlimited.

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Static Shock
TV-Y7
Action
Animation
Superhero

Cast
Phil LaMarr , Jason Marsden , Kevin Michael Richardson , Michèle Morgan , Kadeem Hardison , Danny Cooksey
Release Date
September 23, 2000
Seasons
4
Network
The WB
Franchise(s)
DC Universe
Writers
Dwayne McDuffie , Michael Davis , Denys Cowan , Derek Dingle
Showrunner
Dwayne McDuffie , Michael Davis , Denys Cowan , Derek Dingle
Story By
Milestone Media

Summary

Created by Dwayne McDuffie and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Static Shock is a 2D-animated superhero show centered around Virgil Hawkins, a 14-year old hero who uses his electromagnetic powers to fight crime. The four-season series is based on the Milestone superhero Static, and it takes place in the DC Animated Universe alongside other popular series like Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League: Unlimited.

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