DC Hopes Static Can Be a Thing in Comics Again
DC Comics is reviving the character Static, also known as Virgil Hawkins, in their upcoming series New Titans. He will join the team in issue 38, which is set to release in August 2026, alongside other popular characters. This marks a significant moment in Static's ongoing comeback within the DC Universe, as he is expected to play a crucial role in the team's adventures.
- ▪Static will join the New Titans team in issue 38, set to release on August 19, 2026.
- ▪The current lineup includes Nightwing, Terra, Batgirl, and Wonder Girl.
- ▪Static's recent appearances include a crossover with Batman Beyond and a one-shot titled Dakota Incident.
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There’s been a lot going on in Big Two comics over the years, and one quietly ongoing thread concerns Static. (Don’t add the “Shock.”) The fan-favorite, electrically powered hero has come back in fits and starts throughout the 2020s, usually with the rest of the Milestone Universe following him. For this next attempt, DC’s trying to be less ambitious and just put Virgil Hawkins where he’d best make an…
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