Who is Static shocks mentor?

But Static Shock does admire Black Lightning and looks up to him as a mentor. The two heroes recognize the similarities between them, even when it comes to their suits.
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Who is Static Shock nemesis?

Ivan Evans, better known as Ebon, is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Hotstreak) of the Static Shock animated series. He is the leader of the Meta-Breed, the older brother of Rubberband Man and one of Static and Gears' arch enemies along with Hotstreak.
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Is Static Shock Black Lightning son?

And for those who are wondering, no, Black Lightning is NOT the father of Static Shock. We know, they are both black and are two of many black superheroes with electricity powers, but they are not related, although Static is revealed to have been a fan of Black Lightning.
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Who is Static shocks partner?

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Technology is my game. Richard Osgood "Richie" Foley was the best friend and confidant of Virgil Hawkins, and one of the few to know of his double life. Yearning for powers of his own, he temporarily became Push, and later Static's crime-fighting partner Gear.
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Is Green Lantern in Static Shock?

This episode features a guest appearance by Green Lantern and since he doesn't have his own animated series, it's also a crossover with Justice League (2001).
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Does Static Shock have a love interest?

Static has has displayed a mutual attraction to Rocket and a silent interest in Aquagirl. Virgil showed early romantic interest in his best friend Frieda for a while; though this was diluted overtime, it is shown that when he grows up, he ultimately marries and starts a family with her.
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How did Richie get his powers?

Richie Foley

In season three, due to prolonged exposure to Virgil, Foley becomes a Bang Baby with superhuman intelligence and limited technopathy. Using his newfound powers, he builds advanced technology, such as the robot "Back-Pack", and joins Virgil in fighting crime as the superhero Gear.
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How did Virgil get his powers?

He may have appeared fine, but Virgil's body had undergone a massive change. The gas from the Big Bang had charged Virgil's body with electricity. Using electrokinesis, Virgil was able to create a static field and manipulate the energy. After this discovery, he began to hone his powers.
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Is Static Shock Black Lightning sidekick?

Some even think they are the same character at different stages in life. We know Static is in high school, but when we meet Black Lightning (whose real name is Jefferson Pierce), it's after he's retired from being a hero. They aren't the same person, though.
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Is Black Lightning immortal?

Although some fans may have not noticed, Black Lightning is arguably immortal. He is able to manipulate not only the energy of his own cells, but also the cells of other people. He's so powerful, in fact, that he can manipulate the cells of others when they're far away from him.
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Who came first Static Shock or Black Lightning?

The character first appeared in Static #1 (June 1993) nearly two decades after Black Lightning's first appearance in comics.
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Who is statics main villain?

However, one of Static's most prominent antagonists, and a chief member of the Blood Syndicate, was Holocaust. A Bang Baby with a powerful control over fire, the two first crossed paths in Static #4.
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Does Static Shock find dad?

Brought to the room where Robert is held, Static tries to reassure his father, but Robert reveals that he has already figured out that he's Virgil, much to Static's surprise.
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What is Static Shock's real name?

In this series, Static's full name is Virgil Albert Hawkins. In the comics, Static's full name is Virgil Ovid Hawkins. Throughout the series, Static and Richie communicate with walkie talkies dubbed "Shock Boxes".
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How old is Virgil in Static Shock?

Virgil Hawkins is a 14-year-old who lives with his older sister Sharon, and his widowed father Robert in Dakota City. He attends high school with his best friend Richie Foley, and has a crush on a girl named Frieda.
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Is Gear a Metahuman?

As a metahuman, Richie gains superhuman-intelligence and, later, the capability for Technopathy through his visor and Back-Pack. Because of this ability, he starts using the name "Gear". He has continued to support Virgil and provide new tools for him, though now as an active partner.
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Does Static Shock have a sister?

Sharon Hawkins is Virgil's older sister and attends college, but she still lives at home. She volunteers at a hospital, and counsels young people at the Freeman Community Center.
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What happened to Wade in Static Shock?

Wade took Virgil with him, but the fight didn't go as planned. Police shot canisters of tear gas, which then mixed with a chemical stored on the premises, and caused a large explosion. Wade was caught in the massive gas cloud. Wade's final fate is uncertain, as he never appeared again in the series.
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Can Static Shock fly?

Static Shock prefers to fly by using his Static Saucer as a means of travel. This not only allows him to travel large distances at breakneck speed, but looks cool when doing it.
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Is Batman in Static Shock?

Static Shock was a part of DC's Animated Universe (DCAU) which included shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, andBatman Beyond. This allowed for a slew of other DC characters to cameo in the series.
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Is Black Lightning and Static Shock the same person?

Black Lightning is NOT an Adult Static Shock – While Jefferson Pierce and Virgil Hawkins (Static) both do have the ability to manipulate electricity and yes, their suits look similar, they have slightly different powers.
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Is Static Shock in Batman Beyond?

"Future Shock" is the fourth season premiere of Static Shock. This is a crossover with Batman Beyond and technically The New Batman Adventures. When helping Batman and Robin with a mission, Static ends up travelling 40 years into the future.
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