He would just as often fraternize with civilians - especially Frieda, who was fascinated by his persona. Initially finding it thrilling to be a superhero, Static would often taunt his enemies before subduing them and handing them over to the authorities. Practicing with his newfound abilities and inspired by his interest in comics, he decided to become a superhero, calling himself "Static". Exposed to the gas while trying to escape, Virgil immediately gained a variety of electromagnetic powers and managed to flee the chaos unscathed by using his powers to levitate on a trashcan lid. Unfortunately, the gas served only to either kill those present or mutate them in an event known as the Big Bang. Not long after throwing the gun away, the police arrived and used a special tear gas, believing it to be a radiation marker as a means of tracking the gang members in case they tried to escape. Though he ventured to the docks and was tempted to murder his bully, he ultimately could not bring himself to shoot someone in cold blood. Hurt and humiliated one time too many, he was given a gun by Larry and encouraged to seek revenge on Martin at the docks during a gang war on Paris Island that night. When trying to stand up for Frieda, Virgil took a serious beating from Martin "Biz Money B" Scaponi until Larry stepped in. He maintained his friendship with the now-popular Larry and harbored a crush on Frieda, unaware that she was dating Larry. In high school, he also became friends with Frieda Goren.įifteen-year-old Virgil was bullied for being a social outcast (a status he shared with Chuck, Rick, and Felix) due to not only his gifted intellect, but also because of his interests in comic books, role playing games, and science fiction. At some point after, he would also become friends with Chuck Kane, Rick Stone, and Felix. Sometime later, Virgil would meet and befriend Larry Wade in the 5th grade. Fearing the rise in gang activity may have a negative affect on them, his family moved to the supposedly safer working class neighborhood of Sadler. When Teshome was unjustly arrested for the Van Hauser murders, young Virgil knew him to be innocent and would write endless letters to different law firms inferring this, with little success. As a young child, he was relatively close to his uncle Teshome and intially wanted to be like him, but Teshome insisted that he stay focused on his studies and make something of himself. Weaknesses: His refusal to kill means that he holds back a great deal, even though he could easily defeat others.Virgil Ovid Hawkins was born in Paris Island, Dakota City as the second child of Robert and Jean Hawkins and the younger brother of Sharon Hawkins. Is a skilled martial artist and managed to figure out that Batman and some of the other heroes were having a secret coup to combat the Light by picking up the pieces from past events Range: Standard melee range, dozens of meters via Electrokinesis Striking Strength: Street level (Comparable to other fighters like Dick Grayson), up to Small Building level, possibly higher via Electrokinesis Speed: Peak Human with Subsonic combat speed and reaction time (Comparable to the likes of Nightwing and other fighters) Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Electricity Manipulation, Enhanced Senses (Can sense electricity running from power cables by touching walls), Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant, Stealth Expert, Resistance to Absorption (Livewire wasn't able to absorb his electricity)Īttack Potency: Street level physically (Comparable to others fighters like Nightwing), up to Small Building level, possibly higher via Electrokinesis (Easily defeated Devastation, who can take numerous hits from the likes of Superboy and Wonder Girl, knocking her unconscious once he used his powers to a higher degree) Tier: 9-C physically, up to 9-A, possibly higher via ElectrokinesisĬlassification: Superhero, Member of Nightwing's Team (formerly), Chairman of the Justice League He is the current leader of the Justice League. Initially a member of the Justice League, he eventually left to join the Nightwing's Team and seek redemption following his accidental murder of a young girl. Jefferson Pierce, also known as Black Lightning, is a metahuman with powers over electricity, and Static's mentor.
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