Tag: Static Shock

[Comic Review] Static: Shadows of Dakota #1

Ben Odinson

Good morning Heroes, as it is time to head back to Dwayne McDuffie’s fictional city of Dakota! For those unaware, it is the hometown of our titular character, ‘Mr. Shock to Your System,’ Static. Now, heading into this book, it is a continuation of Static: Season One, which concluded in last May. However, for newcomers, this issue does provide a recap of the previous events, as to not confuse anyone. Anyway, with that being said, let us jump right into our review for Static: Shadows of Dakota #1…   Comic…

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DCFanDome Milestone Recap

Ben Odinson

We had some fantastic news coming out of the DC Milestone panel today! We have learned more comics are coming for Icon & Rocket, Hardware, and Static Shock. If fans have not already read the current season one books for these characters, please do yourself a service and buy them today. Now, Milestone is remaining true to their form by tackling issues that black and minorities go through each and everyday. Also, we have learned that a new comic for “Blood Syndicate” is coming soon along with a 1k page…

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Xolo Mariduena Cast as Blue Beetle for HBO Max Film

Ben Odinson

Happy Thursday everyone! A few days ago, we’ve learned that Xolo Mariduena from Cobra Kai will be playing the one and only Jamie Reyes in the upcoming Blue Beetle film. This is huge as this will be the characters first time being in a live-action medium. In recent years he’s appeared in the hit cartoon series Young Justice along with Batman: The Brave and The Bold. So as a fan of Jamie, it’s nice to see him finally get the props he deserves by getting a film treatment. This film…

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Michael B. Jordan to produce “Static Shock” Theatrical Film

Ben Odinson

We have some news coming out of The Hollywood Reporter this evening. Michael B.Jordan production company Outlier Society to help produce the Static Shock film. Back during DC Fandome we had news about Static Shock getting a live-action film during the Milestone Comics surprise panel. To quote Michael B. Jordan statement from The Hollywood Reporter about this news. “I’m proud to be a part of building a new universe centered around black superheroes; our community deserves that,” said Jordan in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “Outlier Society is committed…

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Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season Home Video Release Announced

Pak Hanu

Warner Bros. has recently revealed that they will be releasing Young Justice: Outsiders – The Complete Third Season on Blu-ray and DVD. For those who are not aware, the Young Justice: Outsiders is the title of the third season of Young Justice. The season debuted on the DC Universe streaming service this January. The first half of the season debuted on the service on January 4 and the uploads continued until its mid season hiatus on January 25. After a long break, the second half of the season debuted on July 2 and the season concluded…

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Young Justice Outsiders Teaser Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

DC recently released a teaser for Young Justice Outsiders on their official Youtube channel. For those who are not aware, Young Justice Outsiders is the long awaited third season of Young Justice. The teaser trailer features a short look at Apokolips and also reveals the release date of the upcoming season. Young Justice Outsiders will launch on DC Universe on January 4, 2019. No other details are confirmed at this time so stay tuned for updates. I am quite excited to see the release date for the upcoming season. So far I have been catching up with my rerun of the previous two seasons…

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SDCC 2018: Young Justice Outsiders First Look Trailer Released

Michael Lederhos

Today at San Diego Comic Con 2018 during the Young Justice Outsiders panel, we got our first look at the third season of the Young Justice series. For those unaware, the series originally aired in 2010 on Cartoon Network and despite critical acclaim and a large fanbase, the series was cancelled after its second season known as Young Justice Invasion. After months of campaigning for a third season, fans were rewarded with the announcement of a third season on November 7, 2016 and later news that it would be premiering…

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Static Shock Complete First Season DVD Release Announced

Pak Hanu

Warner Brothers has announced that they will be releasing the Complete First Season of Static Shock via Warner Archive.  The set will be released on March 28 priced at $24.99 SRP. Meet Virgil Hawkins, a mild-mannered teen in the wrong place at the wrong time when a chemical explosion rocks the streets of Dakota City – changing him from supergeek to super-hero. Based on the Milestone/DC Comics property, this animated series about the adventures of the first African-American teenage superhero follows quick-witted Virgil, who finds himself imbued with electromagnetic superpowers after being exposed to a mutagenic gas.…

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