The guys who started milestone comics were sitting around trying to create the launch characters for a new comic book universe. Polybagged collectors edition milestone comic book static 1. Russell crowes iconic gladiator speech was almost ruined. Stan lee, the comic book mastermind who changed the landscape of the superhero genre by creating countless beloved characters, has died.
Dwayne glenn mcduffie february 20, 1962 february 21, 2011 was an american writer of comic books and television, known for creating the animated television series static shock, writing and producing the animated series justice league unlimited and ben 10, and cofounding the pioneering minorityownedandoperated comicbook company milestone media. Dwayne mcduffie, a highly respected comic book and animation writer who was a cofounder of milestone media, a landmark company that created a. First round with hr rep, second with hiring manager, and third with hiring manager and editor in chief. Joseph illidge discusses the upcoming static shock series from warner bros.
Virgil embarks upon new adventures in a new high school and a new internship at s. But for many honesttogod notcrazy people, it is much more. You also wont want to miss the exclusive interview with birds. Jason faust talks power rangers comicbook exclusive. Jason faust talks power rangers comicbook exclusive interview. Frieda goes to akkads place where the five alarm crew is waiting to take her somewhere. Consolia is mostly about programming, and can be a tad weird. Static shock is an american superhero animated television series based on the milestone mediadc comics superhero static. Moore also talked about static shock, his favorite comic book superhero outside of spiderman, of course. Mar 31, 2019 the jaden he refers to, is will smiths after earth costar and reallife son jaden. I just wanted to share those ideas with the comic book readership in an. Washington iii, art by john paul leon and steve mitchell. How to become a comic book artist interview with marvel.
Aug 03, 20 straight from the comic book,this video is kind of hard to find anywhere else online so i thought id do my fellow static fans a favor and post this cause they dont make them any more. Virgil ovid hawkins is a member of a fictional subspecies of humans with superhuman abilities known as metahumans. A mysterious tragedy forces the hawkins family to relocate from dakota to new york city. But when the suitor turns out to be puff, of the villainous duo puff and coil, static is drawn into a trap when puff transforms herself into a corrosive gas. In an interview, dwayne recounted that as he was being informed. It features static, an africanamerican student, who. The iconic speech heard in ridley scotts historical epic gladiator was almost ruined by static electricity from russell crowes helmet. The job interview comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. Today, both art and education get celebrated in his work.
As the creator of lady death, amongst many others, and owneroperator of coffin comics, brian is more rock and roll than any of us could hope to be in our most fevered dreams. A month or so later, the new issue of coming comics, the publication your comic book. The show revolves around virgil hawkins, an africanamerican boy, who uses the secret identity of static after exposure to a mutagen gas during a gang. Barrier comic creators on tackling immigration and aliens from a unique angle this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The character made his comic book debut in 1993 as part of the launch of dc imprint milestone. With over 1,000,000 cds sold and lead songs on the queen of the damned and resident evil soundtrack albums, the industrial metal band static x is taking comics by storm, supported by an aggressive internet advertising and global touring campaign designed to drive new customers to comic stores. There are four short stories, with one denaeus that will be continued into the next issue. As a part of the acclaimed dc comicsthe new 52 event of septe. Nathan fox is a comic artist and illustrator living in kansas city, his work has appeared in the new york times, interview, the new yorker, rolling stone, wired, espn magazine, print, mother jones, spin, mad magazine, dc comics, dark horse comics and heavy metal magazine. His next move made him a pioneer and trailblazer as he addressed how black comic characters were being treated within the comic book industry.
Just about every single comic book fan knows the broad. Static is a comic book following an original character from dc comics milestone comics imprint, created by dwayne mcduffie and john paul leon. Why comics belong in schoolsand more ideas from graphic. Mar 05, 2010 the twopart series serves as a sideways goodbye to static, hardware and the rest of the multicultural superhero reality that he, denys cowan, michael davis, christopher priest and others created. Static learns that someones been spraying mash notes to him throughout dakota. Back in october, smith was rumored for static shock, which warner bros. Especially with dreads, when i had my hair, im definitely virgil hawkins. And, in this interview, he draws on his years of experience in the comic book and creative industries to give you a clear breakdown of the skills youll need to become successful. Comics were sitting around trying to create the launch characters for a new comic book universe. Dcs weekly new series dc daily is posting an instudio interview with acclaimed comic book artist denys cowan as part of their ongoing.
He released his only solo studio album, pighammer, on october 4, 2011. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. The series follows high school student virgil ovid hawkins who gains a variety of electromagnetic powers when doused with an experimental chemical. May 25, 2015 during a recent interview at comic con. I love that i own a comic that is as old as i am actually two months older than i am, and is my number one favorite super hero. Nov 19, 2017 before there was a superman, there were jerry siegel and joe shustertwo kids from ohio with a vision for a new kind of comic book hero. The jaden he refers to, is will smiths after earth costar and reallife son jaden. Mar 04, 2012 static cocreator dwayne mcduffie talked about the genesis of static in an interview with jim harvey at static was a group effort. What about another comic book character, like static shock. Oct 05, 2017 joseph illidge discusses the upcoming static shock series from warner bros.
Few comic book creators could be mistaken as a member of a heavy metal band, on stage thrashing to the screams of adoring fans. Jason faust talks power rangers comicbook exclusive interview nxts finn balor is sporting gnarly bruises after tonights match call of duty. Washington iii, with art by brian oconnell and shawn martinbrough. His pen and ink illustrations make us happy to be alive. Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia in this recap by hector navarro. Before there was a superman, there were jerry siegel and joe shustertwo kids from ohio with a vision for a new kind of comic book hero. After defeating gozer and becoming heroes in the city, county, and state of new york, a publisher has decided to cash in with a biography of the boys in grey and sends a writer to interview them all for. Static cocreator dwayne mcduffie talked about the genesis of static in an interview with jim harvey at static was a group effort. In anticipation of the new ghostbusters feature film coming to theaters summer 2020, we look back at the boys in greys first year on the job, showcasing never before seen adventures. Static shock was the first time that a teenage africanamerican superhero was the titular character of their own broadcast animation series, and had some alterations from the original comic book because it was oriented to a preteen audience. The job interview comics and cartoons the cartoonist group. Static shock ran for four seasons, with 52 halfhour episodes in total. Dwayne mcduffie was a comic book and television writer.
Digital division announces static shock liveaction project. You have no idea how you arrived or what you are doing there. Static was a comic produced by milestone under dc and followed an africanamerican teen named virgil ovid hawkins otherwise known as static. A fantastic origin story that gives you a greater feel of static virgils character. Dwayne mcduffies legacy reaches far and wide in the realm of comic books. As static, he dons a new uniform and establishes a new secret headquarters. The series lasted for 45 issues, from june, 1993 to march, 1997. Given the current prevalence of comic book properties. Static shock is the ultimate comic book nostalgia top 5. To start off, give the basic idea of how you came to create static for the comic medium, and how you. You soon realize you cant even remember your own name. Watchmen, declares lost cocreator damon lindelof, is the greatest piece of popular fiction. Were working on comic books, were working on digital series, denys is doing art for figurines. Virgil hawkins was exposed to a mutagenic gas that swept his city of dakota, which gave him and other bang babies superpowers.
Static shock is a comic book created in 1993 and was adapted into an animated tv series in 2000. In a recent interview with atx television festival in austin, texas, akil revealed that he hopes that his lead character will get to meet other dc heroes on the small screen down the line, including fanfavorite static from static shock. Gene luen yang taught high school science for 17 years while moonlighting as a graphic novelist. Plus, youll get a fascinating insight into what it was like to work at one of the worlds biggest comic book publishers during its heyday in. Dc comics announces marc bernardin as static shock. The film, released in 2000, was a huge critical and financial success. The twopart series serves as a sideways goodbye to static, hardware and the rest of the multicultural superhero reality that he, denys cowan, michael davis, christopher priest and others created.
Static is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Home interviews david anthony krafts comics interview. The way it was packaged and sent being wrapped in protective plastic was nice but, it arrived with a warplike bend on the top and bottom outer corners like it had been bent by somebody holding it. The jokers eyes pop out, his grin is frightening, and even on the static comic book page, his wiry frame and bold coloring highlight what a disturbed, dynamic character he is. Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons.
When i told tanehisi that youd agreed to an interview, he was thrilled. The killing joke fails to fix the comics problems on. With over 1,000,000 cds sold and lead songs on the queen of the damned and resident evil soundtrack albums, the industrial metal band staticx is taking comics by storm, supported by an aggressive internet advertising and global touring campaign designed to drive new customers to comic stores. The art in this is dark but good, and while the plots are a little forced, the characters and their dialogue are spoton. Becoming a superhero an interview with sleights jacob latimore.
Shameik moore in the first time video interview series. Static screenshots, images and pictures comic vine. The full static shock animated series is now available to stream on. Burning sensation trial by fire, chapter one, script by dwayne mcduffie and robert l. Continuing my little jaunt into 90s comic book nostalgia, static shock, the most enduring character to come out of dcs creatorowned afrocentric milestone entertainment. The dark horse book hearkens back to the 1950s pre code horror comic books and reintroduces mag the hag and gurgy tate who narrate parts of the stories. Wayne richard wells november 4, 1965 november 1, 2014, known professionally as wayne static, was an american musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist and music sequencer for metal band staticx. Jul 29, 2016 the jokers eyes pop out, his grin is frightening, and even on the static comic book page, his wiry frame and bold coloring highlight what a disturbed, dynamic character he is. Not much else to say considering its only 32 pages long if you dont collecting all the issue or chapters go for this if not try getting trial by fire or rebirth of the cool. Barrier comic creators on tackling immigration and aliens.
The character was created by milestone comics founders dwayne mcduffie, denys cowan, michael davis, and derek t. In an interview with former teen titans writer geoff johns, he expressed interest in having static as part of the team, stating, i really wanted static. The brilliant, slightly awkward high school student virgil hawkins transforms into the cocky electromagnetic hero static. Featured clip from dc daily denys cowan interview on static. The twopart series serves as a sideways goodbye to static, hardware and.
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