Static Shock's Powers vs Black Lightning's

[@AltFactuals]

Despite knowing their powers are different, who would you assume is more powerful (despite the fact that Black Lightning is proven to be more powerful)?

[@metatronblack]

But at what age ? Because they hardly show static at a adult level

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

Static's name is kind of dead giveaway of how his powers can work - he can certainly ACT like a battery. The 'super conductive magnetism' descript is more to explain how his electromagnetism works; IE his ability to create strong magnetic fields. When he told Pierce that, I think that was him more being a smartass and telling him he's not just reserved to slinging electricity. (But it does confirm he doesn't biologically generate it, he more draws from ambient energy.) But his ability to absorb is shown at very high aptitudes. In the New 52 As one of his stronger feats, he actually absorbs all the energy from a power station and knocks (a least a good portion judging by his apology) New York city out. So it's not at a -small- level as you seemed to imply. As for who's more powerful...Black Lightning may be, because he's older and had more experience. But Static is at LEAST slightly under him; and still developing. There's a lot that shows he gets much stronger as he gets older - New 52 again even shows an alternate timeline version of himself that learned the 'pure energy being' technique (Alkaline) that proves he is CAPABLE of doing so. It's also stated that Static's knowledge of physics rivals Barry Allen...so he KNOWS how to make his powers work for him. Probably more than Jefferson in the longrun. (Especially since he tells him in the Brave and the Bold comic you featured that Lightning was out of his League. It was a cocky statement, but I 100% believe he's got reasons for saying it.) On that note, last thing I have to say is...I wish people would PLEASE stop campaigning to have Static appear on the Black Lightning show. Brave and the Bold did the right thing to show it was a team up between two separate heroes that happened to have similar abilities. Static is not a sidekick. He never has been. He navigated the streets himself and figured out heroing himself while balancing a normal teenage life. That is part of the beauty of the character. And is quite frankly what makes him one of the best superheroes to date. Don't try to ruin that. I want to see him in live action too...but not at that cost.

[@AltFactuals]

His powers have the potential to be on par (or even) more powerful than black lightning as an adult, but they never really explore that with static shock.

[@Phantom6.6.6]

Static

[@KnightRanger38]

My guess is that it would depend on which versions of each character are being compared. Most of the time I suspect that the power gradient might go something like Teen Static < Black Lighting < Adult Static.

[@Wonder2win]

Static does discharge energy as he can generate it on his own. He's done it numerous time in the comics. You're vastly underselling Static here. He also may be capable of manipulating ambient energy but his powers are in no way limited that.

[@Wonder2win]

Also, Static is nowhere near the peak of his powers as he's still a teenager. Whoever wrote that Brave and the Bold book clearly doesn't know a lot about Static.

[@AltFactuals]

I am only stating his powers as we know them to date and what is considered "Canon"

[@Wonder2win]

@@AltFactuals What I stated is canon. Static's abilities are far beyond anything you've stated in this video. Black Lightning is more powerful than Static currently because Static is still a child and nowhere his potential.

[@AltFactuals]

Wonder2win I’m not here to argue one of the fact is his ability to absorb energy is not quite the levels that it is for Black lightning. Now I am well aware of how powerful static it is and I even did mention that his potential can possibly exceed black lightning’s but as of right now we do not know that. And if we are including the information we know about black lightning as well he actually has a lot more potential due to the nature of his powers in the energy that he can manipulate. I consider then apples and oranges anyways.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

@@Wonder2win Okay, so the thing about this is that the Brave and the Bold statement isn't wrong. It's a technicality on how their powers work. Black Lightning is more of a battery; he stores electricity then discharges it in the way that he sees fit. Simple enough. Static is a super conductor. In layman's terms he EASILY draws in electricity and ambient electromagnetism and this is what makes his magnetic fields so STRONG. It's how super conductor electromagnets function. None of this means that one has more storing capacity than the other - that's kind of hard to gauge based on what little we have. It's all just explanation for how their powers operate (Hence why I said in my earlier comment it came across to me as more of a smartassy remark from Virgil) My basis for saying that Static has got to be at least close to Pierce in terms of power is because they have VERY similar feats. And Static KINDA has an edge, because I've seen much more creative use of his powers than I've seen Black Lightning do. And the age kind of makes me also lean farther in Static's direction. Because the majority of what we've seen is him as a kid and adult Static has been reported to be INSANELY strong. And before anyone stops me - no. I do not mean just Animated Static. In Milestone Forever, when Virgil is in his late twenties, Dharma states Virgil hasn't even reached a fraction of his potential, yet he was THE MOST POWERFUL BEING ON EARTH. This is considering Dharma was very well aware of characters like Icon; who is SUPERMAN levels of powerful. So as a kid? Maybe. But in the longrun, definitely not. I don't say all this to shit on Black Lightning by the way. Pierce is a cool character, and he's the OG Electrical Superhero. Gotta give props to that. But Static's been out of the public eye so long, I notice people seem to have trouble putting respect on his name. And the boy don't deserve that. He's not given credit for it...but he truly is one of the baddest heroes ever created.

[@dramonmaster222]

It would be awesome if Black Lightning and Staic could do a Team Up in live action. I would LOVE to see that.

[@AltFactuals]

I feel it coming in the future for sure Lol

[@00ghostcobra]

They will eventually introduce Static on Black Lightning..

[@ShawnWeeded510]

Never gonna happen. Dc is more interested in burying all the Milestone characters.

[@hasanwallah7015]

There is a fan film with that in it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4GUe3iQgdiYnNE

[@romewilliams3526]

Fighting Reality exactly

[@qtboy100]

“Static possesses the power to generate, manipulate and absorb electromagnetic energy. Such complete control over electricity gives him a wide range of skills. Offensively, he can fire bolts of energy from his body, and his electro-charged punches can knock out even the toughest Super-Villain if they somehow manage to get too close. He can utilize his electrical powers for defensive strategies, too. Static can materialize protective force fields to deflect bullets and energy attacks. The teen hero’s control over electromagnetic fields allows him to levitate the heaviest of metal objects and even to fly, as long as he’s got a metal object to stand on. Even more astounding, Static is in some instances able to heal himself with his electrical powers. His limbs can automatically reattach themselves on the off chance that he loses one in a fight.” This is the canon explanation of Static’s power set. How is it manipulating ambient electromagnetic energy when at his strongest he becomes sentient being of energy

[@dominicjherr]

Honestly, I don't think it's fair to compare Black Lightening, to Static. As a character, Black Lightening has come a long way since his inception. The same can not be said for Static. He's a very young character, in all ways, to BL. Static, unfortunately, has been largely forgotten as a prominent/featured character. Static has a LOT of room for growth, given the chance. Will he ever get it...🤷🏿‍♂️ I love Marvel/DC, but I'm tired of seeing black superheroes shelved, in lieu of your traditional white heroes. I would love to see a black-owned comic book publisher churn out heroes of color, and be successful. Stop asking/waiting on other people to rep us.

[@locomistercocoa]

I'm writing. Don't worry. The future is nigh

[@daikon3199]

@@locomistercocoa same bro

[@locomistercocoa]

@@daikon3199 then I'll subscribe and am excited for your future content

[@rickardrakkoon2500]

Well, truth be told comic book companies struggle hard to keep ledgers in the black. Historically and currently, a majority of comic readers have been and continue to be white i.e. they cater more toward hero's they can identify as. Yes there could be more racial diversity in the pages, yes there should be, but also understand it from a business perspective. If the majority of people eat with forks, say 70%, would you base a majority of your money, time, energy and marketing into spoons? It not that people don't want or need spoons, but if the proven model says 70% prefer forks why condemn them and try to force feed spoons into people's mouths? And the whole changing white hero's into black hero's is like the spork, boone really wants that. They want a fork AND spoon. Not some half-ass compromise.

[@Marcellago]

He’s actually immune to the anti life equation so they could definitely use him against Darkseid

[@willstoudemire-pulliam9084]

Didn't Static lose an arm and reattach it due to him being basically made of energy or something like that? It was new 52, but I think that's cannon. He might do more than manipulate ambient energy. I could be wrong though.

[@barrysaxton31]

Yes the maker of the video have not done a lot of research on static as static has way more electrical powers and abilities then Black Lightning

[@willstoudemire-pulliam9084]

@@barrysaxton31 I thought so! Dc missed the boat with the Dakotaverse. All those characters folded into the dc landscape would have been DOPE!

[@trevorghalt1881]

@@barrysaxton31 More?

[@barrysaxton31]

@@trevorghalt1881 yes more

[@Jarrell444]

Static definitely more powerful. Has better abilities, and more brains. He's well rounded all around.

[@AltFactuals]

Static as of right now (in terms of full powered comic book versions of the character) isn’t quite their yet. Black Lightning’s abilities have proven to basically be limitless. Static is indeed powerful but he does fatigue and does not of an energy form that would prevent him from fatiguing. Black lightning himself is a genius level intellect, master tactician and has 20+ years of experience on static.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

​@@AltFactuals One problem with this statement here (and elsewhere) is that you keep referring to 'Beginner Static'. This Static is the one that has just started out heroing and is not the one that we've last seen in comics or even animation. I haven't witnessed fatigued Static in a loooooonnng time, even counting the previously mentioned animated variant (AKA the nerfed one) who; in his final seasons never seemed to reach his limit, but instead just had problems with shorting out. (Which was a weakness made just for that show) The other problem is - and this is the main one I might add- is that you seem to not be comparing Static's and Lightning's feats properly. Yes, Pierce is older. Yes, Pierce has more experience. Yes, Pierce is part of the Justice League - but you really should contrast what they both have done before you reach such a hasty conclusion. Now I will confess: I don't follow Black Lightning to the point I haven't missed a feat or two of his. But I can say with certainty that Static's most insane ones are: Defeated a bang baby with life force stealing powers (Static#43 if anyone is interested) OVERLOADING HER with his own raw electricity, and didn't even break a sweat. Blew up Titans Tower while being a room that SUPPRESSED him, and still had enough charge to give Cyborg feedback in another state, large enough to short him out. He also killed Trigon's Grandson. Granted, his powers were boosted in the Wyld's dimension but given it's the grandson of practically SATAN, the fact he overpowered him is coincidentally 'wild' itself. And I have I ever mentioned that he knocked the fuck out of Holocaust by slamming him repeatedly over the head with a ferris wheel? The SAME Holocaust that was about to kill Lightning in Brave and the Bold before Static intervened and fried him off? Yeah. Black Lightning is definitely no slouch. He also probably has better means of producing amperage. But c'mon dude. I've seen Pierce get riddled with bullets while in the middle of combat - meanwhile Virgil on the other end (Who has even recovered from a worst wound mind you) had a sniper take a potshot at him and Virgil's EM shield deflected the bullet NOT EVEN KNOWING HE WAS BEING AIMED AT. (New 52. Static Shock #1) Despite an age and experience gap and even the fact that Lightning gets more EXPOSURE, Static does a lot of shit that speaks even as a kid he still might be stronger. And I don't think you should let bias or love blind you of that.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

@miles tom Except a being that literally houses a power that's about bending electricity to it's will. Electromagnetism guys. It's a superior force to plain old electricity. And before anyone says: _Black Lightning is able to use electromagnetism_ - you can cause electromagnetic phenomena by creating moving charges. Because it's cause and *effect.* It's like how the Flash has control over wind because of his speed that can easily gather air molecules. But compared to someone like say Aang from The Last Airbender - his control over wind is far FAR limited. He doesn't directly control it. And that's the big difference between Virgil and Pierce. The only thing Lightning holds over Static right now is experience. But factually speaking he has little advantage, if any.

[@CosmicCam47]

@@onceuponagamemaster1588Black Lightning has more powerful showings than Static, such as tapping into the Earth’s electromagnetic field, leveling several blocks of Markovia, knocking out a Kryptonian, and busted an Imperiex Probe (several of them were taking out numerous JL members also). Static doesn’t have any showings comparable to BL.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

@@CosmicCam47 You're right. They're not comparable. Static has better ones.

[@KingaMoor]

Black Lightning seem to get little respect despite being the first black superhero for DC. It's almost like Static has made him redundant. Fans need to know that both are special in their own way.

[@djohnson9736]

Static got the clout it did from the TV show for sure

[@AltFactuals]

The show really put him on the map and if done right, a live action static shock could break the internet

[@ShawnWeeded510]

Static is a far more interesting character but I'd like to see him team up with someone like Nightwing, Redhood, or Steel.

[@batbullet3315]

My personal opinion I would have to say that Static is more powerful than Black lightning. Black lightning works sort of like a battery he can absorb electricity and redirect electricity but once he runs out of the charge he has to be recharged by an outside source static on the other hand Static is both a battery and a generator he can absorb and redirect electricity however he can generate it through no outside source

[@tyking33]

I do like at the end of his show and Justice League he got a major upgrade when he went through the gas a second time and they made him closer to black lightning by making him being able to generate his own energy

[@AltFactuals]

This is true, his ability to manipulate and generate still wasn't quite on par with peak Black Lightning but was still on point

[@tyking33]

@@AltFactuals see I'm just glad that you came out with this even though freaking death battle is probably going to have him lose the Spider-Man

[@maadtee6281]

Hasn't he always been able to generate his own energy

[@tyking33]

@@maadtee6281 yeah but at the end of the day he kind of ran out and mostly had to rely on converter boxes or things like that wow degenerates on energy goes on a whole separate level at the end of the series

[@djdixon6202]

Yeah but if you check some of the comments out and even if you had some of the animated so from the DCU when static reaches is Apex in power they said he's one of the most powerful beings on the planet

[@kobebrewster2549]

They should do a static show that would open the doors for the other milestone characters and teams like blood syndicate icon etc

[@AltFactuals]

I would love to see that show, and I would review every episode if I could

[@clemiclewisjr.3135]

Black Lightning sounds like Spectrum aka Monica Rambeau in Marvel from your power description.

[@AltFactuals]

In alot of ways he is

[@kha30s22]

@A-dog Johnson To say spectrum would be black lightning's copycat. Black Lightning came first in 1977 and spectrum came in 1982

[@405boy4]

I've always favored Static Shock's powers over Black Lightning. Black Lightning is just more of a seasoned, battle tested vet as Static Sock. That's the only reason why Static Shock isn't viewed as on Black Lightning's level.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

And I think this is where the clear disconnect comes from myself. (That and the animated show) The reason why we can gauge Static's edge over Black Lightning in strength is the fact he's done so many crazy feats (In such little panel time no less) AS just a kid off the streets. Like most of the time he's 14, 16 and he's casually thrown down with Holocaust, killed Raven's fucking kid mano e mano and let's not forget...he KILLED an entire New York BRIDGE full of zombies in like two seconds by shutting down their brains. We only see that peek of his full potential because he's not holding *back* at that point in time too. So there's really all these things that Static is doing, on the fly, so casual, but so powerful that even people like Hardware took note he was a powerhouse and knew it'd be a bad idea to ever fight him directly. Like legit...do NOT let the fact that he's usually a teenager and hasn't been trained by someone older fool you. If anything this should stand as a testament to there's SO MUCH unchecked of what he's capable of...and I think he's done enough to deserve people thinking he's stronger than he is...than *weaker.*

[@andrewd1131]

Some people may not like the idea of Static showing up in the Black Lightning show but I like the idea but not as a permanent thing. Personally Static works will as a young teenage hero and a solo one at that. Have him show up because he’s tracking one of his enemies like they dead in the animated series in the episode “Hard as nails.” Then have him and Black lightning work together and they become allies Static being now someone to back him up if need be

[@brumtownmiller6130]

Black lightening is a beast that everyone looks down on. Turning into living energy is so OP its ridiculous. Lightening can be hotter than the surface of the sun! So living lightening is hella monstrous!

[@parallax7789]

And static reattached an arm and can control Electromagnetism

[@williejackson9919]

I hope we get Static Shock on the Black Lighting show

[@AltFactuals]

I hope so as well

[@estebanmuriel2003]

Me to

[@williejackson9919]

@Dwayne nah Static powers are different. He also can manipulate metal as well

[@williejackson9919]

@Dwayne do your research bro

[@darionwilliams3727]

@@AltFactuals What if they make static Jennifer and Brandon's son?

[@karlsingh9076]

I am curious about this as well. Happy New Year Alternative Factuals.

[@AltFactuals]

Happy New Years, I would like to see a battle between them two. Maybe I can do another video with Blerdwithoutfear and we can try and guess the outcome

[@gralen]

I had the 1st static comic and the second black lighting. Static rode garbage can tops and could fly. Black lightning would only hit you with his fist but lightning would come out. He had a force field and he could not fly. The next time I had a black lighning in comic he projected the lightning.I never seen him fly like the TV show. Plus he had a belt that gave him his powers. Tobias Whale was a fat albino with sharp teeth in the comic and a point head

[@_Dee2nd]

His name is just Static.

[@tracylee4451]

Happy New Year! Thanks for the break down looking forward to the return of Black Lightning. Hope they introduce Static Shock to the CW show

[@AltFactuals]

I'm almost sure they will to be honest

[@Wheresrichh]

Your a great KZbinr u deserve more love

[@AltFactuals]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@ohshanana2397]

am I the only one who used to think that static was a secret accident child of black lightning. I always thought this when I was younger

[@TheRealReVeLaTioN]

2nd video... I think I'm going to be spending the day bingeing your channel!👊🏾🥃🍻

[@king_ben26]

Apparently super conductors can carry electricity of infinite amounts. Black Lightning is a battery whose powers have been drained before. Static is always charged so perhaps his strength is tied to his physique. If he's grown as much as he can grow and is in peak physical condition there is reason to believe he'd be a perfect electric super conductor.

[@AltFactuals]

Static himself has been drained, even though technically neither of them should be able to. They both are designed in a way that they can easily combat each other. Their powers are borderline identical, so static indeed has the same potential which is infinite.

[@johnathananthony5558]

black lightning has a greater power output but static has a more versatile power ei its easier for static to control and manipulate his electricity

[@haydenweaver8871]

I'll be honest I love Black lightning I like static shock too but I like Black lightning a lot better

[@rodimus580]

I’m miss static shock! I used to watch that show back in the day, loved every episode.

[@PGHDude]

Thank you! So glad someone else said it! Black Lightning’s kids are way overpowered in the show! If it wasn’t for Cress Williams being as good of an actor as he is, or the writing for the character as good as it is, he would be essentially be phased out of his own show.

[@treylakingz9029]

They're powers are similar but not the same great breakdown dog. I'm always explaining this to people.

[@mysticalcomic]

I think Static will be in Black Lightning because in all the arrow verse shows the main character had a sidekick. Flash with Kid Flash. Arrow with Arsenal and Speedy. Even supergirl with Mon-El. If they don't do it that will be a missed opportunity. They could even build to Teen Titans. Actually, I feel they'll do Young Justice instead since in the new Flash season when Cisco drew a map of the new Earth, there was Happy Harbor. It may just be an Easter egg but there's hope :D

[@AltFactuals]

Agreed.

[@onyx081]

Static is not a sidekick type character, tho

[@mysticalcomic]

@@onyx081 But the CW could have Black Lightning show Static the ropes of how to use his powers as a hero. That would make Static his sidekick. Also, Mon-El isn't exactly the sidekick type anyway but the CW adapts the characters for the story line of the show.

[@pharoahfinale1183]

His sidekick is technically thunder and lightning right ?

[@mysticalcomic]

Thunder isnt his sidekick in the show. She's her own hero. If by lightning you mean Jennifer, she's not really a hero right now.

[@powergirl7619]

His show was the bomb.I can still hear his theam song lol.I love when he goes into the future and sees his future self with Batman beyond soo good.❤💋

[@twontwon1827]

Technically static doesnt run out of power in the comics thats only in the tv show so thats a big misconception his body recharges own its own so just like black lightning in the comics he can manipulate generate and absorb so they really aren’t different but everyone always compare tv show static to black lightning

[@Slayerthecrow]

Dwayne McDuffie knew how to use diversity in comics as a selling and narrative point, if he was still alive he would probably have a very hard opinion about Snowflake and Safespace.

[@electromagneticpsychopath4973]

Let's not talk about those degenerate characters

[@tommartin1223]

More powerful could be reduced if one was more creative with their powers. Batman is less powerful than a lot of villains but his skill will power and creativity are what wins the day

[@rickscarlett89]

Damn bro you're young Static Shock came out in 2000 not 2006 that's a big ass gap

[@prestondavis544]

Virgil Static Shock is a lot of older than black Lightning's daughters. As a matter of fact" I think he's... if not the same age as his oldest daughter... but a couple years older. So the whole Garfield High School thing probably wouldn't work unless he's going to be like a substitute teacher or something.

[@Lupin1978]

AWESOME!!!!!!

[@ChillMonger]

I gotta get used to hearing that 2020 vision joke

[@AltFactuals]

Lmaoooo I always have to say it because I wear glasses

[@BeeMusic2024]

Black Luffy saved his life when he got sent through that portal

[@DionStonom]

I have much respect for you bro. But you should have done more reasearch on Static's powers. He is a lot more powerful than Black lightning in many ways.

[@AltFactuals]

I’m going based on as he’s displayed commonly, the ONLY EDGE black lightning has is he can turn into energy himself and stay that way indefinitely. A long term fight would work in BL favor, Virgil absolutely has the potential.

[@DionStonom]

@@AltFactuals There is still a difference that I think you should see. Static's powers are not just electric. They are electric magnetic. This gives him access to abilities far beyond the common electric meta. In the milestone media universe, Static was considered the most powerful character. This puts him above Icon (Black superman).

[@AltFactuals]

Dion Stonom Black lightning has access to the electromagnetic spectrum as well

[@jorienwachukwu466]

@@AltFactuals Static's powers directly tap into the EM spectrum, BL's electromagnetic abilities are just an extension of regular electrokinesis.

[@somerandomfan2096]

I LOVE❤️💕💗BOTH OF THESE GUYS

[@JohnPeacekeeper]

I'd actually say it's similar to the Superman VS Billy Batson argument. The younger one has more potential to be more powerful, but he's more inexperienced. The older Superhero already has a mastery of his powers and has already peaked, meanwhile.

[@princewya]

Not exactly if Static is pulling out feats that Black Lightning hasn’t thought of

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

Shazam is also very equal to Superman last I checked. He has the Wisdom of Solomon when he transforms so he kind of gets experience automatically. It's perhaps more artificial than Clark's and that may make him react on matters or situations with a little more hesitance. But that's very nitpicky and could be more or less the fact that Billy's personality just varies from Clark's itself. Not that he has high inexperience.

[@Wonder2win]

It's not Static Shock it's just Static.

[@AltFactuals]

I know his name, I do it for the nostalgia factor

[@FalconsZone6]

Static shock

[@chriscollins5040]

I hope Dc gives static shock his OG fit,maybe a little modern day touches but mostly the same.

[@TheRealReVeLaTioN]

Love the video!

[@vincentfranklin17]

We must demand a team up!!!

[@Teardehawkee]

How many black lighting based characters we have?

[@AltFactuals]

There are a few

[@minigolfandothergames7096]

I would love to see Static in Black lighting , but I think at some point they are trying to build it up for the John Stewart Green Lantern bomb.

[@markj6442]

Static shock is basically a tesla coil powered by the earth vs black lightning who is a scaling battery based on his chemical composition. Static wins every time.

[@AltFactuals]

Yeah that is not the comic book version of black lightning. Don’t let the show fool you, Black lightning is a generator of power who has complete control of the EM field as well as a completely powerful energy form. Static has the potential to equal him in power for sure but as of right now he does not have the feats of BL. That’s also why Static trained under BL because BL saw that he had the same amount of potential in power as him.

[@markj6442]

@@AltFactuals is ambient electromagnetism not the magnetic entropy of earth?

[@AltFactuals]

Mark J If I didn’t make myself clear, I was not disagreeing with your description of power. I am disagreeing when you said “...static wins every time” when he doesn’t have the power (yet) and will never have the same amount of experience as black lightning (who is also a genius level intellect).

[@markj6442]

@@AltFactuals for sure just wondering what the comic book version meant by that?

[@kendrickjackson3135]

Well who's that old black dude with lighting Powers in a episode of static shock

[@AltFactuals]

Soul Power was made up for the show but was based off of Black Lightning

[@allenimpactministries3643]

I would love for both to be featured in some DC movies

[@seanholmes7482]

CW established that Black-lightning can die if Jefferson attempts to manipulate electric fields beyond his time limit without his suit. Does Static Shock have the same limitation that Black-lightning has?

[@AltFactuals]

Comic book black lightning doesn’t have those limitations. That’s the show capping his power because it has been stated that black lightning has limitless potential to increase his power. Static’s powers are not bound by limitations either but he cannot finnese the same range of energy he can at his age. Static as an adult can get close to power of black lightning. If they somehow decided to make it so static can turn into energy like BL then they’d be even.

[@seanholmes7482]

Thank you for the reply! Can you further comment of Static's powers? For example, could Static's powers work for him while it is rain around him? In the cartoon Static could use his powers on rainy days without negative side-effects, but is his comic book counter-part similar?

[@AltFactuals]

Sean Holmes That’s where the plot thickens, because based on the show’s explanation of his powers he shouldn’t. But comic book version of him should be.

[@jorienwachukwu466]

@@AltFactuals In response to your first comment, Static can turn into energy. He's been able to do that for a while, I think. And at his teenage age, he's able to use electricity to heal and regenerate, and there's also the fact that he can manipulate subatomic particles w/ his power, as well as the fact that Static constantly generates his own raw electrical power.

[@louferigzo8241]

Black lightning is more powerful than static and controls black lightning which is said to be mystical. Here a list of his powers DC really nerfs him at times. comicvine.gamespot.com/black-lightning/4005-10994/

[@Levieuxx]

So your the one that jinx us talking about 2020 vision

[@Devilish98]

I for one would love to see a CW show or at least episode based around Static. Maybe one titled “Dakota”

[@superman1081]

Static Shock's power seems to repel/attract. Both polarities of magnetism!.

[@dixbowman3452]

Definitely static. Electromagnetism is very underrated. Its the most powerful force pushing an object. Hes basically magneto but focus on electrical more than magnetism but can do magnetism. He hasnt even touched the things he actually can do but is creative enough to figure it out. The way he uses his powers makes him more powerful.

[@albertking112]

I agree they need to bring a static shock show or movie something it was very influential growing up as a black male in racist Florissant Missouri

[@AltFactuals]

The show was very good and the character touched many peoples lives being able to relate to the character

[@daikon3199]

I'm kinda late, but isn't black lightning just magneto, but rather than manipulate metal energy he manipulates electromagnetic energy

[@electromagneticpsychopath4973]

No

[@blackroseix5157]

STATIC🙏💯..anyting Black Lightning can do static could do but better and his electromagnetic Powers give static all the advantages and yeah Black Lightning might have the experience lol in my opinion I feel like static has one of the best electric bass variation powers💯...lets not go there I feel like static could have power over the electric Spectrum if you really want it to I'm not saying Black Lightning can't either but it'd be better for static because of his electromagnetic powers So it's static🙏💯💯

[@powergirl7619]

Yes,the Cw should bring Static but you don't want to take that away from him I don't know.You know how they are not too much color at 1 time.Man would be nice.❤

[@moodyblues8029]

Miles morales vs static shock

[@AltFactuals]

Really? 🤔

[@moodyblues8029]

Alternative Factuals yea since static is the closest Spider-Man like character that we have in DC I think it’ll be a good fight that u should discuss

[@Imthatoneboy]

Jaden Glanton already done by death battle a couple days ago

[@pierrecarmack4641]

It would’ve been great to see him show up in black lightening… it feels like they just don’t want us to win ✊🏾

[@powergirl7619]

Black lightning is nothing to mess with.The show has not touched how powerful he can be.❤

[@jbabylucus1641]

You may have to get those removed. If they keep on irritating you

[@hambone0000]

So Virgil near a power plant... 👀 Undefeatable.

[@darksiders18]

I thought wood was static greatest weakness

[@patremagilbert8787]

Ok nice

[@darylifillifill1677]

I would love to see Virgil Hawkins on Black Lightning also would love to see Amazing Man William Everett and Bloodwynd Freddy Wilmer and Dr Mist who was in Constantine

[@AltFactuals]

They need to do a short mini series with all the black superheroes (or a chunk of them). It would be great

[@darylifillifill1677]

@@AltFactuals Agree

[@RubeusArchos]

The real question is future static shock more power ful than black lighting..?

[@princewya]

Yup.

[@elpapi3267]

Yes he is. No doubt about it. He is a powerful mutant.

[@Good_Boy_3000]

Wrong universe. Mutants>Marvel Metahumans> DC

[@crimsonsean]

Boy, did that opening not hold up...

[@jeremyredandblueify]

I want to see a supporting Black-lightning character character go to Dakota and find him and bring him to Freeland like Lynn or Gambi. Lynn discovers something unusual about his abilities. Or they start with a conference on genes manipulation 🧬 in Dakota and she meets Virgil there. They do a spin off definitely

[@Dragonflyjones67]

Black Lighting is more powerful than Static Shock. Plus, the madder he gets? The powerful he is!!!

[@MindingM3]

So, static shock bends electricity like an elemental bender in avatar the show.

[@kingleeq4561]

Man I love black characters👏

[@AltFactuals]

Black characters are among the most powerful characters

[@jolandstokes7413]

I thought i was going to see BL in his prime and static in his prime and see who stronger

[@jerometruitt2731]

Not aware of Black Lightning ever becoming pure electricity. That alone should tell you his power. He should really be on par with Molecule Man and Franklin Richards, you control electrons you control molecular bonds and should be able to make matter out of thin air.

[@hasanwallah7015]

Static is way cooler of a character than black lightning...

[@jordanglasper1064]

I always figured Static was more powerful. Based on your detailed analysis on they’re abilities, Black Lightning is technically more powerful of the two. Bcuz of set abilities Static does not possess. I think most people would choose Static like myself simply bcuz he is more popular. Who came first? Static or Black Lightning?

[@AltFactuals]

Black Lightning came first, static was heavily influenced by black lightning

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

@@AltFactuals When I first saw Static Shock comic I thought it was a rehash of Black Lightning. Didn't Black Lightning where an afro wig and use a belt to get his powers? It's a long time since I read the original series of comics as I collected the first few when they first came out.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

@@AltFactuals Actually Static was heavily influenced by Spider-Man. I don't think Dwayne McDuffie really factored in the older black heroes like Luke Cage and Black Lightning when making Virgil, because he wasn't very keen of their blaxploitation elements. (To the point in one of the Icon issues he makes complete fun of it.) Dwayne McDuffie had a master's degree in physics and worked as a physicist before he got into making comic books. So I'm pretty sure when he and Denys Cowan and the others decided they wanted that 'snarky teenaged genius' archetype, McDuffie knew that electromagnetism was a force that someone like Virgil could easily make use of in combat due to a love for science and physics. And wouldn't you know it...he hit his mark.

[@TheDiabeetus875]

Black Lightning is the Human Torch and Staric is Pyro.

[@jckenshi821]

Yo so Static is gonna be in Stargirl. He's played by a guy that was in Black Lightning, but he already died in the show.

[@AltFactuals]

I will do some more research but if that’s the case chances are they’re going to rebuild the story by saying it’s an alternate timeline version of the character that came into existence post crisis

[@jckenshi821]

@@AltFactuals he would be a doppelganger because Stargirl is on the new Earth 2, and after crisis Black Lightning was moved to the prime Earth with Flash, Supergirl, and basically everyone who was in a show before crisis.

[@electromagneticpsychopath4973]

Where did you hear that from?

[@moonson8804]

With enough in energy output he could break electron bonds within materials( which causes it to conduct electricity) and manipulate it with his powers. Though the energy needed is immense probably more than he generate, nothing a power boost couldn't fix 😂. And the electromagnetic field the object generates will be very weak thus his ability to control would be kinda shit tbh. My boy needs more power so he can potentially 😂 be a telekinetic beast.

[@moonson8804]

Ambient electrical energy absorption and manipulation?? Stick a load of capacitors on him so he can store up that energy. He'll be so powerful in a lightning storm, its pretty much a gigantic capacitor. He should be storing all the energy he absorbs from earths magnetic field as well. He op asf

[@KyeEnzoden]

If CW doesn't Renew for a 5th Season... they are seriously dropping the ball on a Win for them. I never knew Black Lightning and Static Shock crossed over. Fuck I'd love to see Static and BL kick some ass.

[@McEezy94]

So Static is more like a lighting bender, BL's more like an electric pokemon

[@princewya]

Not really considering Static can generate his own electricity. Static is more like a raichu x magneton, while BL is like an amped up version of a raichu

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

Actually...no. You're very close with this. I'd just slid over this comment but I don't want people to get further confused. Yes. I think Prince misunderstood what you were going for, because Benders tend to actually need an element to act on before they use their powers to the fullest extent. *All except for Firebenders.* Because they manipulate their surrounding atmosphere to *generate fire* or *lightning.* Static is actually -believe it or not - much the same. He happens to soak up and manipulate ambient electromagnetism around himself constantly and stores the charge. (And ambient EM energy is high abundance around planet earth) He's a superconductor. So...kind of think of him as a *giant magnetic metal pole* that is near a electrical storm. He will constantly be soaking up charge - _discharging_ it when conditions are met (Ergo in Virgil's case when he wants) and because he's so close to a storm; he will never ever run out of said charge to keep soaking up. Meanwhile Black Lightning is more like an electric pokemon because he just generates his own charge from his differing biology and acts like a bio-electric battery. If he was removed from a place that had no electromagnetic energy or electricity, he'd still generate his own. I'd say this makes Black Lightning a perfect candidate for things like space missions or alternate dimensions. But because electromagnetic energy is just so abundant of a phenomenon throughout the galaxy...it's _really_ not that big a pro. And compared to Static's method based on the universe we live in? It's not a good trade off considering the abilities that comes with Virgil's method.

[@torieldreemurr3396]

There is a movie being made. A live action one.

[@AltFactuals]

I saw earlier

[@kelvinsantiago7061]

So Static Shock can overload Black Lightning?.

[@princewya]

Nah, but Static does have something in his arsenal that Black Lightning has not demonstrated; The Plasma Cable - he can insulate himself from imbalanced charges by ionizing the environment wrapping a tight EM field around the target. If he can entrap him with that Static will have the battle in his favor.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

A much older and stronger Static - possibly. (Given his upgrade in Future State I doubt that, though) But it's more around the lines that Black Lightning has no real way to overload Static either. Because Virgil is electromagnetic and is essentially a giant super conductor, this means that he has WAY more control over electricity than Pierce and can channel all the extra into another form or technique that will likely knock Lightning out. Prince above touches on this with the Plasma Cable. But really because Virgil deals in electromagnetism and not strictly *electricity* there's _numerous_ other techniques he can employ and this is where a lot of people don't realize that his level starts to surpasses Pierce's directly - even if he has less experience.

[@kelvinsantiago7061]

Ha! AND my teachers said you could learn nothing from comics!.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

@@kelvinsantiago7061 XD You're not wrong. I'd probably not known a lot of things about physics like that if it weren't for reading/watching Static.

[@RaySoulWorld]

His name is Static not Static Shock's idk why keep calling him that

[@AltFactuals]

It's not that deep, I am aware of his name I AM DOING IT BECAUSE THAT IS HOW MOST PEOPLE RECOGNIZE HIM

[@_Dee2nd]

Alternative Factuals How about using the name McDuffie gave him. It’s just Static.

[@crimsonking7179]

@@_Dee2nd it not that serious

[@_Dee2nd]

Crimson King To you.

[@CosmicCam47]

Black Lightning is more powerful than Static. BL has knocked out Kryptonians with his powers, destroyed an Imperiex Probe that was trashing the Justice League (correct me if I’m wrong), tapped into the Earth’s electromagnetic field, and completely leveled part of Markovia during his fight with Geo-Force. There’s clear difference in power output, as his raw electrical power is what separates him from Static.

[@playerback7722]

I would say...........a

[@metatronblack]

Batman is more powerful😂😂😂😂😂 But seriously I would think that static would be more powerful.

[@karenhinzey2023]

Asmodeus Black Batman doesn’t have powers he just has weapons to fight. Without his weapons and bat mobile he wouldn’t stand a chance again Black Lightning or Static

[@metatronblack]

@@karenhinzey2023 I know and you forgot prep time

[@grizz1598]

Static Shock is a GOAT a Real OG MAN he saved the League n even saw the first Black SpiderMan when he went to African no webs just Illusions😂😂😂

[@dukediezzal]

If static can manipulate and black can create I believe static could ground all of black’s powers 🤔 stand still maybe 🤔at least till static pass out 😂

[@ItsDaJax]

Now compare them to Livewire. lmao.

[@barrysaxton31]

Definitely a thumbs-down for lack of information and research

[@KBrimstone]

Why do people call him Static Shock?

[@PatternLand]

Dude static shock came out in 2000

[@PatternLand]

It didnt even last until 2006

[@deuntaethomas2395]

Dwayne Macduffie also made the all powerful alien race from Ben 10 called CELESTIALSAPIENS. Yes a brotha made gods and the his white contemporaries on the show have gone out of their way to nerf their their status as an omnipotent race

[@Chaos1214]

Character's name is not "Static Shock", it's just "Static". 😐