Static: Redesign of the Cool, Part One

Note: This week’s Static (aka Virgil Hawkins) redesigns are presented in honor of the character’s co-creator, writer Dwayne McDuffie, who passed away on February 21st. More info here. – Dean Trippe

Note: Check back tomorrow and every day this week for more Static redesigns! – D.T.

18 Comments by Dean on March 8, 2011

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Jon Morris
/ March 8, 2011

Re: Kris Anka

Damn!
G.D.
/ March 8, 2011

…yeah, no lie! They’re all cool, but that Kris Anka design is SICK! That needs to show up in continuity immediately.
jonmcnally
/ March 8, 2011

Diggin’ Anka’s also. The glowing white is perfect and I appreciate the omission of blue, keeping Static comfortably apart from Black Lightning.
Daniel
/ March 8, 2011

Chistopher Duran’s has a great super-hero feel. like a static all grown up, or one thats trying out for the justice league.

this is a great batch, and yes, Kris Anka is amazing.
Nick
/ March 8, 2011

Kris Anka’s art actually channels his original costume quite nicely which I much appreciate.

Can’t wait to see more of these.
Rolando Garcia
/ March 8, 2011

I second G.D.’s comment. These are all wonderful but Anka’s is a thing of beauty. Great design and great art. Can’t wait to see the rest throughout the week!
G.D.
/ March 8, 2011

Daniel’s comment got me thinking, and I’ve been trying to pair these designs with the team each would belong to.

I agree, the Christopher Duran design feels at home with JLA, and both the Paul Milligan and Diana Mallery are fresh takes on a new start with the Teen Titans.

Samir Barrett’s piece is like an older, angrier Static that finds his way onto the Outsiders roster.

and the Kris Anka is as if Static pulled a Captain Atom and found himself in the Wildstorm universe. In that picture, I can’t see him about to deliver some nasty stuff onto the Midnighter’s head.
Meg Hunt
/ March 9, 2011

These are all so fun and interesting– it only makes me wish Dwayne could have seen these before he passed away. A wonderful tribute.
Adam
/ March 9, 2011

All great stuff. Gonna join the band wagon, and say that Kris Anka’s redesign is stunning. Paul’s also gets some love for his retro design. Awesome stuff.
dnwilliams
/ March 9, 2011

Kris Anka’s is so cool it’s unreal.
Mark
/ March 9, 2011

Man, I hate that I have nothing original to post, but Anka’s is amazing. I feels like Static and while the redesign is amazing, the finished piece takes it to another level. Just awesome.
Vito Delsante
/ March 9, 2011

Looks like Anka is the “People’s Choice” Award winner!
Guy Bourraine Jr
/ March 9, 2011

Great job all around guys!

and Anka…geez…so good.
ross
/ March 9, 2011

yeah. Kris Anka’s design. dang.
saulone
/ March 10, 2011

I’m with everyone else – Anka FTW! Simple, elegant, functional.
Dedpool
/ March 10, 2011

My favs on this page in order are:
1. Kris Anka- It’s just a bad ass pic! Simple design, and well drawn.
2. Paul Milligan- Reminds me of Black Lightning but if he were a teen. Love the Morpheus shades.
3. Diana Mallery- It’s an updated version of his comic and toon look. I’m down!!
Kino
/ March 12, 2011

DC needs to put that Kris Anka design into motion immediately. I don’t want to see anything else in the comics, now.
P.F. Bruns
/ March 17, 2011

At the risk of jumping on the bandwagon, Anka’s design really, really works. Practical, while true to the spirit of the character, and would look very charismatic for a superhero in the real world.