Static

Static (Virgil Hawkins) first appeared as one of four flagship titles from Milestone comics in 1993. Created by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek Dingle Static's abilities develop after an incident exposes him to a radioactive chemical. This event renders him capable of electromagnetic control and generation.

Like any other awkward 15 year-old, Virgil Hawkins worries about pocket money, getting beaten up, and drugs. But recently, he's had even more on his mind: stuff like his powers, his secret identity, and drugs. Because, when innocents are in danger, and Virgil can slip away from class, the geeky youth becomes Static, the dashing, adventurous superhero!

The characters appeal shares what appeals about early Spider-Man, his innocence and optimism in the face of adversity, his geeky, playful nature. He is a hero coming into his own as a ray of light and hope in a much darker and sinister universe.