This is a list of characters who appear in the TV series ''
Static Shock
''Static Shock'' is an American superhero fiction, superhero List of animated television series, animated television series based on the Milestone Media/DC Comics superhero Static (DC Comics), Static. It premiered on September 23, 2000, on the W ...
''.
Main characters
Virgil Hawkins
Virgil Ovid Hawkins, also known as
Static
Static may refer to:
Places
*Static Nunatak, a nunatak in Antarctica
United States
* Static, Kentucky and Tennessee
*Static Peak, a mountain in Wyoming
**Static Peak Divide, a mountain pass near the peak
Science and technology Physics
*Static el ...
(voiced by
Phil LaMarr
Phillip LaMarr (born January 24, 1967) is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. LaMarr was one of the original featured cast members on the sketch comedy television series '' Mad TV''. His voice acting roles in animated series include J ...
), is an African-American high school student from Dakota City who, as a result of being accidental exposed to an experimental
mutagen
In genetics, a mutagen is a physical or chemical agent that permanently changes genetic material, usually DNA, in an organism and thus increases the frequency of mutations above the natural background level. As many mutations can cause cancer i ...
in an event called the "Big Bang", gained the ability to control and manipulate
electromagnetism
In physics, electromagnetism is an interaction that occurs between particles with electric charge. It is the second-strongest of the four fundamental interactions, after the strong force, and it is the dominant force in the interactions o ...
. After discovering others like himself, nicknamed "Bang Babies", using their powers for criminal pursuits, Virgil becomes a hero to stop them. Virgil is an intelligent young man with a strong sense of justice, but grapples with self-doubt. Over the course of the series, he gradually becomes more mature and responsible with his powers.
Richie Foley
Richard "Richie" Osgood Foley (voiced by
Jason Marsden
Jason Christopher Marsden (born January 3, 1975) is an American actor, director, producer and YouTuber, who has done numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as various television series and video games. He has been the official voice of ...
) is Virgil Hawkins' best friend who supports the latter as Static by developing gadgets for him during seasons one and two. In the latter season, Foley encounters Ragtag, who grants him the power to repel or deflect objects via purple energy. Taking the name "Push", he becomes addicted and begins stealing for Ragtag in exchange for him maintaining his powers, but eventually sees the error of his ways and helps Virgil defeat Ragtag. In season three, due to prolonged exposure to Virgil, Foley becomes a Bang Baby with superhuman intelligence and limited technopathy. Using his newfound powers, he builds advanced technology, such as the robot "Back-Pack", and joins Virgil in fighting crime as the superhero Gear.
According to series creators, Richie's character was based on Rick Stone, Virgil's best friend in the comics, who is gay. Since Stone's sexual orientation could not be explored within the context of a children's television series at the time of the show's original run, it was never addressed if Foley was gay as well, though series creator Dwayne McDuffie did consider him gay and subtly hinted at such throughout the series.
Robert Hawkins
Robert Hawkins (voiced by
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he has mostly voiced villainous characters in animation and video games. In film, Richardson voiced Goro in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1995) ...
) is a strict yet caring widowed
social worker
Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Social wo ...
and head counselor of the Freeman Community Center who served in the
Marines
Marines, or naval infantry, are typically a military force trained to operate in littoral zones in support of naval operations. Historically, tasks undertaken by marines have included helping maintain discipline and order aboard the ship (refl ...
and strongly dislikes gangs and the destructive attitudes of most Bang Babies, which motivates him to counteract bad influences on young people. Throughout most of the series, he remains unaware of his son Virgil's actions as Static, whose actions he disapproves of, until he is kidnapped and deduces Virgil's secret identity near the end of the series, but agrees to keep it secret.
Sharon Hawkins
Sharon Hawkins (voiced by
Michele Morgan
Michele (), is an Italian male given name, akin to the English male name Michael.
Michele (pronounced ), is also an English female given name that is derived from the French Michèle. It is a variant spelling of the more common (and identicall ...
) is Virgil's strong-willed and caring older sister who attends college, but still lives at home, and remains unaware of Virgil's activities as Static throughout the series. Additionally, she volunteers at a hospital and works as counselor at the Freeman Community Center. Despite frequently arguing with Virgil, she still cares for him.
Francis Stone
Francis "F-Stop" Stone (voiced by
Danny Cooksey
Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey Jr. (born November 2, 1975) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles in television shows, such as ''Diff'rent Strokes'' (during the final three seasons), '' The Cavanaughs'', '' Xiaolin Showdown' ...
) is a hot-headed and wisecracking bully at Dakota Union High School who was the leader of one of the gangs that took part in the gang war that would later erupt into the "Big Bang", during which he acquired pyrokinetic powers. Taking the name "Hot-Streak", he serves as Static's first rival and maintains this rivalry with him throughout the series due in part to their prior history before the Big Bang.
After Dr. Todd creates and disperses a "Bang Baby cure" in the series finale, Stone takes part in Ebon's plot to steal a canister of the mutagen used in the original Big Bang and stage a larger one to restore their powers along with those of their allies. After Static and Gear foil their plot, Ebon and Stone fight over the mutagen canister, but become exposed to a large quantity of the gas and fuse together into a giant monster with both of their powers called "Ebon-Streak". Static and Gear eventually defeat them, though their fates following this are left unknown.
Ebon
Ebon, also known as Ivan Evans (voiced by
Gary Anthony Sturgis), is a Bang Baby criminal, leader of the Meta-Breed, and older brother of Rubber-Band Man who resembles an anthropomorphic shadow and possesses powerful umbrakinetic abilities that allow him to create portals to teleport himself or others and control and manipulate darkness and other shadows, though he is vulnerable to strong sources of light. Throughout the series, he attempts to recruit new and powerful Bang Babies into the Meta-Breed, only to continually face opposition from Static and later Gear.
After Dr. Todd creates and disperses a "Bang Baby cure", Ebon launches a plot to steal a canister of the mutagen used in the original Big Bang and stage a larger one to restore his and other like-minded Bang Babies' powers, despite the risk of creating hundreds more. After Static and Gear foil their plot, Ebon and Hot-Streak fight over the mutagen canister, but become exposed to a large quantity of the gas that fuses them together into a giant monster with both of their powers called "Ebon-Streak". Static and Gear eventually defeat them, though their fates following this are left unknown.
Recurring characters
Edwin Alva
Edwin Alva (voiced by
Kerrigan Mahan
Kerrigan Patrick Mahan (born January 27, 1955) is an American voice actor. He has had voice roles in '' Lensman'', ''Zillion'', '' Vampire Hunter D'' and '' Crying Freeman'', as Goldar in '' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' and '' Power Rangers Ze ...
) is a businessman and head of Alva Industries who neglects and holds contempt for his son, Edwin Alva Jr., which would lead to the latter becoming a supervillain and being turned to stone while seeking his attention. In response, a guilt-ridden Alva Sr. focuses his efforts on saving his son, which he eventually succeeds in with Static, Gear, and Hot-Streak's help.
Series creator Dwayne McDuffie has said that the character was supposed to have been "more
Peter O'Toole
Peter Seamus O'Toole (; 2 August 1932 – 14 December 2013) was a British stage and film actor. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began working in the theatre, gaining recognition as a Shakespearean actor at the Bristol Old V ...
than
Peter Fonda
Peter Henry Fonda (February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019) was an American actor. He was the son of Henry Fonda, younger brother of Jane Fonda, and father of Bridget Fonda. He was a prominent figure in the counterculture of the 1960s. Fond ...
".
The Meta-Breed
The Meta-Breed is a criminal group of Bang Babies led by Ebon.
Shiv
Shiv (voiced by
Brian Tochi
Brian Tochi (born Brian Keith Tochihara; May 2, 1959) is an American actor. During the late 1960s through much of the 1970s, he was one of the most widely seen East Asian child actors working in U.S. television, appearing in various TV series a ...
) is an eccentric and immature member of the Meta-Breed with the ability to form "light energy" constructs from his arms and hands, which he can form into blades and other weapons.
Talon
Talon, real name Teresa (voiced by
Tia Texada), is a teenage
Hispanic
The term ''Hispanic'' ( es, hispano) refers to people, cultures, or countries related to Spain, the Spanish language, or Hispanidad.
The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to viceroyalties for ...
member of the Meta-Breed who resembles an anthropomorphic bird and possesses wings that allow her to fly, her namesakes on her hands and feet, and a hypersonic shriek. Embittered over her transformation, she aids Ebon and the Meta-Breed throughout the series until Dr. Todd creates and disperses a "Bang Baby cure" in the series finale. After being hospitalized, Talon quits the Meta-Breed and tells Static and Gear about Ebon's plot to stage a new Big Bang to restore his powers. Ebon kidnaps Talon to restore her powers as well, but Static and Gear rescue her.
Rubber-Band Man
Rubber-Band Man, also known as Adam Evans (voiced by
Kadeem Hardison
Kadeem Hardison (born July 24, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Dwayne Wayne on ''A Different World'', a spin-off of the long-running NBC sitcom ''The Cosby Show''. He starred in the Disney Channel series ''K.C. Under ...
), is a
dyslexic
Dyslexia, also known until the 1960s as word blindness, is a disorder characterized by reading below the expected level for one's age. Different people are affected to different degrees. Problems may include difficulties in spelling words, r ...
yet talented musician, younger brother of Ebon, and a Bang Baby whose body structure consists of living rubber, which he can shape into a variety of forms and use to disguise himself as others. Prior to becoming a Bang Baby, Rubber-Band Man worked as a stock clerk at a music store before he joined Ebon's gang in taking part in the gang war that would later erupt into the Big Bang. In season one, Rubber-Band Man seeks revenge on a record producer who stole one of his songs. Despite being defeated by Static and arrested by authorities, Rubber-Band Man breaks out of prison and disguises himself as a musician named "Stringer". After entering a relationship with Sharon Hawkins, he becomes inspired to reform and become a superhero in season two. He initially clashes with Static, but eventually serves as an older brother figure to him.
Puff
Puff (voiced by
Kimberly Brooks
Kimberly D. Brooks (née Lawson) is an American voice actress who works in the voice-over, film, video games, and theatre industry. She has voiced in video games since the mid-1990s. She has played Ashley Williams in the ''Mass Effect'' serie ...
) is a volatile and hot-tempered Bang Baby bounty hunter and partner of Onyx with the ability to transform into a gaseous form, which grants flight capabilities and semi-intangibility, but renders her vulnerable to water and large gusts of wind. Additionally, she can also exhale different forms of vapor depending on her mood such as acidic gas, "Puff Darts", knockout gas, and flammable gas.
Onyx
Onyx (voiced by
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he has mostly voiced villainous characters in animation and video games. In film, Richardson voiced Goro in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1995) ...
) is a calm and cool-headed Bang Baby bounty hunter and partner of Puff with a purple stone-like body that grants superhuman strength and durability, but slows his movements.
Guest characters
* Frieda Goren (voiced by
Danica McKellar
Danica Mae McKellar (born January 3, 1975) is an American actress, mathematics writer, and education advocate. She played Winnie Cooper in the television series '' The Wonder Years'' from 1988 to 1993, and since 2010 has voiced Miss Martian in t ...
) - A friend of Virgil's and his initial crush. Though lively and popular at Dakota Union High School, being an active participant and the driving force behind the school's newspaper, she tends to be short-tempered and impulsive, earning her the nickname "Hurricane Frieda".
* Wade (voiced by
Omar Gooding) - Hot-Streak's rival and a gang leader who convinces Virgil to take part in the gang war that would later erupt into the Big Bang.
*Derek Barnett / D-Struct (voiced by
Bumper Robinson
Larry C. "Bumper" Robinson II is an American film, television and voice actor. He is known for his roles as Bumblebee and Blitzwing on '' Transformers: Animated'', Falcon on '' Avengers Assemble'' and Cyborg in '' Justice League: Doom''.
Career
...
): A track athlete who suffered a delayed reaction following the Big Bang and was cloaked in a shroud composed of compressed
ionic energy, causing him to resemble a monster. Believing he had no other choice, he joins Ebon's Meta-Breed, but Static persuades Barnett to quit the gang and return to his mother. Following this, Barnett volunteers to become a test subject in Bang Baby research.
* Carmen Dillo (voiced by Matt Ballard in seasons 1–2,
Jason Marsden
Jason Christopher Marsden (born January 3, 1975) is an American actor, director, producer and YouTuber, who has done numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as various television series and video games. He has been the official voice of ...
in seasons 2–4): A Bang Baby resembling an anthropomorphic armadillo who possesses a durable carapace and the ability to curl up into a ball and roll at high speeds. He lives in garbage cans and primarily steals food. While he prefers to work alone, he temporarily aligns himself with Ebon's Meta-Breed, Puff's short-lived Meta-Men, and a dog-like Bang Baby known as "Chomper" throughout the series.
* Daisy Watkins (voiced by Crystal Scales) - A student of the Vanmoor Institute, through which she meets Virgil, before transferring to Dakota Union High School.
* "Specs and Trapper" / Spectral and Speed-Trap (voiced by
Patton Oswalt
Patton Peter Oswalt (born January 27, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is known as Spence Olchin in the sitcom '' The King of Queens'' (1998–2007) and for narrating the sitcom '' The Goldbergs'' (2013–present) as ...
and
Michael Rosenbaum respectively): Two self-centered students of the Vanmoor Institute who consider themselves smarter than everyone else. Edwin Alva Sr. hires them to capture Static and cure his son Edwin Alva Jr., who had been petrified into a stone statue. After being defeated by Static in their first encounter however, Specs and Trapper build a visor capable of firing energy blasts of varying effects and speed-manipulating gauntlets respectively to become supervillains and seek revenge on Static instead. Ultimately, they are fired by Alva Sr. and defeated by Static once more, after which Specs and Trapper are arrested and tried as adults. Sometime later, having broken out of prison and become independent, they hire Tarmack to steal a
cold fusion
Cold fusion is a hypothesized type of nuclear reaction that would occur at, or near, room temperature. It would contrast starkly with the "hot" fusion that is known to take place naturally within stars and artificially in hydrogen bombs and p ...
engine from Alva Industries for them so they can seek revenge on Alva Sr. and ransom Dakota. After Tarmack steals the engine for himself, Static and Gear defeat Specs and Trapper once again while Rubber-Band Man subdues Tarmack and disables the engine.
*Dwayne McCall (voiced by Blayn Barbosa): A shy, misguided young boy who possesses reality-warping powers, which he primarily uses to conjure his favorite characters into reality. After his stepbrother Aron Price discovers his abilities, the latter manipulates McCall into helping him commit crimes until Static discovers them and convinces McCall of the truth.
* Aron Price (voiced by R.J. Knoll): A teenage boy who hangs out with unruly crowds and refuses to spend time with his stepbrother Dwayne McCall. Due to being in reform school during the Big Bang and after discovering McCall has powers, Price manipulates him into helping him commit crimes until Static discovers and reveals Price's true feelings towards McCall. Upon learning the truth, McCall stops aiding Price, who is subsequently pinned to a wall by Static and left for the arriving police.
* Sean Foley (voiced by
Dan Lauria
Daniel Joseph Lauria (born April 12, 1947) is an American actor, known for playing the role of Jack Arnold in ''The Wonder Years'' (1988–1993), Jack Sullivan on ''Sullivan and Son'' (2012–2014), and Al Luongo on '' Pitch'' (2016–2017).
Ear ...
) - Richie's tough, blue-collar father who is racist towards African-Americans, though he resolves to change his ways upon realizing he was hurting his relationship with his son.
* Maggie Foley (voiced by
Jean Smart
Jean Elizabeth Smart (born September 13, 1951) is an American actress. After beginning her career in regional theater in the Pacific Northwest, she appeared on Broadway in 1981 as Marlene Dietrich in the biographical play '' Piaf''. Smart was ...
) - Richie's soft-spoken yet open-minded mother.
* "Heavy-C" / Slipstream (voiced by
Bumper Robinson
Larry C. "Bumper" Robinson II is an American film, television and voice actor. He is known for his roles as Bumblebee and Blitzwing on '' Transformers: Animated'', Falcon on '' Avengers Assemble'' and Cyborg in '' Justice League: Doom''.
Career
...
): A heavy-set teenage bully who steals others' food and suffered a delayed reaction to the Big Bang. Upon gaining aerokinetic abilities, he becomes a supervillain until Static defeats him. After Dr. Todd creates and disperses a "Bang Baby cure", Slipstream joins Ebon and other Bang Babies in a failed attempt at regaining their powers.
* Edwin Alva Jr. / Omnifarious (voiced by Matt Ballard): The scientifically gifted son of Edwin Alva Sr. who, in the hopes of gaining his father's attention and respect, steals a canister of the mutagen used in the Big Bang and invents a suit capable of controlling it to grant himself a variety of different powers. Alva Jr. attacks Alva Industries properties and discovers Static's secret identity along the way, but fails to gain his father's respect. Outraged by this, Alva Jr. attempts to destroy Alva Industries' corporate headquarters using all of his powers at once, but is overloaded by them and petrifies. This would lead to Alva Sr. going to great lengths to revive his son, which he eventually succeeds in with Static, Gear, and Hot-Streak's help.
* Johnny Morrow / Replay (voiced by
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout ...
): A washed-up child star who acquired the ability to replicate himself following the "Big Bang". He goes on a crime spree until an encounter with Static leads to him accidentally creating a clone of the hero. With the clone Static's assistance, Replay frames the original and attempts to become famous again, but Static and Richie clear the former's name and defeat Replay.
* Thomas Kim / Tantrum (voiced by
John Cho
John Cho (born Cho Yo-Han; June 16, 1972) is an American actor known for his roles as Harold Lee in the '' Harold & Kumar'' films, and Hikaru Sulu in the ''Star Trek'' rebooted film series.
Early in his career, Cho also starred in the Asian A ...
): An intelligent, weak-willed teenage Bang Baby who transforms into a purple-skinned, muscular, and violent monster whenever he gets angry. Due to varying circumstances, he transforms into Tantrum and attacks people who angered him. Recalling his mother's advice of letting people work through their anger, Static leads Kim to an abandoned amusement park to let him rampage without hurting anyone until he tires out and turns back. Following this, Static tells Kim's over-demanding parents what happened to help him work out his problems.
* Jean Hawkins (voiced by
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard (; born November 8, 1952) is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including four Primetime Emmy Awards (tying the record for the most acting Emmys won by an African-American performer, along with Regina King), ...
): A paramedic, Robert Hawkins' wife, and Virgil and Sharon's mother who was killed during the Dakota Riots five years prior to the series. After being accidentally sent back in time to the Dakota Riots, Static attempts to save her, but she expresses how proud she is of him before she is killed while resuming her duties.
*
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal ( ; born March 6, 1972), known commonly as "Shaq" ( ), is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program '' Inside the NBA''. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greate ...
(voiced by himself): An American professional basketball player who helps Static defeat the Rough Pack.
* Hyde (voiced by
Tone Lōc): A Bang Baby with thick folded skin that renders him tougher and stronger than regular humans and leader of the short-lived Rough Pack. After Static foils one of their crimes, Hyde leads the gang in seeking revenge on him, only to be defeated by him and Shaquille O'Neal.
* Kangor (voiced by
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he has mostly voiced villainous characters in animation and video games. In film, Richardson voiced Goro in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1995) ...
): A
Jamaica
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n-American Bang Baby who gained enhanced lower body strength and increased bone and muscle mass in his feet, granting superhuman jumping and kicking capabilities. Throughout the series, he allies himself with Hyde's short-lived Rough Pack and the Joker before eventually being cured in the series finale.
* Ferret (voiced by
Chick Vennera
Francis Vincent Vennera (March 27, 1947 – July 7, 2021) was an American actor, known for his role as Joe Mondragon, in Robert Redford's ''The Milagro Beanfield War'', among other movies. He also often served as a voice double for Joe Pesci.
A ...
): A Bang Baby with an elongated muzzle that grants an enhanced
olfactory system
The olfactory system, or sense of smell, is the sensory system used for smelling ( olfaction). Olfaction is one of the special senses, that have directly associated specific organs. Most mammals and reptiles have a main olfactory system and an ...
and clawed digits. Due to his lack of combat prowess and offensive abilities, he allies himself with more powerful individuals such as Hyde's short-lived Rough Pack, the Joker, and Ebon's Meta-Breed throughout the series before eventually being cured in the series finale.
* The
Joker (voiced by
Mark Hamill
Mark Richard Hamill (; born September 25, 1951) is an American actor and writer. He is known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the '' Star Wars'' film series, beginning with the original 1977 film and subsequently winning three Saturn Awards ...
): A clown-esque supervillain from
Gotham City
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who comes to Dakota to recruit Bang Babies.
*
Bruce Wayne / Batman (voiced by
Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy (November 30, 1955 – November 10, 2022) was an American actor. He appeared in a variety of stage performances, television series, and television films, but earned worldwide fame for his voice portrayal of the DC Comics superhero ...
): A superhero from Gotham City and a member of the Justice League who pursues the Joker to Dakota to stop him, working with Static along the way. In subsequent appearances, Batman joins forces with Static to defeat Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Brainiac.
**
Tim Drake / Robin (voiced by
Eli Marienthal in "The Big Leagues" and
Shane Sweet
Shane Sweet (born January 6, 1986) is an American actor, known for his role as Josh Stevenson on the Nickelodeon series '' The Journey of Allen Strange''. He is also one of the voice actors for Tim Drake / Robin in the DC Animated Universe as w ...
in "Future Shock"): Batman's sidekick who joins him in traveling to Dakota to stop the Joker.
* Ragtag (voiced by
Richard Libertini
Richard Joseph Libertini (May 21, 1933 – January 7, 2016) was an American stage, film and television actor.
He was known for playing character roles and his ability to speak in numerous accents. His films include ''Catch-22'' (1970), '' The I ...
): A
Fagin
Fagin is a fictional character and the secondary antagonist in Charles Dickens's 1838 novel ''Oliver Twist''. In the preface to the novel, he is described as a "receiver of stolen goods". He is the leader of a group of children (the Artful Dod ...
-esque, homeless old man and Bang Baby who gained the ability to temporarily grant others powers, along with an addictive desire after they wear off, and steal other metahumans' powers. He forces the people he empowers to steal for him in exchange for him "recharging" them until Static and Richie Foley defeat him.
** Run and Jump (voiced by Philip Tanzini and
Kenny Blank
Kenny Blank (born September 15, 1977), also known as Kenn Michael, is an American actor, musician and director. Blank is best known for his role as Michael Peterson in the television series ''The Parent 'Hood'' from 1995 to 1997 for which he al ...
respectively): Teenagers that Ragtag granted super-speed and teleportation to respectively who serve him to maintain their powers.
* Byron / Boom (voiced by
Rickey D'Shon Collins
Rickey D'Shon Collins (born January 17, 1983) is an American actor, most notable for providing the voice of Vince LaSalle in Disney's '' Recess''. He also voiced Tucker Foley in the Nickelodeon show ''Danny Phantom''.
Career
He has done voice ...
): A teenage boy who, along with his younger sister Miranda, were taken in by their grandmother after both of their parents died. After being exposed to spilled mutagen amidst a clean-up effort following the Big Bang, Byron gained a loudspeaker in his chest that allows him to fire powerful hypersonic soundwaves and became more aggressive. He coerces Miranda into helping him commit robberies so he can relive the wealthy lifestyle he previously lived by claiming they are supporting their grandmother. However, Miranda helps Static defeat Byron. After Dr. Todd creates and disperses a "Bang Baby cure", Byron joins Ebon and other Bang Babies in a failed attempt at regaining their powers.
* Miranda / Mirage (voiced by
Gavin Turek): A young girl who, along with her older brother Byron, were taken in by their grandmother after both of their parents died. After being exposed to spilled mutagen amidst a clean-up effort following the Big Bang, Miranda gained photokinesis, which allows her to create illusions. Byron coerces her into helping him commit robberies, claiming it is to support their grandmother. Seeing that the mutagen had corrupted him, Miranda joins forces with Static to defeat him. As she is taken away by child protective services, she returns the favor by creating an illusion of Static to convince his sister Sharon Hawkins that he and Virgil are not the same person.
* Maureen Connor / Permafrost (voiced by
Hynden Walch
Hynden Walch is an American actress. She is best known for voicing Starfire in the ''Teen Titans'' franchise and Princess Bubblegum in ''Adventure Time''. She also voiced Penny Sanchez in ''ChalkZone'', Amore and Lockette in the Nickelodeon ver ...
): A mentally-ill preteen who was left homeless following her mother's death and her step-father's desertion. Following the Big Bang, she gained powerful cryokinetic abilities. She inadvertently causes trouble with her powers during Christmas until Static learns of her past and reaches out to her. Following this, she is taken in by a church's homeless program.
* Royce Axelrod (voiced by
Bumper Robinson
Larry C. "Bumper" Robinson II is an American film, television and voice actor. He is known for his roles as Bumblebee and Blitzwing on '' Transformers: Animated'', Falcon on '' Avengers Assemble'' and Cyborg in '' Justice League: Doom''.
Career
...
): An aggressive and arrogant student at Dakota Union High School and
juvenile delinquent
Juvenile delinquency, also known as juvenile offending, is the act of participating in unlawful behavior as a minor or individual younger than the statutory age of majority. In the United States of America, a juvenile delinquent is a person ...
with kleptomania. He and his acquaintance Frankie steal a briefcase, only to find three vials of mutagen previously used in the Big Bang. Hoping to sell them off, Axelrod keeps it hidden while Frankie uses the accompanying papers to unlock the vials. Once the latter does so, Axelrod inhales some of the gas. The next day, having grown larger and stronger, Axelrod abandons Frankie to drink the mutagen and enhance himself further, only to spontaneously mutate into a misshapen blob with a primitive mindset. He attacks anyone who gets too close until Static eventually restrains him.
* Frankie (voiced by
Rel Hunt): A student at Dakota Union High School and juvenile delinquent who clings onto Royce Axelrod.
* Trina Jessup (voiced by
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ is an American actress and singer. She made her screen debut in the 1977 comedy film '' A Piece of the Action'', before landing the role of Deena Jones in the Broadway musical '' Dreamgirls'' (1981), for which she received ...
) - An officer of the Dakota Police Department and Robert Hawkins' girlfriend.
* Maria / Aquamaria (voiced by Erika Velez in "Bad Stretch" and
Yeni Álvarez in "Wet and Wild"): A Hispanic Bang Baby who was transformed into a hydrokinetic being of living water, though she lacks the ability to change back into her human form. Due to her transformation, she left behind a mother and sister to join Ebon's Meta-Breed, only to be defeated by Static and arrested by the authorities. Eventually, she is chosen by a team of scientists to become the first test subject for a "Bang Baby cure", regaining her human form in the process.
* Madelyn Spaulding (voiced by
Kimberly Brooks
Kimberly D. Brooks (née Lawson) is an American voice actress who works in the voice-over, film, video games, and theatre industry. She has voiced in video games since the mid-1990s. She has played Ashley Williams in the ''Mass Effect'' serie ...
): A self-centered, opinionated, controlling, and unpopular student at Dakota Union High School with no sense of self-examination. After getting caught in the Big Bang, she gained telepathy and mind control, which she uses to turn most of Dakota into "brain puppets" and discover Static's identity. She attempts to brainwash him as well, but his powers hospitalize her, negate her powers, and erase her memory of being a Bang Baby. After eventually being released from the hospital, she is barred from school, reluctantly finds work in a comic book store, and partially regains her memory of fighting Static. Upon gaining telekinesis, she takes over the Meta-Breed, but Static subdues her once more and defeats the Meta-Breed with Gear and She-Bang's help.
*
AJ McLean
Alexander James McLean (born January 9, 1978) is an American singer, dancer, actor and a member of the pop vocal group Backstreet Boys.
Early life
McLean was born on January 9, 1978, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Denise (née Fernandez, ...
(voiced by himself): A former member of the
Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida.
The ...
who assists Rubber-Band Man in getting a record deal.
* Marvin Roper / Replikon (voiced by
Coolio
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper. First rising to fame as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle, Coolio achieved mainstream success as a solo ...
): A musically untalented Bang-Baby shapeshifter capable of disguising himself as others and altering his molecular structure. Jealous of his former coworker, Rubber-Band Man's, talent for music and rising success, Replikon uses his powers to seek revenge by capturing and posing as AJ McLean to steal a record deal from Rubber-Band Man. However, Replikon is exposed and defeated by Static.
* Jimmy Osgood (voiced by
Richard Steven Horvitz
Richard Steven Horvitz (born July 29, 1966) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his voice work in animation and video games. His voice credits include the original Alpha 5 on ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'', ''Power Rangers Zeo'' an ...
) - A shy, troubled student at Dakota Union High School and friend of Virgil and Richie's who is constantly bullied by Nick Connor and his friends, Kevin and Ray. Growing tired of Connor, Jimmy steals his father's gun and threatens Connor with it. Frieda and Richie calm Jimmy down, but Kevin and Ray tackle him, causing the gun to go off and shoot Richie in the leg. Aghast at the scene, Jimmy suffers a mental breakdown and is taken to receive treatment at a youth detention center.
* Nick Connor (voiced by
Mikey Kelley): A school bully who targets the sheepish Jimmy Osgood, along with his friends, Kevin and Ray. After stuffing Jimmy into a locker, Nick is confronted the next day by Jimmy, who had stolen his father's gun. While Frieda and Richie talk Jimmy out of his rage, he is tackled by Kevin and Ray, causing the gun to go off and shoot Richie in the leg. Following the incident, Connor and his cohorts are suspended from school and sentenced to community service.
* Allie Langford / Nails (voiced by
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (born Crystal Walker; October 13, 1962) is an American actress and singer. In addition to her status as an original cast member of the Fox sketch comedy series ''In Living Color'' (1990–1994), Keymáh is also known for ...
): A teenage girl who experienced a delayed reaction to the Big Bang and was transmuted into an organic metal form that grants superhuman strength and resilience as well the ability to extend, discharge, and regenerate her sharpened fingernails. While hiding her condition from her peers and loved ones, she desperately searches for a cure on the internet and learns of a supposed Bang Baby clinic in Gotham City. She travels there, only to be manipulated by Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy into helping them hijack a ship containing gold bars in exchange for a cure the pair later reveal is fake. After Batman and Static defeat the villains, Langford tries to take revenge on them, but Static talks her out of it. She later reunites with her family, receives sponsorship for a treatment program at a proper Bang Baby clinic established by Bruce Wayne, and gains control over her powers.
*
Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn and
Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy (voiced by
Arleen Sorkin
Arleen Sorkin (born October 14, 1955) is a retired American actress, screenwriter, presenter and comedian. Sorkin is known for portraying Calliope Jones on the NBC daytime serial ''Days of Our Lives'' and for inspiring and voicing the DC Comic ...
and
Diane Pershing
Diane Pershing (born May 27, 1943) is an American voice actress. She began her singing career as a back-up singer for Johnny Mathis and went on to appear in the show group, The Establishment, on tour and on TV. She also voiced Poison Ivy in the ...
respectively): A pair of supervillains from Gotham City who manipulate Nails into helping them hijack a ship carrying gold bars before they are foiled by Batman and Static.
*
Anansi
Anansi ( ; literally translates to ''spider'') is an Akan folktale character and the Akan God of Stories, Wisdom, Knowledge, and possibly creation. The form of a spider is the most common depiction of Anansi. He is also, sometimes considered t ...
the Spider (voiced by
Carl Lumbly
Carl Winston Lumbly (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Dick Hallorann in '' Doctor Sleep'', NYPD detective Marcus Petrie on the CBS police drama ''Cagney & Lacey'', CIA agent Marcus Dixon on the ABC esp ...
): A superhero native to
Ghana
Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
inspired by his mythological namesake who possesses an ancient, golden spider talisman that grants illusionary powers and the ability to cling to and walk on walls and ceilings.
*
Osebo (voiced by
Michael Jai White
Michael Jai White (born November 10, 1967) is an American actor, director and martial artist. He was the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, starring as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1 ...
): An anthropomorphic striped leopard with a metal fist and enemy of Anansi who takes inspiration from his mythological namesake.
* Shenice Vale / She-Bang (voiced by Rosslynn Taylor-Jordan): A genetically engineered teenager with superhuman strength, stamina, agility, reflexes, and endurance who was created by her scientist parents, Jonathan and Dolores. Fearing that the company they worked for, Ashton Biotechnics, would abuse her, the Vales went into hiding in Dakota, where Shenice passes herself off as a Bang Baby and joins Static and Gear in fighting crime.
* Jonathan Vale (voiced by
Phil Morris) - A scientist, former worker at Ashton Biotechnics, and husband of Dolores Vale who created Shenice, who they raised as their own.
* Dolores Vale (voiced by Pamela Tyson in "She-Bang" and
Kimberly Brooks
Kimberly D. Brooks (née Lawson) is an American voice actress who works in the voice-over, film, video games, and theatre industry. She has voiced in video games since the mid-1990s. She has played Ashley Williams in the ''Mass Effect'' serie ...
in "The Parent Trap") - A scientist, former worker at Ashton Biotechnics, and wife of Jonathan who created Shenice, who they raised as their own.
* Crewcut (voiced by
Charles Rocket
Charles Adams Claverie (August 28, 1949 – October 7, 2005), known by stage names Charlie Hamburger, Charlie Kennedy and Charles Rocket, was an American actor, comedian, musician, and television news reporter. He was a cast member on ''Saturda ...
): A mercenary hired by Ashton Biotechnics to capture Jonathan and Dolores Vale, only to be defeated by Static and Gear and arrested by the FBI.
* Tamara Lawrence (voiced by Airyan Johnson): A teenager who was caught in the Big Bang and gained the ability to transform into a monster (voiced by
Dee Bradley Baker
Dee Bradley Baker (born August 31, 1962) is an American voice actor. Much of Baker's work features vocalizations of animals and monsters. Baker's roles include animated series such as ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'', ''Codename: Kids Next Door'', ...
) with superhuman strength coupled with increased sensitivity to loud noises. She seeks revenge on her ex-boyfriend, Marcus Reed, for breaking up with her by framing him for her monster attacks. However, Static eventually discovers the truth and incapacitates her with a merry-go-round's music before she is taken into custody. After Dr. Todd creates and disperses a "Bang Baby cure", she joins Ebon and other Bang Babies in a failed attempt at regaining their powers.
* The
Justice League
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: A group of superheroes, of which Batman and Superman are members, who join forces with Static and Gear to defeat Brainiac.
**
John Stewart / Green Lantern (voiced by Phil Lamarr): A Leaguer and member of the
Green Lantern Corps
Green Lantern Corps is the name of a fictional intergalactic law enforcement organization appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They patrol the farthest reaches of the DC Universe at the behest of the Guardians, a race of immortals residin ...
with a power ring that allows him to create hard-light constructs. In a later appearance, he seeks out Static's help in clearing his name after Sinestro steals his Power Battery and frames him for several crimes.
**
Wally West / Flash (voiced by
Michael Rosenbaum): A Leaguer with super-speed.
**
J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter (voiced by Carl Lumbly): A Martian Leaguer with numerous powers.
**
Shayera Hol / Hawkgirl (voiced by
Maria Canals-Barrera
Maria Canals-Barrera (; born September 28, 1966) is an American actress. She is known for starring as Theresa Russo in the Disney Channel series ''Wizards of Waverly Place'' (2007–2012), Connie Torres in ''Camp Rock'' (2008) and ''Camp Rock 2 ...
): A
Thanagarian
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Leaguer with bird-like wings and a Nth Metal mace.
*
Brainiac
Brainiac is a colloquial adjective used to describe exceptionally intelligent people. It may also refer to:
Culture Fictional entities
* Brainiac (character), a fictional supervillain in DC Comics, and an enemy of Superman
* Brainiac (story arc), ...
(voiced by
Corey Burton
Corey Gregg Weinberg (born August 3, 1955), known professionally as Corey Burton, is an American voice actor. He is the current voice of Captain Hook, Ludwig Von Drake, Dale and others for The Walt Disney Company, Shockwave on '' The Transforme ...
): An alien supercomputer and enemy of Superman and the Justice League.
* Bernie Rast (voiced by
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he has mostly voiced villainous characters in animation and video games. In film, Richardson voiced Goro in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1995) ...
) - A sleazy, loudmouthed TV producer who is always on the look out for a big hit to promote his clients and himself.
* Brandon / Starburst (voiced by
David Faustino): A disgruntled employee of Bernie Rast's. After learning Rast is making a TV series about Static and Gear, Brandon uses his technological expertise to create a suit capable of absorbing electricity to humiliate Static and steal money to produce his screenplay, though Static and Gear eventually defeat Brandon.
*
Lil' Romeo
Percy Romeo Miller (born August 19, 1989), also known by his stage name Romeo (formerly Lil' Romeo), is an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He gained fame as a rapper in the early 2000s after signing with No Limit Records, the ...
(voiced by himself): A young rapper and actor who comes to Dakota to film a music video about Static.
* The Leech (voiced by
David Arquette
David Arquette (born September 8, 1971) is an American actor and former professional wrestler. He is best known for his role as Dewey Riley in the slasher film franchise ''Scream'', for which he won a Teen Choice Award and two Blockbuster Enter ...
): A green-skinned metahuman capable of temporarily siphoning the powers and weaknesses of other metahumans. He kidnaps Ebon, Hot-Streak, Talon, and Static for their powers, but Static and Lil' Romeo defeat him.
*
Winslow Schott Jr. / Toyman (voiced by
Bud Cort
Walter Edward Cox, known professionally as Bud Cort, is an American actor and comedian, known for his portrayals of Harold in Hal Ashby's film ''Harold and Maude'' (1971) and the eponymous hero in Robert Altman's film '' Brewster McCloud'' (19 ...
): A toy-themed supervillain from
Metropolis
A metropolis () is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural center for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications.
A big c ...
and enemy of Superman who comes to Dakota to create a new body for his android, Darci.
*
Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voiced by
George Newbern
George Young Newbern (born December 30, 1964) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Charlie in the ABC show ''Scandal'' and Bryan MacKenzie in '' Father of the Bride'' (1991) and its sequels ''Father of the Bride Part II'' and '' Fat ...
): A Kryptonian superhero from Metropolis and member of the Justice League who pursues Toyman to Dakota and joins forces with Static to stop him.
* Dr. Koenig / Heavyman (voiced by
Ron Perlman
Ronald Perlman (born April 13, 1950) is an American actor. His credits include the roles of Amoukar in ''Quest for Fire'' (1981), Salvatore in ''The Name of the Rose'' (1986), Vincent in the television series ''Beauty and the Beast'' (1987–199 ...
): A former scientist at Ashton Biotechnics who worked with Jonathan and Dolores Vale on a project involving more efficient cellular metabolism until the project was cancelled. Though the Vales moved on, Koenig refused to and used himself as a test subject, gaining superhuman strength and durability and the ability to absorb inorganic matter. In the present, he kidnaps the Vales and threatens to kill them unless they create an antidote for his condition. However, the antidote fails as he has absorbed too much matter, and he is eventually rendered immobile and arrested by government officials.
* Nina Crocker / Time-Zone (voiced by
Rachael MacFarlane
Rachael Ann MacFarlane Laudiero (born March 21, 1976) is an American voice actress and singer. Her voice credits include Hayley Smith on the animated television show ''American Dad!'', Supreme Leader Numbuh 362 in the television series '' Code ...
): A Bang Baby with uncontrollable time traveling capabilities. After seeking out Static and Gear's help in escaping from Ebon and becoming a superhero, Gear creates a remote and belt to help her control her powers. However, an encounter with Ebon makes Crocker realize her powers are too dangerous for anyone to have, so she travels back in time to stop herself from being present at the Big Bang. As a result, she now lives a happy, ordinary life with no memory of being a Bang Baby.
* Morris Grant / Soul Power (voiced by
Brock Peters
Brock Peters (born George Fisher; July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American actor and singer, best known for playing the villainous "Crown" in the 1959 film version of ''Porgy and Bess'', and the wrongfully convicted Tom Robinson in t ...
): An elderly, retired superhero who protected Dakota in the 1960s after gaining similar powers to Static during an accident at
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on Se ...
. After his arch-nemesis, Professor Menace, resurfaces in the present, Soul Power reunites with his sidekick Sparky and joins forces with Static to defeat him.
** Phillip Rollins / Sparky (voiced by
Rodney Saulsberry
Rodney Saulsberry is an American voice-over performer, actor, vocalist, announcer and author, known for his voice work on commercials ( Twix, Zatarain's), his three books ''You Can Bank on Your Voice'', ''Step Up to the Mic'', ''Rodney Saulsberr ...
): Soul Power's sidekick who donned a suit that he invented to mimic Soul Power and joined him in fighting crime in the 1970s before becoming a meteorologist in the present. After Soul Power's arch-nemesis, Professor Menace, resurfaces, Sparky reluctantly joins forces with Soul Power and Static to defeat him.
* Dennis / Professor Menace (voiced by
Terence Stamp
Terence Henry Stamp (born 22 July 1938) is an English actor. Stamp is known for his sophisticated villain roles. He was named by ''Empire Magazine'' as one of the 100 Sexiest Film Stars of All Time in 1995. He has received various accolades inc ...
): An elderly mad scientist and enemy of Soul Power who disappeared in 1963 before resurfacing in the present to seek revenge on Soul Power, only to be defeated by him, Sparky, and Static.
*
Terry McGinnis / Batman (voiced by
Will Friedle
Will Friedle () (born August 11, 1976) is an American actor and writer. He is best known for his role as Eric Matthews on the ABC sitcom ''Boy Meets World'' (1993–2000). In animation, he voices Terry McGinnis / Batman on ''Batman Beyond'' (1 ...
): Bruce Wayne's successor from 40 years in the future who joins forces with Static and the latter's adult self to defeat Kobra.
* Kobra Leader (voiced by
Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen (born May 5, 1940) is an American actor. He is known for his works in various science fiction, action and horror films, such as that of Bishop in the ''Alien'' film franchise, and Frank Black in Fox television series ''Millennium ...
): The unnamed leader of the terrorist organization
Kobra, which has had several previous encounters with McGinnis.
* Mmoboro (voiced by
Phil LaMarr
Phillip LaMarr (born January 24, 1967) is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. LaMarr was one of the original featured cast members on the sketch comedy television series '' Mad TV''. His voice acting roles in animated series include J ...
): A giant green hornet who can turn into a swarm of smaller wasps and enemy of Anansi who takes inspiration from his mythological namesake.
* Onini (voiced by
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964) is an American actor. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he has mostly voiced villainous characters in animation and video games. In film, Richardson voiced Goro in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1995) ...
): A giant black
python
Python may refer to:
Snakes
* Pythonidae, a family of nonvenomous snakes found in Africa, Asia, and Australia
** ''Python'' (genus), a genus of Pythonidae found in Africa and Asia
* Python (mythology), a mythical serpent
Computing
* Python (pro ...
and enemy of Anansi who takes inspiration from his mythological namesake.
*
Sinestro
Thaal Sinestro () (or simply Sinestro) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, particularly those featuring Green Lantern. Sinestro is a former Green Lantern Corps member who was dishonorably discharged for abu ...
(voiced by
Ted Levine
Frank Theodore Levine (born May 29, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Buffalo Bill in the film '' The Silence of the Lambs'' (1991) and Leland Stottlemeyer in the television series ''Monk'' (2002–2009).
Le ...
): A enemy of the Green Lantern Corps who possesses his own power ring. He steals Green Lantern's Power Battery and frames him for several crimes until he is exposed and defeated by Static and Green Lantern.
* The Night-Breed: A group of yellow-eyed, photosensitive Bang Babies who are forced to live underground. Ebon recruits them to plunge Dakota into darkness, but Static and Gear convince some of the Night-Breed to help them stop him.
**Gail / Nightingale (voiced by
Colleen O'Shaughnessey
Colleen Ann O'Shaughnessey (born September 15, 1971) is an American voice actress. She is best known as the voice of Sora Takenouchi in the ''Digimon'' anime, Jazz Fenton in ''Danny Phantom'', Wasp in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' ...
): A Bang Baby who can generate and manipulate
dark matter
Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter thought to account for approximately 85% of the matter in the universe. Dark matter is called "dark" because it does not appear to interact with the electromagnetic field, which means it does not a ...
, which she uses to protect herself and her fellow Night-Breed. After reluctantly taking part in Ebon's plot, she helps Static and Gear defeat him.
** Brickhouse (voiced by
Dawnn Lewis
Dawnn Jewel Lewis (born August 13, 1961) is an American actress. Lewis is best known for her role as Jaleesa Vinson–Taylor on the NBC television sitcom ''A Different World'' from the series beginning in 1987 until the end of its fifth season in ...
): Nightingale's best friend who gained the ability to transmute her body into a living brick-like state. After Gail turns against Ebon, Brickhouse joins her in doing the same.
** Tech (voiced by
Freddy Rodriguez): A Bang Baby with superhuman intelligence. He willingly helps Ebon in his plot until Static and Gear thwart the latter, after which Tech decides to work on a cure for the Night-Breed's photosensitivity.
** Fade (voiced by Freddy Rodriguez): A Bang Baby who can turn intangible. He sides with Ebon until the latter is foiled.
* The Hoop Squad: A group of NBA players who secretly operate as superheroes via bio-enhancer super-suits created by Dr. Mason Andrews.
**
Karl Malone
Karl Anthony Malone (born July 24, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Mailman", he is considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. Malone spen ...
/ Pulverizer (voiced by himself): A member of the Hoop Squad whose suit allows him to increase the size of his hands.
**
Tracy McGrady
Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr. (born May 24, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player, best known for his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). McGrady is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, two- ...
/ Spin Drive (voiced by
Phil LaMarr
Phillip LaMarr (born January 24, 1967) is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. LaMarr was one of the original featured cast members on the sketch comedy television series '' Mad TV''. His voice acting roles in animated series include J ...
): A member of the Hoop Squad whose suit allows him to rotate his body at super-speed and create vortexes.
**
Yao Ming / Centerforce (voiced by Jen Sung Outerbridge): A member of the Hoop Squad whose suit allows him to extend his limbs.
**
Steve Nash / Point Man (voiced by
Chris Cox): A member of the Hoop Squad whose suit allows him to fire various types of projectiles from his fingertips.
* Doctor Odium (voiced by
David Ogden Stiers
David Allen Ogden Stiers ( ; October 31, 1942 – March 3, 2018) was an American actor and conductor. He appeared in numerous productions on Broadway, and originated the role of Feldman in ''The Magic Show'', in which he appeared for four ...
): A mad scientist, expert in bio-tactical artificial intelligence and robotics, and enemy of the Hoop Squad. He used to work for the NBA until he turned traitor when the government refused to let him test his nanites on humans. After perfecting his nanites, they trapped him in cryogenic stasis, formed a construct resembling him, and extort the NBA. After capturing Gear, the nanites attempt to recruit him, but are defeated by Static and the Hoop Squad.
* Eddie Felson / Speedwarp (voiced by
James Arnold Taylor
James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969), also known by his initials JAT, is an American voice actor, writer, producer and podcaster. He is known for portraying Ratchet in the ''Ratchet & Clank'' franchise, the main character Tidus in '' Final Fa ...
): A teenager who was known as "the nerd who all the other nerds would pick on" and "Weird Eddie" and had developed an obsessive crush on Daisy. After stealing a "Time Gauntlet", which allows the wearer to move at super-speed, from the laboratory he interns at, he steals gifts for and later stalks Daisy, discovers Static and Gear's secret identities, and makes a failed attempt on his boss, Dr. McDonald's, life. Gear later acquires McDonald's notes and uses them to create a one-use-only "Time Belt" for Static so he can stop Felson. In the ensuing battle, the former causes the Time Gauntlet to malfunction and leave Felson moving in slow-motion.
* Tarmack (voiced by
John DiMaggio
John William DiMaggio (; born September 4, 1968) is an American actor. His various voice roles include Bender on ''Futurama'', Jake the Dog on ''Adventure Time'', Marcus Fenix in the '' Gears of War'' series, Dr. Drakken on '' Kim Possible'', ...
): A dimwitted Bang Baby resembling anthropomorphic
tarmac Tarmac may refer to:
Engineered surfaces
* Tarmacadam, a mainly historical tar-based material for macadamising road surfaces, patented in 1902
* Asphalt concrete, a macadamising material using asphalt instead of tar which has largely superseded ta ...
who is as strong and tough as
tar
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and able to melt obstacles, though he is vulnerable to water. Specs and Trapper recruit him to steal a cold fusion engine for them, but Tarmack steals it for himself until Static, Gear, and Rubber-Band Man defeat the villains.
*Dulé Jones (voiced by
Marshall "Rock" Jones
Marshall Eugene "Rock" Jones (January 1, 1941 – May 27, 2016), professionally known as Rock Jones, was an American bass player. He is best known as a founding member and bassist of the funk, soul music and R&B band Ohio Players.
Marshall "R ...
): A former gang member and Bang Baby with retractable metallic tentacles growing from his back. Following the Big Bang, he gave up his gang lifestyle to pursue professional football. However, his brother Chainlink extorts him, threatening to reveal his secret. In their ensuing fight, Dulé goes public and receives help from Static, Gear, and several football players in defeating Chainlink.
* Troy / Chainlink (voiced by
Bumper Robinson
Larry C. "Bumper" Robinson II is an American film, television and voice actor. He is known for his roles as Bumblebee and Blitzwing on '' Transformers: Animated'', Falcon on '' Avengers Assemble'' and Cyborg in '' Justice League: Doom''.
Career
...
): A former gang member, Bang Baby, and brother of Dulé Jones who also acquired metallic tentacles growing from his back, though he is unable to retract them and gained the additional ability to absorb metal objects to strengthen himself as he was exposed to more gas than Dulé. Jealous of his brother's successful football career, Chainlink attempts to extort Dulé, only to be defeated by him, Static, Gear, and several football players and arrested by the police.
* Dr. Donald Todd (voiced by
Ed Begley Jr.) - A scientist at GenomaTech who works on a cure for Bang Babies.
* Dr. Karen Roberts / Omnara (voiced by
Wendie Malick
Wendie Malick (born December 13, 1950) is an American actress and former fashion model, known for her roles in various television comedies. She starred as Judith Tupper Stone in the HBO sitcom '' Dream On'', and as Nina Van Horn in the NBC si ...
): A scientist for Alva Industries who was in charge of a project meant to find and expose Static's secret identity before Edwin Alva Sr. cut off her funding following his son, Edwin Alva Jr.'s, revival. Angry at Alva Sr. for this, she discovers Static's identity for herself and hires Puff and Onyx to kidnap Robert Hawkins to blackmail Static into stealing components necessary for her plot to control every computer in the world. However, Gear develops an anti-virus to stop Omnara, who suffers brain damage due to being connected to her machinery at the time and is taken away by paramedics.
External links
Static Shock at The World's Finest
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Lists of DC Comics animated television characters
Lists of DC Comics supervillains
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