Static » Static #1 - Trial By Fire, Part 1: Burning Sensation released by DC Comics on June 1993.
Collectors item first issue. Nowadays Static is a very popular black hero thanks to his cartoon that used to air on the WB network but back when this came out eh was a nobody with powers similar to black lightning. Even his costume shows how far he's come since his debut. This issue is worth a check if you like static and want to see how it all began. I give this a 4/5
For summary and scans click hereThe Good Virgil and his mother get great characterization and to a minor extent his sister. Virgil comes across as the insecure friend you had in high school he feels the need to hide his inadequacy with constant jokes and one liners. There was good action and the art seemed to match the tone of the story and the overall style of the dakotaverse. Overall for a first issue the story was adequate it gave us the titular star and his powers, a love interest, a ...
The Good: The artwork is pretty solid, and definitely one of the more coherent of the Milestone series'. Of special note is the display of Static's lightning. It just looks so damn cool, and so damn unique for electricity combat. On that note, his abilities are pretty unique. He can use his electricity straightforward, but he can also channel it into electromagnetism, powering his transportation, and creating a lot more options in combat. This is what really sets Static apart from Black Lightnin...